The Ministry of Finance is poised to take steps to help the property sector, aiming to swiftly restore public confidence following last week’s earthquake.Confidence in the property sector, …
15 Philippines tycoons in Forbes list; Villar still richest
Real estate and retail tycoon Manuel Villar kept his crown as the country’s richest, leading 15 tycoons from the Philippines in the Forbes 2025 World’s Billionaires list.
Lone Star Funds Announces Sale of Japanese Rental Property Portfolio Tokyo β
Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) today announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Real Estate Fund VI, L.P. has successfully completed the sale of Tokyo β (“Tokyo Beta”), one of the largest rental property …
Japan hotel investments account for a fifth of 2024 total property transactions
Hotel investments hit JPY1.1 trillion in 2024. In a recent report, Savills noted that hotels have been a highly desirable asset in 2024, given the bright performance and future prospects of the wider …
Is the Taj Mahal Waqf property? Here’s what you need to know
The ownership of the Taj Mahal has been disputed since 1998, with the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Waqf Board claiming it as a Waqf property. Legal and political battles ensued, but without concrete evidence, …
In 10 big numbers – Waqf and its properties in India
A heated debate occurred in the Lok Sabha over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with Congress criticising it as unconstitutional and BJP defending it as nec …
India’s parliament set to debate controversial law on Muslim endowments
India’s parliament has begun debating a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to change laws governing Muslim land endowments in the country …
Waqf Properties in India: Key Facts and Numbers
The Waqf Amendment Bill sparks debate in India, aiming to regulate over 872,000 Waqf properties, prevent misuse, and address governance issues.
From Lucknow’s Bada Imambara to Delhi’s Ferozeshah Kotla- list of iconic Waqf properties in India worth ₹1.2 lakh cr
With a staggering 3.56 lakh Waqf estates across India, this article uncovers the historical and cultural significance of these properties. Amidst recent political discussions, we delve into iconic …
Humayun’s Tomb, Maha Kumbh land and more: Bizarre claims by Waqf, third largest landowner in India
From key properties in Delhi to an entire village in Tamil Nadu, over the years, the Waqf Boards have laid claims on several properties across the country.