HDB resale and BTO, private launches and developer sales, en bloc and collective sales, and the rules that move them.
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
KNK Land Development Sdn Bhd has launched Taman Kristal, a 29-unit freehold terrace housing project in Banting, Selangor. Priced from RM699,990 to RM869,990, the low-density development comprises two-storey homes on 22 ft × 77 ft and 20 ft × 77 ft lots and is slated for completion in August 2027.
Mercury Industries Bhd has completed the RM11.5 million acquisition of 22 freehold land parcels in Bandar Pekan Tanjong Kling, Melaka Tengah. The parcels, adjacent to the company's Klebang Cove Residensi Phase 1, are earmarked for a mixed residential development with an estimated gross development v
BCM Holdings Sdn Bhd, part of EcoFirst Consolidated Berhad, has launched KL48, a freehold serviced apartment development along Jalan Sungai Besi in Kuala Lumpur's Chan Sow Lin area. The project comprises two residential towers with 1,700 units, featuring compact 650 sq ft and 850 sq ft layouts, and
Property developers in Bangkok are more worried about high household debt and rising mortgage rejection rates than flooding, as the fragile residential market continues to limit purchasing power despite stronger condo sales in the first half of 2026.
Japan-based V3D Asia has established Nuvah Sdn Bhd in Petaling Jaya to apply its 3D construction printing technology in Malaysia. The group plans to work with local developers on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, and has signed a training MoU with Sunway University and a collabora
A 1,981 sq ft unit at La Grande Kiara in Kuala Lumpur changed hands for RM1,025,000, or RM517.30 psf. The buyer, a participant in the Malaysia My Second Home programme, secured the high-floor unit through an established relationship with the motivated sellers.
Majestic Flora, a freehold landed residential development in Semenyih, Selangor, has launched 140 double-storey terrace homes. Developed by Kontan Emas Sdn. Bhd., the guarded community offers two lot sizes, with prices starting from RM738,000 for Type A homes.
Parliament on 6 Oct 2026 approved salary adjustments for the president, speaker and deputy speaker, raising the privy purse to S$2,568,200. The House also passed tax and financial services bills, debated data centre regulation and heard a motion on easing constraints for food and beverage businesses
Property developers in the Philippines are pivoting toward affordable residential projects outside Metro Manila, where supply-demand conditions are more balanced, according to S&P Global Ratings. The ratings firm noted residential oversupply eased in 2025 but ready-for-occupancy inventory remained h
Megawide Construction Corp. has secured P12.8 billion in contracts for two housing projects under the Philippines' 4PH program: Nocal Residences in North Caloocan and Sumi Residences in Imus, Cavite. The projects will deliver a combined 8,300 units, with construction starting before year-end and com
Singapore's Public Service Division has referred eight officers to the police after reviewing 191 property transactions near sites that later became MRT stations. The review covered purchases between 2007 and 2014, and further checks are ongoing.
Scientex Bhd has proposed acquiring 502.59 acres of freehold land in Pulai, Johor, for RM580.16 million to expand its development footprint beside four existing projects. The 14 parcels are priced at RM26.50 psf and are proposed for a mixed-property development.
A special MPID court in Mumbai has framed charges against developer Vijay Machhindar, his wife, and their firm Ornate Spaces Pvt Ltd for allegedly defrauding homebuyers of Rs 28 crore. The accused failed to deliver flats in the Oshiwara project 'Grove Tower' or return funds, and face trial under the
Premierex Sdn Bhd has launched Kimori Residences, a 418-unit freehold condominium in Bukit Serdang, Selangor, with 73 per cent of Phase 1 units already booked. Prices start from RM481,600 and the project is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2029.
US economic growth hit nearly 4 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, yet Donald Trump's approval rating is falling and his Republican party risks losing both houses of Congress. Voters cite soaring housing and energy costs, mortgage rates above 7 per cent, and widespread fear of AI-driven job loss
SevenCo Sdn Bhd held the groundbreaking of Maison Sungai Besi, a 48-storey high-rise residential tower in Taman Castlefield, Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur. The project offers 537 units sized 721 to 1,206 sq ft and is the developer's first residential venture in the Klang Valley.
