The dramatic political thaw in Myanmar (Burma) over the last year or so has begun to transform the country’s image after decades of military-run isolation. Western powers have responded by scaling …
Yoma Strategic Holdings: Potential Upside On Myanmar Property And Possible Debt Financing
Yoma Strategic Holdings (YMAIF) trades near book value of $0.26. Potential upside in demand from middle income earners accessibility to long term home loans. Myanmar may soon allow foreigners to own …
Frasers Property Announces Leadership Change in Thailand
An announcement from Frasers Property ( ($SG:TQ5) ) is now available. Frasers Property Limited has announced a strategic leadership transition in …
Why Vietnam’s Property Market Is Like China’s (In A Good Way)
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about real estate in Asia. This article is more than 8 years old. Vietnam is looking more and more like the “next China.” …
Here’s How Foreigners Can Buy Properties in Indonesia
The implementation of purchasing property at high prices is carried out as an effort to prevent foreigners from buying houses at cheap prices. So, Indonesian citizens can still buy cheap houses in …
UAE’s real estate market will continue to outperform: Property Finder CEO
With fresh investments from Permira and Blackstone, Property Finder CEO sees strong growth potential in expanding beyond property listings toward online transactions, though widespread adoption will …
Blackstone, Permira invest in Dubai listing service, further fueling hot Middle East real estate market
Dubai-based listing service Property Finder has some new owners after Blackstone and Permira bought a hefty stake in the company.
Dubai Property Expo: A Revolution in Real Estate Investment
Dubai’s biggest property expo, organized by NKN Media, showcased the city’s booming real estate market. Inaugurated by Ankur Aggarwal, with Bollywood stars in attendance, the event emphasized …
Permira and Blackstone bet on Dubai real estate with Property Finder deal
Private capital firms Permira and Blackstone are buying a $525mn stake in a Middle Eastern real estate classifieds business in a bet that a boom in Dubai’s real estate market has further to run.
Permira to lead $525m investment in Property Finder
Permira will lead a combined total investment of $525 million in Property Finder, a property portal in the Middle East and North Africa. Funds managed by Blackstone Growth will invest significant …