HDB resale and BTO, private launches and developer sales, en bloc and collective sales, and the rules that move them.
Premier Cho Jung-tai attended a Chunghwa Telecom mass wedding in Taipei where 72 couples were married, urging them to help address Taiwan's demographic challenges. He highlighted government support including a planned NT$5,000 monthly child-rearing allowance and expanded childcare services.
SkyAman Development has launched SkyAman 1 Residences, a 50-storey condominium in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, with 510 units priced from RM808,000 to RM1.941 million. The 99-year leasehold project targets families with 3- and 4-bedroom layouts ranging from 1,097 sq ft to 1,548 sq ft, and is expected to co
Hong Kong is demolishing villages, wetlands and farmland across an area roughly a third of its territory to build the Northern Metropolis, a US$28.6 billion high-tech hub. The project aims to house 2.5 million residents and create 650,000 jobs, but critics warn of severe environmental and social cos
Midland Realty expects Hong Kong’s residential property prices to grow 15% this year, driven by improving market sentiment and the possibility that local banks may not fully match US interest rate increases. First-hand transactions rebounded in August, and developers are expected to accelerate new p
Why Architecture founder Kulapat Yantrasast has completed a three-storey house in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, that combines exposed concrete, polycarbonate and glass with an indoor-outdoor layout. The home, which includes guest rooms, a roof terrace and a pool, reflects the architect’s philosophy of
The Mumbai Income-tax Appellate Tribunal has deleted a Rs 18.4 crore tax addition imposed on a Cumballa Hill co-operative housing society, ruling that the society acted only as a representative for its members in a redevelopment deal. The tribunal held that reporting a transaction under the society'
Thai authorities are expected to introduce additional debt restructuring measures for mortgage holders as slower economic growth weakens their debt-servicing ability. The move aims to provide further repayment relief to borrowers.
The Ministry of Education will increase Phase 2C places to 60 per school from next year, reducing alumni priority under Phase 2A. Alumni parents express disappointment and worry, while experts say the changes signal a decisive narrowing of legacy advantages for greater social mixing.
Malaysia's National House Buyers Association (HBA) has questioned the government's proposed Building Managers Act, warning it could duplicate existing regulation under the Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Act 1981 (Act 242) and the Strata Management Act 2013. HBA argues the g
The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at 12 locations across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune on Thursday, registering five new fraud cases against real estate developers. The action follows Supreme Court directives on homebuyer pleas and brings the total cases against builders to 55.
The Light Rail Transit Authority has signed an agreement covering seven Villar Group properties needed for the Las Piñas Station of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension. Six lots are being donated to the government, while the seventh is covered by a right-of-way usage agreement. Access to the properties is ex
Perennial Living has opened a S$265 million assisted-living development at Parry Avenue, offering 200 private apartments alongside medical care, rehabilitation and social activities. The 195,000 sq ft centre targets Singapore's rapidly ageing population with monthly rents ranging from S$8,000 to S$1
Hong Kong's Buildings Department has filed 259 charges against two companies and four individuals over defective repair works at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, where a fire killed 168 people in November 2025. The charges include permitting the use of non-fire-retardant materials and failing to properly s
The review of Malaysia's Strata Management Act 2013 is considering replacing the share-unit system used to calculate maintenance charges and voting rights with a new system based on strata area. The proposal is not yet confirmed and is still being refined, according to a senior housing department of
The Supreme Court has allowed One City Infrastructure to proceed with the Sushant Aquapolis resolution plan without claiming land title. The Ghaziabad Development Authority has now approved the revised building plan, offering relief to 1,600 homebuyers.
The Insolvency Practitioners Association of Malaysia urges all stakeholders to contribute financially to revive abandoned projects. Speaking at a Rehda Institute conference, iPAM president Victor Saw Seng Kee stressed the need for cooperation among developers, banks and regulators.