Listed property developer Haus Talk, Inc. reported third-quarter attributable net income of P313.44 million, more than double the P138.32 million a year earlier, driven by a 96.3% surge in real estate sales to P1.18 billion. The company attributed the jump mainly to a newly launched project in Antip
Singapore placed sixth in Savills' Next Generation Wealth Hubs Index, ahead of Hong Kong, which ranked seventh. The index assesses over 100 destinations on business environment, wealth clusters, taxation and lifestyle for individuals under 40 with a net worth of US$5 million or more.
Singapore's parliament on 6 Oct will hear questions on a working paper that found civil servants involved in rail planning bought property near planned MRT stations before locations were public. MPs have filed 11 questions on the study, as well as queries on rising retrenchments, the North-South Cor
City Developments Ltd sold 350 of 570 units at its Lucerne Grand condo in Lakeside over the launch weekend, achieving an average price of S$2,480 psf. Singaporeans made up 93 per cent of buyers, with two-bedroom and four-bedroom units the top sellers.
Three recent graduates participating in the Rehda Institute Youth Initiative (RIYI) 2026 took different paths on housing: one rents near work in Kuala Lumpur, one bought a RM350,000 condo in Ipoh after saving, and one used an affordable-housing scheme in Kulim. Their choices illustrate that the buy-
OCBC's latest Malaysia report highlights housing, transport, and data centre efficiency as priority areas in the government's pre-Budget statement for Budget 2027. The report, released on Sept 25, does not specify allocations or details for these measures.
S P Setia Bhd and clean energy firm Gentari, through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on clean energy and green mobility solutions. The partnership will explore deploying electric vehicle charging facilities at selected Setia dev
Myra Land has launched Phase 2 of Myra Cove, a freehold lakeside condominium in Cyberjaya, offering 421 units priced from RM740,400. The development features three collections—Express, Embrace and Eden—with a four-acre private park and expected completion in October 2028.
Rimbun Saujana Residency, a 336-unit freehold condominium by Saujana Development Sdn. Bhd., is launching in the Saujana Resort enclave in Shah Alam, Selangor. Prices range from approximately RM1,055,800 to RM1,459,800, with completion expected in April 2027.
Soaring land costs in Bangkok's Thong Lor neighbourhood are pushing developers toward leasehold residential projects. A new mixed-use development worth more than 12 billion baht marks the first major leasehold project in the area.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority to process 1,373 pending property conversion applications within two months, for which Rs 155.06 crore has already been collected from residents. The court also instructed the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to formulate a futur
Unwed parents in Singapore are adopting their own biological children to formalise their legal status and access benefits such as HDB flats, tax reliefs and inheritance rights. Mothers describe a lengthy, costly process costing up to S$7,000 and lasting 18 months, with many questioning why they must
Inta Bina Group Bhd is undertaking its second property development, Senja Residensi @ Bukit Jelutong in Shah Alam, Selangor, with a gross development value of RM290.96 million. The project comprises 499 serviced apartments across two blocks and 16 ground-floor shop units.
Bangkok's luxury residential prices have climbed 75% over the past 10 years, surpassing growth in Singapore, Hong Kong and other global hubs, according to Savills. However, prices and rents in the high-end segment fell more than 5% in the first half of 2026 amid weaker demand and price adjustments.
The Johor government plans to send early flood warnings directly to residents' mobile phones after some did not hear sirens during flash floods in Johor Bahru on 30 Sept. The state will gather more phone numbers to broaden the reach of alerts, which may also advise avoiding high-risk areas.
