Authorities said the measure is intended to target the financial infrastructure behind smuggling, disrupt ongoing operations, and strengthen deterrence against those who assist Gaza terror groups.
Why $94,100 homes remain unsold in Malaysia
The rising property overhang is no longer simply a question of headline affordability. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes
As of early this year, Thai authorities had prosecuted more than 850 companies for financial damages involving lost revenue of US$458 million Thailand’s crackdown on a loophole that effectively …
Messy reality of Bangladesh’s online land registration
On a humid morning in a district land office, bundles of fading paper sit beside clerks who know which signatures matter. Bangladesh is trying to replace that paper world with an online one. Under the …
Georgia lawmakers reach impasse over property tax relief
The debate over property tax relief got so heated during a rare Saturday session of the General Assembly, House Speaker Jon Burns had to issue a stern warning to lawmakers from his dais.
Singapore’s 2026 Property Market Outlook: How Buyers Should Approach It
2026 is the most favourable Singapore’s property market has been in years. More supply, less competition, steadier prices. But loan rules haven’t eased and mistakes take longer to recover from. The …
Proposed bill could eliminate primary property taxes in 100 counties
Georgia lawmakers are fast-tracking a controversial tax swap proposal that could drastically alter homeowner obligations by reducing property tax bills in exchange for a slight increase in local …
Hong Kong singer Eason Chan snaps up US$23m home as celebrities flock to luxury property
Agent listings show that the property, in Shouson Hill, has four rooms and a garden, with a saleable area of 2,801 sq ft Hong Kong actor and singer Eason Chan bought a HK$182.53 million (US$23.29 …
Transforming Cyprus’ rental market through build-to-rent
Cyprus needs a more mature conversation about housing.Not only about how more homes will be built, but about what kind of homes we need. Not only about the immediate return on investment of a property …
Georgia lawmakers consider allowing counties to cut property taxes, raising sales tax to pay for it
Republican lawmakers are pushing a plan let counties slash property taxes but raise a one-cent sales tax to pay for it.