HDB resale and BTO, private launches and developer sales, en bloc and collective sales, and the rules that move them.
The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has provided over P14 million worth of fisheries livelihood projects to fisherfolk and seaweed farmers in Sorsogon. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the distribution on 2 Oct 2026, which included marine fish ca
S P Setia Bhd has welcomed Budget 2027's homeownership support, including the stamp duty exemption extension to homes priced up to RM750,000, and its continued emphasis on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. The developer also backed the Green Investment Tax Allowance and the reintroduced var
The Draft Putrajaya Structure Plan 2050, considered at the 51st National Physical Planning Council meeting, sets targets of 83,438 homes and a population of 305,000 by 2050. The council also approved the Fifth National Physical Plan and Third National Urbanisation Policy, and agreed to the Perlis St
PR1MA Corporation Malaysia has opened online registration for Phase 1 of Bandar MADANI Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur, following the Budget 2027 announcement. The mixed-use development will include a vertical school, health clinic, parks and recreational facilities.
Sime Darby Property Bhd has sold all 52 freehold single-storey semidee homes in Phase 1 of Seroja Gardens at Nilai Impian, Negeri Sembilan, within three hours of launch in September. The phase has a gross development value of RM48.3 million, with prices starting from RM905,888.
DMCI Homes has topped off five buildings at its Solmera Beach Park Resort in San Juan, Batangas, ahead of a February 2027 opening. The resort will offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units priced from P6.75 million to P20.41 million, alongside MICE facilities and a rental programme managed by
Singapore's National Environment Agency will launch a two-year pilot from the second half of 2027 allowing families to scatter cremated remains at sea, with a fee of S$50 per application. The service, which responds to growing demand for ash scattering, will operate weekly from Pasir Panjang Ferry T
Pag-IBIG Fund and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have signed a memorandum of agreement to develop affordable housing on government land, initially targeting about 14 hectares at New Clark City in Tarlac. The partnership aims to bring homes closer to workplaces under President
Malaysia's Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has been allocated RM6.355 billion under Budget 2027, up 4.38% from 2026. The funds will support housing programmes, local government upgrades, community facilities and fire services, including RM1 billion for affordable housing and stamp du
A four-room flat at Pinnacle @ Duxton sold for S$1.24 million, setting a new resale record and surpassing the previous high by 2.5 per cent. The sale is one of five four-room flats to cross S$1.5 million this year, with four at the development.
Chin Hin Group Property Bhd has previewed Ophira Resort Residences, a serviced apartment development along Jalan Segambut in Kuala Lumpur with an estimated GDV of RM814 million. The two-block freehold project offers units from RM438,000 and features resort-inspired facilities, with completion target
Rustomjee Group is exploring a move into the senior living segment and estimates the Mumbai Metropolitan Region can support more than 5,000 senior living homes. Chairman Boman Irani said the developer is open to building independently or with a partner, though investment and project structures are n
Kepong Metropolitan Park, centred on a 140-acre lake park, has become a focus for mid-market high-rise buyers in Kuala Lumpur. EdgeProp EPIQ data shows 61% of transactions from 2020 to mid-2026 were in the RM400,000–RM599,999 bracket, while median prices around the park have held near RM500,000 for
More than 26,000 cases of domestic violence against elderly people were reported in Taiwan last year, up from 20,182 in 2022. Psychological abuse accounted for 44.1 per cent of cases in the first half of this year, with nearly 58 per cent involving the elderly person's descendants.
Former Japan Ground Self-Defense Force chief Kiyofumi Iwata urged Tokyo to include Taiwan among destinations eligible for arms sales, citing shared strategic interests. He also highlighted potential defence industry cooperation, particularly in drones, to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains.
Megawide Construction Corp. is betting on affordable and socialized housing under the Philippine government's Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) to drive its next growth phase. Chairman Edgar B. Saavedra said the company targets delivering 5,000 to 7,000 units in the coming year, scal
PCF Sparkletots will double its spending on staff development to S$20 million over the next three years. The preschool operator also announced initiatives to reduce teachers' administrative workload and introduce a checklist for supporting children with diverse learning needs.
