The asset disclosures paint a stark picture of privilege, with several ministers reporting significant gold holdings, valuable land and large financial investments.
Iran war sparks shift in the countries buying Aussie homes
War in Iran has caused a seismic shift in foreign demand for Australian real estate after years of countries such as China and Singapore frequently buying up our newly-built apartments.
China’s Property Paradox: Navigating Economic Change
China’s economy has stabilized despite facing a severe property sector correction. Adopting new growth strategies, China aims for sustainable development, emphasizing high-tech manufacturing and …
China home price decline eases in boost for recovery hopes
Home prices in China are still falling but the pace of the decline is now at its slowest in around a year, fueling hopes that the long beleaguered market may finally be nearing a bottom.
7 cities in India offering cleaner air and strong property investment potential
As air pollution persists in major Indian metropolitan cities, potential residential property buyers are now focusing on smaller cities that offer clean surroundings and consistent growth in the real …
PE investment in India real estate doubles to USD 637 million in Q1 2026
PE investment in India’s real estate sector more than doubled to USD 637 million in Q1 2026, driven by office assets and strong domestic investor participation.
From boom to burden: China real estate downturn threatens long-term growth
New research from the National Bureau of Economic Research highlights how China’s property sector has shifted from a primary driver of expansion to a significant constraint on growth.
China home price drop slows for second month as pressure eases
Home prices in China are still falling but the pace of the decline is now at its slowest in around a year, fueling hopes that the long beleaguered market may finally be nearing a bottom.
China’s New Home Prices Extend Decline Despite Improvement in Major Cities
In the past few months, localities across China – from megacity Shanghai to third-tier cities like Wuxi and Yichang – offered incentives for people to purchase homes. Shanghai further relaxed buying …
China property crisis weighs on consumers, local governments
BEIJING—China’s roughly five-year property slump has squeezed local government finances and depressed consumption, acting as a drag on the nation’s broader economy.