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Tokyo Property Surge: Why 2025 Is Just the Start

Tokyo Property Surge: Why 2025 Is Just the Start Tokyo’s real estate market is entering a powerful new phase, with 2025 poised to be a breakout year. Major development projects, resilient demand, and strong investor appetite are setting the stage for a sustained property boom in the Japanese capital. Central Tokyo’s Skyline Is Evolving According to the latest report by Mitsubishi Estate Real Estate Services, approximately 495,000 square meters of new A-class office space will be delivered in central Tokyo in 2025, followed by 429,000 square meters in 2026. By 2028 and 2029, additional landmark projects—especially near Tokyo Station—will push

May 9, 2025 No Comments

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Asia’s Real Estate Pivot: Trends Reshaping 2025

Asia’s Real Estate Pivot: Trends Reshaping 2025 Asia’s property markets are undergoing a dynamic shift in 2025. Influenced by global economic pressures, sustainability goals, and changing investor expectations, the region is adapting rapidly. According to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2025, a joint report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, the landscape across Asia-Pacific is being redefined by several key factors. 1. Flight to Quality: Core Assets Gain Ground Investors are favoring prime assets in stable cities like Singapore, Tokyo, and Sydney. The current risk-averse climate has made institutional investors more selective, focusing on properties with long-term value, stable

May 8, 2025 No Comments

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Singapore Leads Asia in Corporate Relocations

Singapore Leads Asia in Corporate Relocations Singapore has claimed the top spot for corporate relocations in Asia. The city-state continues to shine as a hub for global business. A recent study by Knight Frank highlights Singapore’s strengths in infrastructure, talent, and stability. Why Companies Are Choosing Singapore According to Knight Frank’s survey of 156 companies, 63% have moved or plan to move their operations within Asia over the next five years. Among these firms, most chose Singapore as their top relocation destination. This places it ahead of other major cities like Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Shanghai. There are several reasons

May 6, 2025 No Comments

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Thailand Leads Asia in Luxury Branded Residences

Thailand’s Luxury Property Market Booms with Foreign Investment Thailand is fast becoming Asia’s top destination for luxury real estate. Developers are focusing on wealthy foreign buyers through branded residences in cities like Bangkok and Phuket. Branded Residences: A Growing Trend The Thai property market is shifting. More developers are partnering with famous global brands to create high-end living spaces. These branded residences offer exclusivity, quality, and strong appeal to image-conscious buyers. In 2024, Thailand led Asia’s branded residence sector. The country held 23.3% of the regional market, valued at US$266 billion. Bangkok and Phuket stood out as major hubs. Over

April 24, 2025 No Comments

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Singapore Property Market Shows Signs of Stabilising

Singapore Property Market Shows Signs of Stabilising, Says Desmond Lee Public and private housing prices are rising at a slower pace, with fresh supply and post-pandemic recovery supporting a more balanced market. SINGAPORE – Singapore’s housing market is beginning to show clear signs of stabilisation, according to National Development Minister Desmond Lee. Speaking at a press conference on April 15, Mr Lee attributed this trend to a significant increase in public and private housing supply and a maturing pipeline of HDB flats that will become eligible for resale after meeting their Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) from 2026 onward. Cooling Price

April 17, 2025 No Comments

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The Industrial Real Estate Tops Investor Picks in 2025

Strong Investor Confidence in Industrial Property Industrial real estate continues to lead the pack for private investors, both in Australia and globally. Knight Frank’s newly released Wealth Report 2025 confirms that industrial property remains the most popular commercial sector. The report shows a clear rebound in global commercial real estate (CRE) in 2024. Total transaction volumes rose by 8%, reaching US$806 billion. Australia Emerges as a Global Contender Australia ranked as the sixth most active CRE market in the world. Transaction volumes jumped by 57% year-on-year, hitting US$32.8 billion in US dollar terms. Nearly half of that came from industrial

April 15, 2025 No Comments

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Affordable Housing Development Proposed at 4600 E. Olympic Blvd in East Los Angeles

A new affordable housing project is set to rise at 4600 E. Olympic Boulevard in unincorporated East Los Angeles, bringing much-needed low- and moderate-income housing to the area. The proposal, recently reviewed by the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission, aims to address the ongoing housing crisis by offering 69 affordable units. Project Overview and Design The development is spearheaded by Magna Loyal, LLC, the property owner, with architectural plans crafted by Metropolis Architecture. Known for their involvement in Executive Directive 1 affordable housing projects across Los Angeles, Metropolis Architecture has envisioned a five-story contemporary building for this site. Unlike

October 23, 2024 No Comments

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China’s Home Sales Rebound as Beijing’s Support Boosts Market Confidence

China’s property market is showing signs of recovery as new data reveals a surge in home sales across the mainland. Following the introduction of supportive measures by Beijing in late September, confidence among homebuyers appears to be reviving, leading to increased transactions in both new and secondary home markets. Surge in Transactions Across Major Cities According to the Lingping Real Estate Data Research Institute, new home transactions across 15 key cities jumped by 24% last week, with sales reaching 24,287 units. Similarly, secondary home sales surged by 20%, totaling 20,724 units across 10 major cities. These figures highlight a significant

October 23, 2024 No Comments

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Shanghai’s Pre-Owned Home Sales Surge Amid Government Support

Shanghai’s pre-owned home sales have surged, surpassing 1,000 units in a single day for the first time in four months. On October 15, 1,334 second-hand properties were sold, marking a significant rebound in the market. This recovery is largely attributed to the supportive real estate policies introduced by the Chinese central government in late September. The revival follows key measures announced by Pan Gongsheng, governor of China’s central bank, on September 24. These policies include a 50-basis-point reduction in mortgage rates, bringing them closer to new loan levels, and lowering the minimum down payment for second homes from 25% to

October 16, 2024 No Comments

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The Disappearing Act of Affordable Housing: A Growing Crisis in the U.S.

Affordable housing in the U.S. is on the brink of a major crisis, as thousands of units built under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program are set to expire in the coming years. This program, which has been in place since 1986, has been responsible for creating 3.6 million affordable housing units, yet many of these units are nearing the end of their 30-year affordability period. For tenants like Marina Maalouf, a longtime resident of Hillside Villa in Los Angeles, this expiration marks a significant threat to their livelihood. Marina’s rent doubled in 2021 after her building’s LIHTC contract

October 8, 2024 No Comments