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Asia housing and property

Asia housing and property
Latest news and analysis about housing and property in Asia, covering sales, market outlook and investment trends, policies related to affordability and foreign ownership, and the performance of developers.
Luxury waterfront condomiums in the residential enclave of Sentosa Cove in Singapore in 2021. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
Donald Trump

The View | 3 Asian property markets could offer shelter from Trump’s tariff storm

Although no property market is fully shielded from the trade shock, Asia’s real estate sector has strong and diverse sources of resilience.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital to raise new US$2 billion property fund

International Property

The View | Trump tariff storm can’t take shine off US property market

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International Property

The View | Asian real estate in a Trumpian age: buy Japan and India, avoid China?

While China might be fertile ground for experienced investors, Japan and India have more of the stability and fundamentals markets demand.

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Office and residential buildings are pictured from an observatory deck at the Shinjuku business district in Tokyo, Japan, on February 10. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

Ong Beng Seng to step down from Singapore property firm amid Iswaran scandal

The man who brought Formula One to Singapore is leaving his property firm, with a guilty plea pending in a prominent corruption scandal.

Hong Kong property

Ant Group executive snaps up Hong Kong villa at 35% discount to market peak

Shao Xiaofeng and his wife Li Jian bought a four-bedroom, 3,314 sq ft detached house in Villa Rosa, Tai Tam.

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International Property

The View | Why Asian real estate is safe from Trump’s tariff blitz

Trump’s tariffs will inevitably dampen sentiment towards Asian real estate, but domestic demand will act as a shock absorber.

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People walk along Shibuya Crossing during snowfall in Tokyo on March 4. Japan’s safe-haven credentials, the boom in overseas tourism amid the plunge in the yen and growing confidence in reflation help explain why Tokyo was the best-performing commercial property investment market among the leading cities in Asia for the last three years. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Residential landlords get support from workers at hedge funds, crypto: Savills

Savills says Hong Kong residential landlords receive support from hedge funders and crypto workers as traditional sources remain sluggish.

China deflation

Gold, dollars? China’s middle class unsure where to invest amid market chaos

Chinese investors have no easy options as domestic real estate prices tumble and turbulence roils the financial markets.

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Hong Kong property

New World Development plans sweetening of terms on two loans that it is seeking

Victoria Dockside complex will be offered as a second-ranking security to banks.

Henry Cheng, whose family controls New World Development. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Indonesia

The View | How Indonesia can calm property investors’ fears of a return to 1998

Concern about democratic backsliding and poor liquidity are obscuring otherwise solid fundamentals in one of Asia’s largest markets.

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The Kuningan business district is seen at dusk in Jakarta, Indonesia, in June 2023. Rents for grade A office buildings in the central business district have fallen continuously for the past decade. Photo: Shutterstock
Architecture and design

Bangkok’s landmark Dusit Thani hotel reimagined by André Fu

Architect behind The Upper House Hong Kong revamps Thai capital’s famed hotel with blend of homage and contemporary flair.

Architecture and design

Works by Tracey Emin and Hilarie Hon grace this designer’s Hong Kong home

A Hong Kong-based designer and her arts consultant husband reimagine the space by swapping out artworks to create distinct vibes.

Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Hong Kong’s public estates must put stop to illegal parking

Housing Department needs to act in wake of call by ombudsman over abuse that poses risk to Hong Kong residents.

Hong Kong’s ombudsman wants the Housing Department to take tougher action against illegal parking at the city’s public housing estates. Photo: SCMP
Luxury brands

The View | Why the future looks so promising for luxury property in Asia

With clear benefits for stakeholders, the region’s branded residences are poised to boost liquidity and set high transparency standards.

A woman poses for a photo at a gold plated infinity pool of a luxury hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam in 2020, after the government eases a nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong property

Cantopop diva G.E.M. dives in for 2 Hong Kong flats as prices drop

The transactions for the two units in Leon Court in Wan Chai were completed earlier this month for HK$85 million, government records show.

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Architecture and design

American expat transforms Mid-Levels flat with a splash of colour

Cinda McClelland Reynolds summoned her passion for colour, art and eclectic furniture to turn a white box into a visually stunning space.

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International Property

The View | Asia’s commercial property market growing in diversity and complexity

While a shortage of investible assets and less attractive returns pose challenges, commercial property in Asia has come far in recent years.

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Tokyo Skytree stands between buildings in a residential area of Tokyo on February 20. Photo: AFP
China property

China’s home prices drop for 21st straight month as property recovery remains elusive

In the sole positive metric in new official data, new-home prices in top-tier cities edged up by 0.1 per cent month on month in February.

Hong Kong property

China Vanke’s Hong Kong unit sees strong flat sales despite mortgage concerns

The embattled developer has sold 223 of the 228 flats on offer at its Le Mont residential project, according to agents.

Japan

The View | Why Asia property investors won’t stray from data centres and Japan playing

Fierce demand for digital infrastructure and Japan’s stability will remain highly attractive to investors looking towards Asia.

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Tourists walk past shops and restaurants in the popular Shinsekai district of Osaka on February 24. The boom in tourism in Japan has helped to make it the “most in-demand hotel market” in the Asia-Pacific. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Thais riled by illegal short-term condo rentals amid tourist influx

Short-term stays competing with the hotel sector have resulted in noise, mess and constant stream of visitors in formerly quiet residential areas.

Foreign tourists walk with their luggage in a tourist area in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 17. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

Boardroom battle among one of Singapore’s richest families sees adviser resign

Catherine Wu’s departure from City Developments follows accusations from the Kwek family about her interference in management decisions.

China's economic recovery

Where did all the Chinese investors in overseas property go?

Sluggish economy and real estate slump at home signal end to wave of overseas investment.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s weekend property sales soar to 4-month high after stamp duty cuts

Henderson’s Eight Southpark, Wang On’s Coasto, and Kerry’s Hava see strong sales following the recent reduction in stamp duties.

Potential buyers at the sales office of the Hava residential project by Kerry Properties. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong lived-in home prices fall to lowest point in 8 years in January

Some analysts express optimism that prices would bottom out in the first half of the year.

A man passes a real estate agency in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: May Tse
China property

The View | China’s commercial property needs more than DeepSeek boost to recover

While the AI start-up’s success has prompted a reassessment of China’s stocks, policy support and stronger growth are needed to fix imbalances in the sector.

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Architecture and design

How an 18th century Dutch house was restored by an ex-Hong Kong resident

Peter Harris fell in love with the building on his first stay there 20 years ago, when he was on holiday with his family.

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