HDB resale and BTO, private launches and developer sales, en bloc and collective sales, and the rules that move them.
Hong Kong's super-prime residential market saw 93 transactions worth US$1.67 billion in Q2 2026, narrowing Dubai's lead by more than half. Knight Frank data shows Dubai recorded 131 sales totalling US$2.17 billion, while global super-prime transactions fell 6% year-on-year.
A 77-year-old woman died after a fire broke out at a sixth-floor HDB flat at Block 126 Pending Road, Bukit Panjang, on 28 Sep 2026. The Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the fire and evacuated about 70 people; a 62-year-old man was taken conscious to hospital.
Taiwan-based Sinyi Group is building an RM1 billion InterContinental resort in Papar, Sabah, with the main hotel set to open in December 2027. Separately, the group is pursuing a longer-term low-density resort on Mengalum Island, where conservation work is a key component of its development plans.
A newly renovated terrace house at Jalan Terasek in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, has been sold for RM2,465,000 after nine months on the market. The buyer was attracted by the unit's professional renovation and immediate move-in readiness. The deal was handled by Charles Phua of Zeon Properties Internation
China's central bank on Tuesday cut its pledged supplementary lending rate and broadened the facility to support investment in key infrastructure, while announcing the country's first nationwide interest subsidy for first-time homebuyers. The measures aim to shore up slowing economic growth, with th
Filinvest Land and Pag-IBIG Fund have signed a memorandum of understanding to make homeownership more accessible, offering qualified buyers preferential financing rates, discounts, and other incentives on select developments. The partnership supports the government's Expanded 4PH Program.
India's Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a fresh chargesheet against five former promoters and directors of Acme Realties and its holding firm in connection with an alleged homebuyer fraud at the Acme Boulevard project in Mumbai's Jogeshwari (East). The chargesheet, the 21st in a broader pr
A 22-year-old worker died on 28 Sep 2026 after falling from the 12th storey of the Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II BTO worksite. He was carrying out concrete casting works when he fell, and all works on site have been suspended pending investigations.
Marstek Infinity solar panels, featuring N-Type bifacial double-glass technology with up to 720W output and 23.2% efficiency, are being installed across thousands of homes in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The panels carry a 30-year linear power warranty and a 15-year product warranty, backed by Fortu
PropNex Malaysia aims to grow its professional network to 5,000 under its PXM5000 initiative, with about 800 negotiators already achieving six-figure sales. The expansion follows the joining of nearly 200 professionals from DreamVest Realty, bringing the nationwide network to over 2,200.
Indonesian authorities are investigating allegations that inmates at Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java, were given access to luxury accommodation and facilities, including apartment-style rooms, a gym and a golf simulator. The findings were made during a surprise inspection by the Indonesian Ombud
Phu My Hung held the opening event for Triton Crown, its luxury apartment project in the Crescent Lake area of Ho Chi Minh City, attracting around 600 guests. The 297-unit development is part of the developer's Phase 2.0 strategy focusing on luxury and ultra-luxury residential projects on remaining
NTUC Health has launched a digital platform to livestream active ageing programmes such as cooking, exercise and sewing classes, reaching seniors who cannot attend in person. The web-based initiative, accessible at getsetup.sg, aims to serve 10,000 seniors over two years and will be supported by fou
Residents of Braddell View, Singapore's largest former HUDC estate, have voted to form a collective sale committee, the first step in a new en bloc attempt. The 99-year leasehold development had two failed attempts in 2019 and one halted attempt in 2021.
Century Properties Group (CPG) has opened the show village for Cerulean Residences, a 25-hectare house-and-lot development in General Trias, Cavite. The project marks CPG's shift from high-rise condominiums to a master-planned suburban community, featuring water-themed amenities and model homes desi
Eskala Residence, a freehold high-rise development in Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur, offers 166 units with built-ups from 1,376 sq ft. Indicative prices range from RM1.11 million to RM1.58 million, with expected completion in December 2029.
Asiabina said 30% of the 383 units at One Seputeh Residences in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur, have been taken up since its grand launch on Sept 20. The freehold, 50-storey tower is the developer's first project in the Klang Valley, and its penthouse collection is fully sold.