S P Setia Bhd has launched Aurora II, a collection of 69 double-storey terrace houses within the 545-acre Setia Bayuemas township in Klang, Selangor. The freehold homes, with prices starting from RM840,000, feature smart-home technology and eco-conscious designs, and are expected to be ready for mov
UEM Sunrise Bhd has launched MAIA Mont’Kiara, a 495-unit freehold condominium on a 5.016-acre hilltop site at the edge of Bukit Kiara. Prices start from RM1.535 million, with completion expected in the first half of 2031.
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare spent NT$97.2 million on gold charms for 6,489 centenarians this Double Ninth Festival, up from 5,749 last year. The cost rose despite a dip in gold prices from a high of NT$5,066 per gram.
Narrow parking lots and tight ramps at older Singapore developments such as Shaw House, Beauty World Centre and Pandan Valley are causing difficulties for drivers of larger modern cars. The minimum lot width of 2.4m, which applies only to new developments since Jan 2024, is increasingly inadequate f
The People's Association (PA) will roll out bite-sized, beginner-friendly AI courses at community clubs from November 2026, priced at S$10 per session. Aimed at residents unfamiliar with technology, including seniors and homemakers, the AI @ Your Neighbourhood programme targets 10,000 participants a
The Noida Authority has approved a revised master layout plan for the Sports City project in Sector 150, allocating 70% of the area to sports and recreation. Four projects have received conditional occupancy certificates after clearing all outstanding dues, as the Supreme Court continues to monitor
Malaysia will reintroduce the variation of price (VOP) clause to cover rising diesel and bitumen costs for public-interest projects, among other contractor support measures in Budget 2027. The budget also raises Bumiputera procurement to RM7.5 billion and boosts home repair aid for disaster victims.
Knight Frank Malaysia said Budget 2027 provides a constructive platform for the property sector, with measures on connectivity, homeownership and affordable housing. The consultancy highlighted the need for timely implementation to attract private investment and deliver lasting benefits.
Siva Shanker of Rahim & Co Chestertons welcomed Budget 2027's stamp duty relief and government land for affordable housing, but stressed the need for safeguards to ensure subsidised homes go to genuine owner-occupiers, not investors. He called for screening, occupancy requirements, and anti-flipping
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has directed a Supreme Court committee to provide individual completion timelines for each of 16 stalled Supertech housing projects. The committee must submit a report with tentative dates by the next hearing on 6 November 2026, as the current proposal of
The Malaysian government has increased the allocation for rural road projects to RM2.3 billion in Budget 2027, up from RM1.3 billion in 2022. A total of RM3.3 billion is set aside for rural basic infrastructure, with Tenaga Nasional Bhd installing solar-powered streetlights in villages and rooftop s
The government will develop nearly 11 acres of government land in Belfield, Kuala Lumpur, for at least 2,500 Rumah MADANI affordable homes, with 70 per cent reserved for Bumiputera buyers. The Budget 2027 also allocates RM1.26 billion for FELDA and introduces measures to support construction contrac
Malaysia's Budget 2027, tabled by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, allocates nearly RM1 billion for housing, expands first-home buyer stamp duty exemptions, and introduces new projects including Bandar MADANI Bukit Jalil. The budget also includes RM20 billion in financing guarantees for self-employed b
Haily Group Bhd's subsidiary, Haily Capital Sdn Bhd, has acquired a 176,690 sq ft freehold agricultural plot in Pulai, Johor Bahru, for RM6.45 million. The price reflects a 5.15% discount to an independent valuation of RM6.8 million. Completion is expected in Q4 2026.
Former Petaling Jaya city councillor Derek John Fernandez identifies three key urban planning challenges: development intensities exceeding the city's carrying capacity, ageing infrastructure, and a need to reassess market-driven development strategies. He calls for greater public participation, bet
S&P Global Ratings expects a meaningful recovery in the Philippine residential property market only from late 2027, with elevated condominium inventories of about 80,000 units, high inflation and borrowing costs weighing on demand. Pre-sales among four major developers fell 7% year on year in the fi
A proposed merger of COE Categories A and B with a fee-and-rebate system based on open market value could widen the price gap between luxury and mass-market cars, but transport experts say it may not lower overall premiums. The Land Transport Authority launched a public consultation on the proposal
A full-time national serviceman died on Oct 8 after being found unconscious at the foot of a building on Pulau Tekong. He was not involved in training at the time, and investigations are ongoing.
