March 12 (Asia Today) –South Korea’s land minister said Thursday the government is preparing a property tax overhaul that could raise the burden on owners of ultra-high-priced homes and single-home …
Thailand’s second-hand housing market is more than twice the size of the new home market
Sophon Pornchokchai, president of the Thai Real Estate Research and Valuation Information Center under Agency for Real Estate Affairs (AREA), said Thailand’s housing market recorded a total of 316,214 …
Thailand sees selective real estate investment despite softer growth
Investors target high-conviction assets in the country. Thailand’s real estate market is seeing selective, conviction-led investment activity despite softer economic momentum, with capital targeting …
Commercial vs residential investing: Which real estate investment gives better returns?
Should you buy a house for steady rent or invest in a shop or office for higher returns? The answer is not straightforward, because both options behave very differently in terms of income, risk and …
South Korea’s prisons overflow despite population decline
In the era of a population cliff, there is a place in South Korea that is the most crowded: prisons. The total capacity of 54 correctional facilities nationwide, including prisons and detention …
Why the Cyprus property market is a matter of incentives
By Pavlos Loizou, CEO Ask Wire Walk through the centre of Nicosia, Limassol, or Larnaca and the pattern becomes impossible to ignore. Vacant plots sitting idle for decades. Buildings — put up in the …
Oman’s annual hotel revenues set new record at OMR297.3 million in 2025
Annual hotel revenues in Oman reached OMR297.3 million (US$772 million) in 2025 – a new annual record and a year-on-year increase of more than 22%, says leading real estate advisory and property …
Hong Kong property may see uptick in ‘safe haven’ demand as Iran war rattles Dubai market
Early signs of capital inflows and tenant movement emerge as Dubai property softens and investors rethink regional bets.
TUI Bets on Bhutan, Where Tourism Is Measured in Happiness
TUI Group launches its first TUI BLUE hotel in Bhutan, targeting experiential and wellness travelers. The Paro Taktsang property highlights a shift toward high-value, sustainable tourism in one of the …
Dubai realty shock: 30% index crash masks deeper stress, says expert
Dubai’s real estate market is facing fresh uncertainty as a sharp 30% drop in the DFM Real Estate Index raises concerns among investors. However, the decline reflects a sell-off in developer stocks …