The Uzbek Prosecutor-General’s Office has asked Russian authorities to freeze real estate in Russia that belongs to Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of the late autocratic Uzbek President Islam Karimov.
Pakistan: Only 37 out of 1817 Hindu temples, Sikh gurudwaras operational
A recent report presented before the Parliamentary Committee on Minority Caucus has revealed that out of 1817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras across Pakistan, only 37 remain operational. The data …
China home prices to fall 3.7% this year, extending declines into 2026 – Reuters poll
China’s home prices are forecast to decline 3.7% this year, broadly in line with the previous poll, and to continue falling through 2026 before stabilising in 2027, the latest quarterly Reuters survey …
ISS, property manager in Hong Kong fire case, defends ‘admin role’, watchdog disagrees
Property Management Services Authority vows to rigorously follow up on any suspected breaches in wake of deadly Wang Fuk Court fire.
Azerbaijan opposition leader Ali Karimli detained in Ramiz Mehdiyev treason investigation
By Cavid Aga in Warsaw Azerbaijan’s main opposition leader Ali Karimli, chairman of the Popular Front Party (PFPA), was detained on November 29 as a suspect in the ongoing treason investigation into …
IHG brings Vignette Collection hotel brand to Malaysia
IHG Hotels & Resorts has confirmed plans to introduce the Vignette Collection brand to Malaysia with the signing of the Mangala Estate resort in Kuantan. The company has partnered with FRANKY Group of …
Remote property ownership is tough for NRIs. Here’s the fix.
For NRIs, buying property in India is a maze of legal paperwork, state rules and intensive due diligence. Here’s what they need to know.
Hong Kong fire expected to be credit-negative for reinsurers
AM Best expects a material portion of the gross incurred loss from the deadly Hong Kong apartment fire to be transferred to reinsurers. This could halt downward pressure on Hong Kong property …
Bahrain’s Golden Visa now accessible with Rs 3 crore property spend
Bahrain has reduced its Golden Residency Visa property requirement to BHD 130,000, widening access for investors, professionals and retirees seeking a long-term base with work rights …
Leasehold land: valuations are transparent
There is an argument that S-REITs pay out their depreciation, including the time decay of land tenures. The counterargument is that JTC and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) are very transparent, and …