Dubai property sales hit $14.8bn in September, Saudi completes $55bn gaming takeover and Etihad Rail’s 2026 plan – this week’s Gulf highlights …
South Korea’s Property Market Rally Clouds Case for BOK Rate Cut
South Korea’s property market extended its rally to a 35th week, with price gains accelerating despite government measures to cool demand — complicating the case for the central bank to cut borrowing …
Variability in Tax Liability on Property Acquisition in India
State stamp duty (5–7%) and registration fees, Central GST on under-construction property, 1% TDS on sales over ₹50L, and Capital Gains …
Mandarin Oriental confirms talks on Hong Kong office sale
Mandarin Oriental International Ltd, the Bermudian-registered luxury hotel group listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, has confirmed it is in talks to sell part of its office property portfolio in …
Cambodia finalizes national model of university intellectual property policy
PHNOM PENH, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) — Cambodia has finalized a national model of university intellectual property (IP) policy to support research and development as well as the innovation ecosystem, said a …
Bill proposals could ‘paralyse Cyprus property market’
The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council on Friday voiced strong opposition to key provisions of three draft bills currently being debated in parliament. In its statement, the council warned …
Cyprus house prices rise 1 per cent in second quarter
House prices in Cyprus recorded a modest year-on-year increase of 1 per cent during the second quarter of 2025, according to preliminary estimates published by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
Alleged pro-Palestine protesters in court hearing
Four alleged pro-Palestine protesters have appeared at the Old Bailey accused of causing more than £1m of damage after breaking into a defence manufacturer’s factory. Iain Evans, 32; Hisham Alkhamesi, …
A global index hints at Dubai property bubble, but local experts say the story is different
When the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2025 was released recently, one of the standout findings was that Dubai had surged into the “elevated risk” category. The Emirate’s property …
Planning retirement or investment in property in Thailand? Here’s all you need to know
It is a country with unique property laws and non-residents have limited purchasing powers Thailand is a top destination for many nationalities to retire to, buy holiday homes or invest in realty. You …