Dubai’s tokenised real estate sales hit $399 million in May as new rules and a government platform boost adoption.
Dubai property market to see slower handover in 2025–26; sharp rise expected in 2027
The Dubai property market is expected to experience a notable slowdown in residential unit handovers in 2025 and 2026, falling short of anticipated supply, according to a new report by Morgan’s …
Malaysia to introduce revised sales tax, expand services tax from July 1
A sales tax rate of 5 to 10 per cent will be imposed on non-essential and luxury goods. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysia introduces targeted SST overhaul from July: Essentials exempt, non‑essentials taxed at 5–10pc
The Ministry of Finance has issued a statement on the implementation of revised Sales Tax (ST) rates and expanded scope of the Service Tax effective …
Thai developers turn to Phuket, targeting US and Chinese buyers as Bangkok market cools
Property developers are shifting their focus from Bangkok to Thailand’s southern island Phuket, seeking to capitalize on demand from tourists and retirees from China and the U.S.
How Robinsons Land built a legacy of firsts
Among RLC’s early innovations, Robinsons Place Manila stood out as one of the Philippines’ first community malls when it opened in the early 1980s. Located beside the Manila Midtown Hotel, it served …
BentallGreenOak to Invest $11 Billion in Japanese Real Estate
BentallGreenOak will accelerate real estate investments and hiring in Japan, joining a growing number of global firms that are betting money can be made as local companies offload property assets.
US states seek to ban Chinese citizens from buying land, property
A number of U.S. states have advanced legislation to ban some land sales by foreign nationals and so-called “foreign adversaries.” …
Departure Lounge: The best deals to book right now, including the Maldives and Gran Canaria
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Qatar property market broadly stable with rising demand
Residential rental rates in Qatar were broadly stable across all locations in the fourth quarter of last year while the number of transactions and inquiries increased as demand picked up, leading …