In China, land is ultimately owned by the state. Individuals and businesses only acquire long-term land-use rights — typically 70 years for residential properties. This arrangement leaves uncertainty …
What do we need to know about Saudi Arabia’s new rent freeze decision?
The decision is designed to stabilize housing costs, protect tenants from sharp price hikes, and ensure fairness between landlords and renters …
Morgan Stanley, KKR Bet on Historic Changes for Korean Renters
KKR & Co. and Morgan Stanley are pouncing on the biggest shift in decades in South Korea’s $153 billion residential rental market that’s presenting a rare opportunity to global institutions.
The Velaris Residences: What it takes to be the best condo development in the Philippines
The recent PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards proudly announced The Velaris Residences North Tower as Best Condo Development (Philippines), Best Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila) and Best …
HK property woes lob banks real-world stress test
Real estate prices in the financial hub have slumped 30% since 2021. Yet most lenders remain well capitalized, partly thanks to authorities’ efforts to curb speculative excess. More challenges await, …
Trump Whines About Israel Giving Up Prime Real Estate in Gaza
“Let us not forget how we got here,” he said at a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where he touted the new proposed peace plan. “Hamas was elected by the Palestinian …
Two Earthquakes In Tajikistan Damage Hundreds Of Houses, Kill Livestock
DUSHANBE — Two earthquakes hit Tajikistan on March 23, damaging hundreds of houses and killing more than 100 sheep and cattle. Umeda Yusufi, spokeswoman of the Central Asian nation’s Committee for …
‘I will move to India’: Broadcaster Narinder Kaur on if Nigel Farage becomes PM; says she’s already looking at property
Indian-origin British broadcaster Narinder Kaur said if Reform UK’s Nigel Farage becomes the Prime Minister of the UK, she will leave the country and go to India. On Channel 5’s The Jeremy Vine Show, …
Cyprus sees 15,000 foreign property applications in 5 years
Around 15,000 applications from third-country nationals seeking permits to acquire real estate in Cyprus have been submitted over the past five years, according to Interior Minister Constantinos …
Georgia State rep says Camden County’s proposed tax hike is unjustified
A Georgia State Representative is challenging Camden County’s proposed property tax increase, citing state research that shows the county’s rates and budget already exceed comparable counties …