Sri Lanka a safe haven for investors
When Sri Lanka’s economy crashed this year, the country’s real estate sector—traditionally regarded as a relatively safe bet for investors—remained surprisingly immune to the devastation
Filters
Destination
Year
George Styllis
The call of home: Indian real estate is back on track
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) lured by the weak rupee and better offerings in the luxury residential sector are helping to put the country’s real estate market back on course
Bright future awaits Indonesia as economy rebounds and consumer sentiment improves
The nation’s real estate market remains moribund following the pandemic. But strong housing demand and bright economic tidings offer grounds for optimism
Singapore loses balance as supply chain sends property prices into overdrive
While the resilience of the housing market is a testament to the city-state’s strong economic fundamentals, it has strained a model the government has long tried to keep stable
Local heroes liberate Phnom Penh’s condo sector through growing investments
Phnom Penh’s condo boom has slowed, but developers are reaping dividends by catering to the country’s growing investor class
Commercial real estate recoups as hybrid work model takes over work from home set up
The future for Asia’s commercial real estate sector looks more secure as hybrid and more traditional office models regain momentum
Korean President flinches as reelections near, ruling afflicted by towering real estate prices
Haunted by soaring property prices, South Korea’s leader is eyeing the 2022 presidential elections with trepidation
The Philippines’ office space market goes into a freefall
Lockdown disruption, evolving work conditions, and an exodus by offshore gaming operators have sent the office space sector into freefall
Thailand takes a shot in the dark to restore real estate market confidence
Thailand’s pandemic nightmare is not yet over -- and with national vaccination efforts proceeding slowly, investor confidence in the country’s real estate market is suffering
Wealthy Khmer cause a stir in the property market as they reassess their investment options
Affluent locals are investing in landed developments and even dipping their toes into the foreigner-dominated condo market
Pandemic halts Indonesia’s Omnibus Law designed to revive the real estate market
A wide-ranging Omnibus Law, designed to set the agenda for President Jokowi’s second term, has yet to have the desired impact
Southeast Asia in recovery, shows promise for the real estate sector
Constituent nations are emerging from the pandemic, with their real estate sectors showing unmistakable signs of life
Bangkok’s towering skyline reveals a glut of supply and numerous postponed project launches
With the 2020 global pandemic accelerating a sluggish trend in its property market, Thailand’s years of strong growth and brisk sales may be over
Myanmar’s potential as a hub for industry supplies a glimmer of hope for real estate
“As many companies may consider switching their manufacturing facilities, existing industrial zones in Myanmar are anticipated to become enticing hotspots for investors”
Phnom Penh’s suburban developments gather steam, slowly capture investors’ interest
Investors looking for a cheaper alternative to the city centre focuses on the suburbs of Phnom Penh
From disastrous bushfires to global pandemic: Australia’s residential market rises from the ashes
The Aussie residential market, hit by some of the worst bushfires in memory, is now coping with the inferno that is a global pandemic
Sri Lanka eyes a revival as the political transition and pandemic cripple the tourism industry
The island nation’s property sector is currently on the ropes as they emerge out of one trough and sink into another
Indonesia’s new regulations could make or break the property sector
Rolled out to slash Indonesia’s excessive red tape, the new set of laws could make or break a stasis in the property sector
Sri Lankan real estate industry welcomes Rajapaksa family’s return to power
Their return to power has stirred visceral emotions: both positive and negative
Thailand revives old law to monitor expats’ whereabouts
The recently revived TM30 immigration may have ruffled some expat's feathers, but many still prefer to stay in the coop
6 places to relish in the charm and culture of Penang
The island destination remains one of Malaysia’s most compelling all-round spots for property speculation
Meet the man behind Thailand’s co-working empire
The entrepreneur behind HUBBA co-working spaces in Bangkok shares his views on Thailand’s startup scene
Year in review: the issues that plague Asian real estate
A turbulent twelve months has taken its toll on property markets, with Hong Kong and Sri Lanka among the worst hit
Qatar survives bother in its backyard
Proving its resilience in the face of a blockade on it by many of its powerful neighbours