General Motors remained the top US auto seller in Q3 2026 despite a 5.5 per cent sales dip, but Toyota Motor narrowed the gap as soaring gasoline prices pushed buyers toward hybrids. Cox Automotive expects Asian brands including Toyota and Honda to account for over half of new vehicle sales in the p
Landco Lifestyle Ventures has launched the Philippine Lifestyle Visa, a programme that combines a pathway to permanent residency through the Philippine Retirement Authority with exclusive access to its beachfront resort communities. The launch follows the Philippines being named the world's No. 1 re
The first executive condominium tender under tightened rules has drawn a record S$825 psf ppr bid for a Canberra Drive site, beating the previous high of S$794 psf ppr. The 13-bid tender closed on 1 Oct 2026, with a joint bid from SNC3 Realty, HS Invesco and Kay Lim Realty topping the field at S$163
Megawide Construction Corp., through its subsidiary Megawide Dreamrise Residences, Inc., has topped off two towers at Jab Residences in Dasmariñas, Cavite, under the government’s Expanded 4PH Program. The developer pledged monthly amortisations starting at ₱2,500 and free shuttle services for two ye
Selangor Dredging Bhd is planning a 122-villa residential development with a clubhouse near Bukit Mertajam, Penang. The developer also reported RM155.78 million in unbilled sales from its ongoing projects DaMai in Selangor and Elina Resort Homes in Puchong.
A new digital portal for refund requests under Singapore's beverage container return scheme (BCRS) goes live from 1 Oct, cutting refund processing time from 30 to 10 working days. The portal starts with SG Recycle machines in the north and west before expanding islandwide, as the scheme enters full
Maharashtra has revised its redevelopment framework, requiring cooperative housing societies to obtain a project management consultant report within two months and evaluate at least three developer bids. Developers must sign agreements within three months, with projects completed in two years. Regis
Flash estimates from HDB show resale prices fell 0.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2026, the third consecutive decline. Transaction volumes rose 5.2 per cent year-on-year to 7,528 deals, and HDB said it has not seen a spike in buying by former private property owners since the removal of the 15-
Beaks Development's Residensi Kirana in Taman Salak Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, will offer 849 Residensi Wilayah units priced from RM299,990. The 852 sq ft three-bedroom homes are part of a 1,295-unit project on 5.18 acres of leasehold land, with completion slated for 31 March 2031.
AFZ Realty held its annual dinner on Sept 26 at Hemisfera Luxury Sky Hall in Menara Kuala Lumpur, celebrating excellence and teamwork among its real estate negotiators. A total of 49 award categories were presented, with Norul Ain Yusoff winning the Most Valuable Negotiator Award, which included a R
A semi-detached house at Taman Equine in Selangor has been sold for RM1.25 million. The buyer, who viewed the property three times, was drawn to its location, price and condition. The seller moved back to his hometown.
Hong Kong-based Weave Living has purchased three Tokyo apartment properties totalling 108 units through an off-market deal backed by a consortium of Japanese investors. The acquisition brings the firm's Japan assets under management to JPY 120 billion across nearly 50 properties.
Singapore's government has released a 99-year leasehold private housing site on East Coast Road in Siglap, the first such tender in the area in a decade. Analysts forecast bids of S$1,450 to S$1,650 per square foot, potentially topping the suburban land price record set in September.
Senators reprimanded Budget and Housing officials over administrative bottlenecks between fund allotments and cash releases that have stalled vital municipal resettlement projects and emergency housing assistance. The Senate Finance Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Human Settlements and Urb
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said price controls may benefit consumers initially but can lead to supply shortages and reduced investment over time. He cited rent controls that discourage rental supply and food price caps that cause shortages, urging policymakers to consider second- and third-order c
Chinese social media users are complaining about 'tiaoxiu' (adjusted rest) workdays around the Golden Week holiday, arguing the system leaves them exhausted rather than rested. The debate has reignited over whether the policy is designed for worker welfare or to boost holiday spending.
Macau casino billionaire Lo Yuk Sui has sold a house at Royal Castle on Pik Sha Road in Hong Kong's Sai Kung area for HK$69.2 million (S$12.3 million). The 210 sq m property, purchased in 2012 for HK$68.8 million, yielded a profit of HK$1.2 million after 14 years.
More than 1 million Singaporean HDB households will receive Service & Conservancy Charges rebates and double U-Save rebates in October 2026, worth up to S$190 and one month of S&CC respectively. The rebates are part of the permanent GST Voucher scheme and the second support package for the Middle Ea
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