Battersea Power Station Development Co and contractor Sisk have started construction on Prospect Place South, a phase delivering about 300 homes within the London regeneration project. Completion is expected in 2030. The Malaysian consortium that acquired the site in 2012 attended the groundbreaking
Thailand's residential property market has yet to recover, with developers warning the downturn will extend into next year. Weak consumer confidence, rising costs and mounting unsold inventory are driving the prolonged slump.
JKG Land Bhd has launched AOSIS Mont Kiara, a freehold residential development along Jalan Kiara 5, scheduled for completion by 31 Jul 2030. The single 40-storey tower offers 236 residences and eight penthouses, with unit sizes from 1,648 to 2,279 sq ft. Prices start at RM1,707,200.
SevenCo Sdn Bhd has launched Sevora Residence, a freehold condominium in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. Prices range from RM430,000 to RM489,200 for units of 950 to 1,374 sq ft, with 420 units in a single 33-storey block on a 3.45-acre site.
A double-storey terrace house at Taman Gasing Indah, Petaling Jaya, has been sold for RM850,000 after just two days on the market. The freehold unit was priced about RM200,000 below market, and the buyers were attracted by its fully refurbished condition and prime location.
The Philippine Department of Transportation expects a three-year construction timeline for the Las Piñas station of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension. The timeline includes demolition, acquisition, design and construction, with the property donation from the Villar group expected to be finalised this month
The government has no current plans to designate Tagore forest as a nature reserve, said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat. The site, zoned for residential use, was proposed for protection by scientists in 2024.
Pag-IBIG Fund and SM Development Corp. signed an MoU on 8 Sept to expand the range of SMDC homes available through Pag-IBIG Housing Loans. The partnership, under President Marcos' Expanded 4PH programme, includes preferential pricing on selected units and buyer education programmes.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission says no Johor state executive councillor, officer or agency is linked to its probe into alleged corruption involving housing lot applications at Felda Tenggaroh 2. The chairman of the 2nd Generation Housing Site Action Committee was detained on Sept 7 over al
The Mumbai Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that two flats on different floors of the same building can be treated as a single residential house for deduction under Section 54F. The ruling, in favour of a taxpayer who bought both units for family accommodation, overturns a disallowance of near
M3M Group has emerged as the highest bidder for a 12.5-acre mixed-use land parcel in Noida's Sector 108, quoting approximately ₹1,850 crore. The bid more than doubles the reserve price of ₹835 crore and drew interest from DLF Ltd, though only two groups participated in the final round.
SET-listed Minor International plans to grow branded residences to 30-40% of total revenue over the next few years, more than doubling the current share. The move is part of the company's pivot to an asset-light business model.
The Supreme Court dismissed Parsvnath Developers' proposal for handing over flats or repaying homebuyers, calling it a delay tactic. The bench warned it may appoint a High-Powered Committee if no acceptable proposal is filed, and denied the insolvency professional's request to operate a frozen bank
Parneet S. Sachdev, chairman of Haryana RERA-Panchkula, said real estate regulation must shift from post-facto complaint resolution to technology-led predictive monitoring. Speaking at an ASSOCHAM conference in New Delhi, he outlined plans to use AI, real-time data and drones to identify project str
Twelve countries, including Britain, Canada and France, announced Tuesday they would impose trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing rising settler violence against Palestinians. The move includes import bans and restrictions on companies providing services for settlement expa
Cebu Landmasters is expanding its Bohol residential footprint with a 5.6-hectare mixed-use project in Tagbilaran City. The development will feature mid-market Velmiro housing and the company’s first Mirani condominium in the province, with commercial spaces.
Singapore's parliament passed the Land Titles (Strata) (Amendment) Bill on Sep 8, lowering collective sale consent thresholds to 70% for developments aged 40-59 years and 65% for those aged 60 years and above. The law also tightens rules, including halving the signature collection timeline to six mo
CapitaLand Development (CLD) has begun handing over 2,375 units at Lumi Hanoi, a 5.6-hectare residential complex in the Vietnamese capital. The handover is part of CLD's plan to deliver nearly 3,000 homes across Vietnam in 2026.
