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Asia-Pacific Leads in Real Estate Transparency Advancements

The 2024 Global Real Estate Transparency Index by JLL highlights major progress in transparency, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Transparency is now a key focus for investors, occupiers, and governments navigating global challenges like geopolitical tensions and sustainability goals. Top Performers in Global Transparency The UK remains the global leader in transparency, followed by France, the US, Australia, and Canada. Notably, Singapore has joined the “Highly Transparent” group, ranking 13th. This reflects its growing emphasis on sustainability and digital services. Malaysia, at 33rd, remains in the “Transparent” group, with its logistics and industrial sectors gaining prominence. Emerging markets, including Indonesia,

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December 6, 2024 No Comments
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Vancouver Condo Market Dominated by Investors Favoring Smaller Units

The Vancouver condo market is being heavily influenced by investors who prefer smaller units, according to recent data from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP). This trend reflects a growing investor preference for maximizing returns through higher rent per square foot, which tends to be more lucrative for compact living spaces. In Vancouver, where property prices continue to soar, around one-third of all condos are investment properties. These units, particularly those under 600 square feet, offer investors a greater rental yield compared to larger units. A key reason for this is the higher rent per square foot associated with

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October 10, 2024 No Comments