For NRIs, buying property in India is a maze of legal paperwork, state rules and intensive due diligence. Here’s what they need to know.
Hong Kong fire expected to be credit-negative for reinsurers
AM Best expects a material portion of the gross incurred loss from the deadly Hong Kong apartment fire to be transferred to reinsurers. This could halt downward pressure on Hong Kong property …
Bahrain’s Golden Visa now accessible with Rs 3 crore property spend
Bahrain has reduced its Golden Residency Visa property requirement to BHD 130,000, widening access for investors, professionals and retirees seeking a long-term base with work rights …
Leasehold land: valuations are transparent
There is an argument that S-REITs pay out their depreciation, including the time decay of land tenures. The counterargument is that JTC and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) are very transparent, and …
The hidden risks UAE property buyers still overlook — even in a strong market
Anyone living in the UAE today can sense the energy around real estate. New launches fill up within hours, entire communities seem to appear almost overnight, and conversations across cafés and office …
Azerbaijan joins UNESCO committee for cultural protection
During the meeting, the Republic of Azerbaijan was elected as a member of the UNESCO Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property …
Only 37 of 1,817 Hindu Temples, Sikh Gurudwaras functional in Pakistan amid calls for urgent reforms
Pakistan: Committee member Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani strongly condemned the Evacuee Trust Property Board for neglecting the maintenance of temples and gurudwaras under its jurisdiction. He called for …
Embassy of Timor-Leste celebrates ASEAN accession
On Nov. 10, the Embassy of Timor-Leste held a reception celebrating the nation’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Bahrain lowers golden visa real estate investment by 35%, making residency more accessible
This decision is part of Bahrain’s broader strategy to strengthen its position as a competitive hub for residence, business, and investment within the Gulf region …
Qatar housing market rebounds as sales surge in Q3
Qatar s residential market continued to strengthen through the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, with recent data from Knight Frank revealing …