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Is China the Key to HK’s Property Sector?

Is China the Key to Rescuing Hong Kong’s Property Sector? Hong Kong’s property market, long seen as one of the world’s most expensive and resilient, has entered one of its deepest slumps in decades. Residential and commercial prices have fallen sharply since 2021, while debt-laden developers and sluggish demand have weighed on confidence. The question now is whether China can step in to stabilize the market—or if the decline will continue unchecked. A Market Under Pressure Property values in Hong Kong have dropped more than 30% from their peak, with both residential and commercial sectors facing weak sentiment. The government

September 16, 2025 No Comments

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What’s Driving Asia’s High-Rise Property Boom?

Global High- and Mid-Rise Residential Real Estate Outlook Executive Summary The global high- and mid-rise residential real estate market is evolving rapidly across nine key regions: Canada, USA, UK, UAE, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore. While global headwinds such as inflation and high interest rates affect all markets, local fundamentals, policies, and demographics are driving highly divergent outcomes. A major theme is the supply-demand paradox: luxury and high-end housing continues to thrive, while affordable mid-market housing remains scarce. This is widening the gap between property values and average incomes worldwide. Global Market Dynamics Economic Pressures Demographic Shifts

September 12, 2025 No Comments

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Why Philippine Developers Are Shifting to Luxury Hospitality?

Philippine Developers Eye Luxury Hospitality Growth A growing residential oversupply is pushing more Philippine developers to explore opportunities in luxury hospitality, with industry experts pointing to rising demand for upscale hotels, resorts, and branded developments. Oversupply Driving Diversification According to Bill Barnett, founder and managing director of Thailand-based hospitality consulting firm C9 Hotelworks, the Philippine real estate market is at a turning point. “With real estate being overbuilt, developers will have to find a niche,” Barnett said. “The real estate situation in the country triggers more luxury because of the oversupply.” He noted that while the Philippines has over 7,000

September 5, 2025 No Comments

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Is Miami’s Bold Design Driving Asia’s Architecture Shift?

Introduction Miami’s Arquitectonica—famed for the iconic Atlantis Condominium—has become a driving force in Asia’s architectural evolution. Their bold designs are transforming skylines. They are also influencing how real estate develops across the region. Arquitectonica’s Origins in Miami Arquitectonica was founded by Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Laurinda Spear. The firm first gained international fame with the Atlantis Condominium. With its pastel colors, exposed staircases, and five-floor cut-out, the building defined a new era of postmodern architecture. From Miami to Asia: A Bold Design Philosophy Today, the firm’s fearless design ethos shapes projects across Asia. From Singapore to Manila, Arquitectonica introduces daring geometry

August 21, 2025 No Comments

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Asia’s Property Market Proves Resilient Amid Global Volatility

Asia’s Property Market Proves Resilient Amid Global Volatility Despite persistent global headwinds, Asia’s property sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data and expert analysis. Driven by solid fundamentals, strategic investments, and evolving market trends, the region’s real estate markets continue to defy broader economic uncertainty. Positive Momentum Across Segments The office sector remained stable, with several key cities reporting healthy demand and steady rental rates. While hybrid work has become mainstream, many corporations maintain significant office footprints, particularly in prime business districts. Retail properties showed signs of recovery as consumer confidence improved. Physical

July 10, 2025 No Comments

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Meliá Hotels Eyes APAC Growth With Luxury Expansion Plan

Meliá Hotels Eyes APAC Growth With Luxury Expansion Plan Spanish hospitality giant Meliá Hotels International has unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with a strategic focus on luxury and premium segments. The move comes as travel demand continues to rebound across key Asian markets, opening fresh opportunities for international hotel operators. Targeting Key APAC Markets Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Meliá Hotels International, highlighted the group’s goal of doubling its footprint in the region within the next few years. Currently operating 58 properties in Asia-Pacific, Meliá has over 20 hotels in the pipeline, with

July 8, 2025 No Comments

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Japan Resort Properties Shine

Japan Resort Properties Shine at Asia Property Awards Japan’s resort property market is rapidly gaining international attention. This momentum was clear at the 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, where a number of standout developments received top honors for blending luxury, environmental responsibility, and forward-thinking design. Award-Winning Developments Among the top winners, Kisin by Yoichi Dreams claimed three prestigious titles:– Best Resort Housing Development– Best Nature Integrated Development– Best Resort Housing Architectural Design In addition, Grand Tsuru Niseko won Best Boutique Resort Housing Development. It also shared the Top Luxury Private Villa (Greater Niseko) award with Alba by Noforma Design Studio.

June 18, 2025 No Comments

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Koh Samui’s $822M Boom: Beyond Luxury Villas Market

Koh Samui’s $822M Residential Market: Evolving Beyond Villas The Koh Samui residential property market is undergoing a notable transformation. While luxury villas still dominate headlines, the island’s $822M market is now diversifying with condominiums, eco-friendly homes, and managed villa developments. Foreign investment remains the key driver, primarily from Europe, Australia, and the Middle East . Key Market Highlights Shifting Buyer Preferences Investors are increasingly favoring: Legal & Tenure Trends Most transactions remain cash-based due to limited mortgage options for foreigners. Following recent legal enforcement, developers pivot toward 30-year leasehold schemes, while a few allow conversion to freehold through legitimate Thai

June 16, 2025 No Comments

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Lombok Property Boom: Hospitality Projects Surge

Shifting foundations of Lombok’s property market Over the past two decades, Lombok has undergone a quiet yet powerful real estate transformation, fueled primarily by the twin engines of tourism and hospitality. What began as a speculative land-grab by foreign investors has now matured into a market defined by integrated, hospitality-managed communities and turnkey investment properties. From Raw Land to Resort-Backed Living In the early 2000s, Lombok attracted attention from foreign developers who focused on acquiring large tracts of raw land. These were then subdivided into serviced plots within planned communities, appealing to buyers interested in building their own private villas

May 27, 2025 No Comments

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Asia-Pacific Markets Shift After Rate Cuts in China

Asia-Pacific Markets Shift After Rate Cuts in China, Australia RBA and PBOC Both Ease Monetary Policy Amid Uncertainty On May 20, 2025, two major central banks—the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC)—cut key interest rates, signaling coordinated concern over weakening domestic demand and mounting global trade tensions. These moves triggered notable responses across the Asia-Pacific property and investment landscape. Reserve Bank of Australia Cuts Rate to 3.85% The RBA lowered its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, a level not seen since early 2023. Governor Michele Bullock cited weakening consumer demand and

May 21, 2025 No Comments