A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an order of interim forfeiture of 14 properties in Lagos, Abuja, United Arab Emirates linked to the Kogi State Government by the Economic and …
North Korea on brink of return to 1990s famine as ‘food rations’ given to troops
The reticent Asian nation faces its biggest humanitarian crisis in recent times but is refusing support from charities in the West.
North Korea calls UN chief’s remarks on missile test ‘unfair’
North Korea on Wednesday accused UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of ‘an extremely unfair and imbalanced attitude,’ as it lambasted him for condemning its recent missile test but ignoring alleged …
Things looking up for property market, but caution remains
The property market in Malaysia remains resilient, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Redha) Malaysia. The optimism is based on higher demand from buyers and rising …
National Property Information Centre hopes developers will carry out feasibility study to reduce overhang in Malaysia
The National Property Information Centre (Napic) hopes that a feasibility study would be made compulsory for every property developer to undertake …
PANNIER: Uzbekistan’s relations with Taliban start to fray
Of the five Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan has the best relationship with the Taliban. Recent events, however, demonstrate the Uzbeks’ …
New Saudi government rules set 10-year limit for state agencies to rent property outside kingdom
Lease contract guidelines issued as part of new Saudi government rules for state agencies and diplomatic missions renting property outside the kingdom. New Saudi government rules set 10-year limit for …
Three reasons why young Indians are keen on buying property
In fact, a global survey conducted by real estate experts CBRE released this week shows that 44 per cent of young Indians are keen on buying a house in the next two years – which is a much higher …
Property tax calculator: J&K has lowest rates in India [see details]
Here’s a quick comparison of what the J&K administration has proposed vs what other Indian states are currently charging in terms of property tax.
Hong Kong gives first-home buyers a leg-up with trims to ad valorem stamp duty
Hong Kong’s government will adjust a decade-old stamp duty on mass-market homes to help the city’s first-home buyers get on the property ladder, as it looks to make housing more affordable in the …