NBCC plans to restart construction on 16 stalled Supertech projects across NCR and beyond on Jan 16, 2027, bringing hope to nearly 14,000 homebuyers. Tenders will be issued in phases from Oct 1 to 15, with one already floated for River Crest in Rudrapur. Funding remains a key challenge, with unsold
Godrej Properties has signed a development agreement for a 2.5-acre luxury residential project in Marine Lines, Mumbai, with an estimated revenue potential of ₹6,000 crore. Man Infraconstruction (MICL) will recoup more than ₹300 crore of its investment while retaining a revenue-sharing interest unde
Kerjaya Prospek Property Bhd has launched AndaBreeze, a freehold residential development of 1,406 units across two towers in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan, Penang. The project, launched on Sept 26, features built-up areas from 636 sq ft to 1,302 sq ft and over 80 lifestyle facilities.
Armani Residence Setia Alam 2 is a freehold high-rise residential development in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, offering SOHO units from RM230,000 and serviced apartments from RM786,240. The 998-unit project features a Sky Semi-D concept and is within walking distance of Setia City Mall.
Property purchases under Malaysia's MM2H programme surpassed RM5 billion from Oct 2024 to Aug 2026, contributing to RM8.85 billion in total economic value. China led applications with 3,847 of the 7,650 new applications received.
Taghill Holdings Bhd has entered into a joint venture to develop 639 apartments on a 7.94-acre freehold Malay Reservation site in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The proposed project carries an estimated gross development value of RM191.7 million and is expected to commence by the second quarter of 2027.
Armani Group has launched Residensi Armani Putra, a 990-unit mixed development in Dengkil at the gateway to Putrajaya. The two 32-storey blocks offer SOHO units from 450 sq ft and serviced apartments up to 1,000 sq ft. Pricing starts from RM230,000, with on-site retail and Level 5 facilities.
Suntrack Development has launched Pangsapuri Semai, a 660-unit Rumah Selangorku (RSKU) project in Setia Alam, Shah Alam. The 35-storey tower offers units from 1,001 sq ft to 1,023 sq ft priced at RM250,000, with universal-design features for multi-generational households.
Suntrust Properties has broken ground on Sonrisa Gardens, a mixed-use vertical community in Barangay San Pedro, Puerto Princesa. The first phase of three mid-rise towers will deliver about 1,445 residential units, 33 commercial spaces and 236 parking spaces within Megaworld-Suntrust’s Baytown Palawa
Phu My Hung has relocated its real estate trading floor after more than 20 years to 109 Ton Dat Tien Street in Ho Chi Minh City's Crescent Lake area. The move prepares for the redevelopment of the 1.5-hectare C1 mixed-use complex under the developer's Phu My Hung 2.0 strategy.
The upcoming Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, and Woodlands North, Singapore, is already shifting buyer enquiries and developer strategies in JB. Industry experts say residential property will see the earliest and broadest uplift, but caution that proximity alone do
A property expert argues that urban renewal policies must distinguish between single-owner and multiple-owner developments. Treating both categories identically risks prolonged disputes, costly litigation and public distrust, while recognising the difference can help prioritise achievable projects a
Signature Global (India) has acquired 25 acres in Farrukhnagar, Gurugram, for ₹150 crore and entered collaboration agreements for another 169.22 acres. The combined 194.22-acre site will host an ultra-luxury farmhouse villa project with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of ₹5,500-6,000 cror
Dhanin Chearavanont, senior chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, has gifted a two-bedroom condominium at Mulberry Grove The Forestias in eastern Bangkok to 16-year-old Nene Royal, the first Thai winner of America's Got Talent. The 98 sq m apartment is valued at between 25 million and 36 million baht.