Haryana RERA has dismissed a compensation claim against Tata Housing over its Tata Primanti project in Gurugram’s Sector 72, ruling that the buyers’ execution of the conveyance deed without protest or reservation barred their subsequent claims. The authority also noted the occupation certificate had
CPI Land Sdn Bhd has launched Selayang Mulia, a 50.73-acre landed township in established Selayang offering 828 terrace homes. The guarded precinct features 2-storey and 3-storey houses with built-ups from 1,618 to 2,192 sq ft, along with green spaces and community facilities.
Ong Yet Swee, 68, has won a RM10,000 cash prize under S P Setia Bhd’s Generasi Baru campaign after purchasing a property in Setia Bayuemas, Klang. The prize was awarded at a session held in partnership with EdgeProp, part of a three-part initiative to help new homebuyers make informed decisions.
OSK Property is offering homebuyers at eight developments across Malaysia a chance to win a Peugeot motorcycle in a campaign running from Oct 1 to Nov 30. The developer has partnered with Aveta Malaysia and Peugeot Motorcycles for the promotion, which includes joint events and test rides at four sal
Plenitude Bhd plans to launch a transit-oriented development in Kajang, Selangor, in the second quarter of 2027, comprising 992 serviced apartments and 28 retail units. The group reported property sales of RM438.9 million for FY2026, up 18% from a year earlier.
A KaMi Mont Kiara condominium unit in Kuala Lumpur has been leased for RM7,400 a month, according to PropNex Realty. The 980 sq ft unit was rented after two months on the market, with the owners saying they aim to help genuine tenants find pleasant homes.
Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed 26 people, including five children, on 8 Oct 2026. The deadliest attack hit a five-storey building in Pryluky, Chernigiv region, killing 19. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the strikes as "one of the most vile" in the conflict.
Cebu Landmasters Inc. enters its 23rd year under new president Jose Franco B. Soberano, with a diversified portfolio spanning townships, hotels, malls and offices across Visayas and Mindanao. The developer is now preparing to enter Luzon through projects in Pasig City and a 70-hectare township in Da
Kerry Properties has won a HK$4.31 billion government residential site in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, with plans for two 25-storey luxury towers. The bid, at HK$20,738 per square foot, marks Kowloon's highest residential land rate in nearly five years.
A coroner's court found that a seven-year-old girl who died after being struck by a school bus at The Topiary in Sengkang might not have been visible to oncoming traffic due to a 1.8m-tall wall and a 1.4m-high bush. The driver said it was dark and he was looking at the maid crossing the road. The fa
The High Court has asked Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to reconsider its application to stay payment of about RM1.3 million awarded to a retired couple for damage to their Cheras home caused by neighbouring construction. The judge questioned DBKL's grounds for the stay, noting the council's revenue
A five-room flat at Natura Loft in Bishan has set a new resale record for the development, selling for S$1.34 million. The 15-year-old unit, located near the top of Block 273A, surpassed the previous high by 4.8 per cent and reinforces Natura Loft's position as Bishan's price leader for five-room re
Education Minister Desmond Lee has confirmed that changes to the Primary 1 registration framework will take effect in 2027 without a transition period, despite calls from several MPs for a delay. The changes include increasing Phase 2C places from 40 to 60 per cent and a two-track distance scheme fo
Malaysia has climbed to fourth place among destinations for Chinese overseas homebuyer enquiries in the first half of 2026, up from seventh in 2024, according to Juwai IQI. Industry executives cite freehold property, English and Chinese use, and prices closer to Thailand's than Singapore's as key dr
IJM Land's 'Shock and Shiok' campaign at the 3,800-acre freehold Seremban 2 township offers eligible homebuyers a chance to win one of three Proton e.MAS 5 Premium electric vehicles, collectively valued at RM209,400. Select purchasers also receive complimentary solar photovoltaic panels. The promoti
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