Paramount Corp Bhd has signed six land sale and purchase agreements with a combined potential gross development value of RM4 billion. Two acquisitions covering 387 acres have been completed, while four others are pending completion.
YNH Property Berhad is launching Residensi Bangsar South, a freehold condominium with 374 units in Kuala Lumpur's Bangsar South precinct. The low-density project offers layouts exceeding 1,800 sq ft and is positioned as a family-oriented alternative to larger high-rises in the area.
Magma Kiara Sdn Bhd has launched WOLO Mont Kiara, a 60-storey hospitality-led mixed-use tower along Persiaran Dutamas. The project comprises 378 branded private residences, 98 serviced suites, a 63-room boutique hotel affiliated with Design Hotels under Marriott Bonvoy, and five retail lots.
Government housing agencies in the Philippines have urged lawmakers to impose a fixed or reviewable period on beneficiaries of a proposed free housing bill, warning that indefinite occupancy could conflict with existing housing law. The Department of Settlements and Urban Development and the Nationa
Tokyo's Shinjuku ward will ban more than 50% of holiday rentals, including Airbnb listings, after a surge in complaints. The new rules target properties in residential zones and areas near schools, with the official announcement expected on Tuesday.
Regalton KLCC is a new 65-storey serviced residence development along Persiaran KLCC, featuring two towers with 850 units from 698 sq ft to 4,235 sq ft. Indicative prices start at RM977,200 and reach up to RM9.467 million for larger units.
Haryana RERA has directed Ocus Skyscrapers Realty to pay 10.8% interest to homebuyer Archana Dubey for delaying possession of a commercial unit in its Gurugram project Ocus 24K. The possession was due by 16 Dec 2018 but was offered on 18 Jul 2019. The developer must clear the arrears within 90 days
Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Ministry has urged prospective homebuyers to verify developers and housing projects via the TEDUH portal before committing to a purchase. The portal, which has recorded over 45 million visits since 2017, provides licence status, sales permits and project progr
Mah Sing Group Bhd has been recognised as one of Malaysia’s Top 10 Developers at the Hubexo Asia Awards 2026 for the 15th consecutive year. The award, formerly known as the BCI Asia Awards, evaluates the value of construction projects and incorporates green building ratings.
Phu My Hung has unveiled Casa Luna, a 49-unit ultra-luxury condominium in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu My Hung urban area, with apartments priced from VND100 billion (US$3.84 million). The two-tower project, part of the developer’s “2.0” phase, targets senior executives and offers units spanning more than
Richard Eu Yee Ming and his three siblings have sold a freehold Good Class Bungalow at Bishopsgate for S$40 million, or S$2,480.72 psf. The buyer is a family member of Nippon Paint Holdings co-president Wee Siew Kim.
Asia Green Group CEO Mei Tan has outlined the developer's new '3+X' framework integrating ecology, technology and arts and culture, calling for a shift from conventional property development to creating living ecosystems. The philosophy is taking shape at The Pier, a 934-unit freehold seafront servi
Ministry of the Interior data shows single-person households reached about 3.99 million last year, accounting for 40.5 per cent of all registered households and surpassing the combined share of two-person and three-person households for the first time. A real estate analyst attributes the trend to f
The Department of Agriculture said a national land use law is needed to identify and protect prime agricultural lands, guiding investment toward areas that can sustain long-term food production. Colliers Research noted the measure could reshape the property sector by imposing stricter land-use stand
Kyliez Suites @ KL City Centre, a 37-storey freehold mixed development by EXSIM Avenue Sdn Bhd, has launched on Jalan Ampang. The project comprises 126 serviced residences and 220 office suites, with units from 323 sq ft studios to 657 sq ft dual-key layouts, priced from RM1,272,705 to RM1,676,470 f
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has imposed tough penalties on construction sites that fail to follow air pollution mitigation measures. Architects and developers face licence suspension, revocation of development permission, and a 100 per cent penalty on unauthorised work done after a stop-w
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