A Rehda Institute survey reveals a significant gap between student and employer expectations on how quickly fresh graduates can add commercial value. Half of employers surveyed expect AI to reduce entry-level roles over the next three years, while only 32.3% of employers said local universities adeq
Residents at Parc Palais condominium in Hillview are unhappy with co-living arrangements in their estate, citing crowded facilities, unfamiliar faces and security issues. The MCST held a meeting on 31 July to discuss concerns, but options to regulate co-living remain limited as by-laws cannot restri
HDB will roll out smart hoists and screeding robots at more BTO sites to boost construction productivity, with smart hoists targeted for about 50 per cent of new sites tendered from 2027. The agency also launched an enhanced precast components catalogue that could cut project manhours by up to 20 pe
Indian stockbroker Rakesh Thakkar has purchased an eight-storey sea-facing tower in Mumbai's Juhu neighbourhood for S$74 million, in what is reported as the country's most expensive home deal. The 5,800 sq m residence, named 'Angelus', is being designed for privacy and sea views. The purchase reflec
A new IPS study finds Singapore parents increasingly value holistic development, yet monthly tuition spending has more than doubled to S$677 since 2016. While 90.2 per cent rate the education system highly, parental stress and arguments over schooling have risen sharply.
HDB is reviewing its Conversion Scheme after public feedback over a S$2.18 million resale listing of a combined flat in Telok Blangah. The authority said the price was over 40 per cent above the estimated value of two similar three-room flats and has not yet received a resale application for the uni
Philippine home prices grew just 0.4 per cent year on year in the second quarter, the slowest since the series began in 2019, driven by a first-ever annual decline outside Manila. Condominium prices rose 6 per cent, while house prices fell 4.1 per cent.
The Bombay High Court has upheld developer JP Builders' decision to terminate homebuyer Santosh Amarsingh Sandhu's flat allotment over unpaid stamp duty and registration charges. Justice Sandeep V Marne set aside MahaRERA and MREAT orders, directing the developer to refund Sandhu's Rs 12.30 lakh wit
IJM Land Bhd and Amona Group have topped out the 32-storey Riana Trees Residences condominium at Pantai Sentral Park, Kuala Lumpur, with sales take-up reaching 90%. Vacant possession is targeted for the first quarter of 2027.
EOI Sdn Bhd, a KIP Group subsidiary, will officially launch Block A of Atlas Residences in Johor Bahru on 26 Sep 2026. The block offers three-bedroom and 3+1-bedroom homes including dual-key units, with indicative prices from RM540,800.
ERA Malaysia celebrated its sixth anniversary with a 'Unity in Diversity' theme, signing a Memorandum of Understanding with 10 branches and appointing three key management positions. CEO Tai Eefan highlighted the firm's growth from one office to a nationwide network.
Academics argue that recent MOE adjustments to the Primary 1 registration framework, while sending an important signal, remain incremental. They call for a fundamental debate on balancing individual competitiveness with collective values, noting that priority rules tied to alumni, parent volunteers
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a homebuyer does not lose the right to claim interest for delayed possession simply by accepting the flat. The court dismissed an appeal by Antriksh Developers and upheld a RERA tribunal order to pay interest for a delay in handing over a Noida flat.
Merdu Residences, the first residential phase of the Runnymede Valley Ampang integrated development, offers 317 freehold serviced residences in Ampang Jaya. Units range from 721 to 1,280 sq ft, with prices from RM663,200 to RM1.28 million, and completion targeted for 2030.
Main building works for the Novva @ Gravit8 development in Kota Bayuemas, Klang, will begin on Sept 28 after Inta Bina Group secured a RM221.08 million contract. The project comprises a 39-storey serviced apartment tower with 654 units and a 20-storey office tower.
Runnymede Group has launched The Fount, the final residential phase of the 28-acre The Sanctuary enclave in Batu Uban, Penang Island. The freehold project comprises 280 units across two 20-storey blocks, with indicative prices starting from RM880,000.
A bungalow on Jalan Langgak Golf in Taman U-Thant was the most expensive residential transaction in Kuala Lumpur so far in 2026, changing hands for RM70.5 million. Eight of the nine highest-value deals were bungalows, with three in Kenny Hills, according to NAPIC data accessed through EdgeProp EPIQ.
Thailand's second-hand condo market saw a strong recovery in Q2 2026, with transfers up 39.4% year-on-year and transfer value rising 41%, driven by weakening incomes pushing buyers toward cheaper resale units.
Singapore’s Maintenance Enforcement Division, launched in January 2025, has attended to more than 1,500 cases as of Jul 29, offering conciliation as a less adversarial route to recover unpaid divorce maintenance. The median arrears collected is about S$8,400, and around 70 per cent of cases settle w
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