U.S. support for Taiwan has ebbed and flowed throughout the decades. Here’s what’s at stake as Trump rewrites the rules of diplomacy.
Aqarat hosts real estate brokers forum to advance realty sector
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) recently hosted the first Real Estate Brokers Forum in collaboration with Property …
Lebanon’s Postwar Reconstruction Is at a Standstill
More than three months after the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel ceased, Lebanon’s postwar reconstruction has barely begun. The post Lebanon’s Postwar Reconstruction Is at a Standstill appeared …
Dubai real estate: How much do you need to save to buy a $1m property
Financial experts in Dubai say buyers should prepare for costs beyond the initial down payment when purchasing a $1 million (AED3.67 million) property, with recommended savings of AED1.25-1.6 million …
Big Fed rate cut needed for ‘noticeable’ changes in UAE mortgage borrowing costs
The US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates unchanged on Wednesday will not have a significant effect on UAE mortgages, and a 0.50 per cent rate cut, or more, is needed for “immediate noticeable …
Property sales fell 45% in second half of 2024, says Rehda
The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda) has reported a 45% drop in property sales in the second half of last year (H2 2024). Rehda president Ho Hon Sang said the sales …
South Korea Imposes Stricter Property Rules to Curb Speculative Buying in Seoul
South Korea is tightening real estate regulations in Seouls wealthiest districts to curb speculative transactions that have been driving up home prices. The government announced that starting …
State Senate gives initial passage to Texas property ban for residents from China, Russia
The Texas Senate gave initial passage to a bill Wednesday that would ban residents of and organizations based in China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from owning property in Texas. The bill’s passage …
China’s $150 Billion of Property Debt Restructurings Stumble
Creditors owed around $150 billion by defaulted Chinese developers always stood to get just pennies back, but many are finding that even after a debt plan is agreed it’s not necessarily a done deal.
China on the verge of migration shifts, as cities adapt to changing housing market
From economic growth engine to risk, China is recalibrating its relationship with the property sector as it keeps its economic growth target at around 5 per cent.