Cuba has embarked on the most sweeping reforms and openings since its 1959 communist revolution. The parliament unanimously approved a reform package comprising 176 measures to overhaul the economic …
Dubai property prices show signs of shifting buyer sentiment
While March reflected the market’s immediate reaction, April and May showed greater consistency, giving the industry its clearest month-on-month read so far …
South Korea’s property taxes low, but burden high
The government’s push to increase property taxes stems from President Lee Jae Myung’s perception that “South Korea’s property taxes are far too low compared to major overseas countries.” Some private …
Japan’s property market demands a new adaptive playbook for investors
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Investors may need to recalibrate their approach to Japanese real estate as inflation returns after decades of falling prices.
MoCI organises roundtable discussion on Qatar’s National Intellectual Property Strategy
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) organized a roundtable discussion on Qatar s National Intellectual Property Strategy at …
How greater transparency puts pressure on property agents and agencies to do better
Public enforcement records raise the cost of poor conduct for agents and agencies. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israel seizes property tied to Gaza drone smuggling in first-of-its-kind enforcement action
Authorities said the measure is intended to target the financial infrastructure behind smuggling, disrupt ongoing operations, and strengthen deterrence against those who assist Gaza terror groups.
Why $94,100 homes remain unsold in Malaysia
The rising property overhang is no longer simply a question of headline affordability. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes
As of early this year, Thai authorities had prosecuted more than 850 companies for financial damages involving lost revenue of US$458 million Thailand’s crackdown on a loophole that effectively …
Messy reality of Bangladesh’s online land registration
On a humid morning in a district land office, bundles of fading paper sit beside clerks who know which signatures matter. Bangladesh is trying to replace that paper world with an online one. Under the …