Texas lawmakers are one step closer to restricting the purchase of land by certain foreign entities or people.
Earthquake Rocks Iran Near Key Nuclear Site
The earthquake hit the Natanz area of Isfahan in central Iran, home to the country’s biggest nuclear research complex.
Appeal of Vietnam death row tycoon to begin in separate case
The appeal of a Vietnamese property tycoon convicted of money laundering will begin next week, state media said on Saturday, three months after losing her appeal against the death penalty in a …
Japanese real estate firm Open House Group now accepts XRP for property payments
Japanese real estate firm Open House Group Co., Ltd. has announced that it now accepts Ripple’s native token, XRP, as a means of payment for property. According to its statement, the Tokyo-based …
Open House Group Adds XRP Payment Option in Japan
Open House Group adds XRP payment option for real estate, enhancing global investor accessibility and streamlining payments in Japan.
IMF Allows Pakistan to Lower Property Tax
After discussions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signaled a tentative agreement to adjust certain tax measures proposed by the Federal Board …
IMF approves tax cut on property purchases in Pakistan
According to sources, a recent virtual meeting between Pakistani officials and the IMF concluded with an agreement to lower the federal excise duty rate for property buyers. However, the tax on …
Buying Property in Pakistan as a Foreigner
Who can buy property in Pakistan? Foreign nationals are generally allowed to purchase property, but they must comply with the rules set by the government, which can include restrictions on purchasing …
Pakistan’s Residential Property Market Analysis 2025
Corresponding to the elevated rents, gross rental yields for apartments in Pakistan averaged 6.24%, according to the Global Property Guide research conducted in March 2025. Among the monitored …
Why Hong Kong has become the art world’s enigma
As Art Basel Hong Kong opens its 2025 edition this week, the region’s art market looks fragile amid China’s economic woes, stringent laws against subversion and the threat of increased tariffs from …