Retrofitting reaches Asia
Retrofitting Asia’s existing housing stock may hold the key to lower carbon emissions in the real estate industry
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Liam Aran Barnes
Saudi Arabia unveils a new fantastical centrepiece within its planned Neom megacity
The Line may not lack ambition or scale, but critics are skeptical about its credentials as a futuristic utopia
Tokenisation, real estate’s most exciting frontier
With its massive potential to democratise real estate investment, tokenisation is one of the most exciting new frontiers in the industry
Northern exposure: Niseko’s flourishing real estate attracts investors
Blessed with some of the best powder on the planet, Hokkaido—and especially its star winter sports enclave Niseko—is turning investors’ heads due to its burgeoning real estate possibilities
Battle of the bases as Thailand and Indonesia calls on digital nomads
Southeast Asian countries like Thailand and Indonesia are introducing new long-stay visas as they compete for the increasingly valuable digital nomad demographic
Down, but not out: Phnom Penh real estate picks up
The pandemic was poison for Phnom Penh as it checked the city’s supercharged property boom. But there are signs that the market is gradually turning a corner
Latest megaprojects set to change the face of Bangkok
Landmark developments along Bangkok’s Rama IV Road are upping the ante for real estate in Thailand’s capital
Cities within cities: Time for townships in Asia
Township developments that prioritise smaller, localised areas are increasingly seen as an answer to sustainability challenges
Melbourne cedes its status as the world’s most liveable city to Auckland
Melbourne’s pandemic woes have dented its armour and left the door open for Auckland
Shelters from the storm: Asia’s best luxury boltholes
120The pandemic may linger in the rear-view mirror, but an upsurge in interest in buying second homes means that Asia’s resort residences sector is thriving
Young, wealthy Thais transform Hua Hin into a hub for second home investment
Formerly regarded as one of Thailand’s more sedate coastal destinations, Hua Hin is becoming a hub for second home investment
New transit lines and upgrades in Asian metropolises open new investment frontiers
Asia’s sprawling cities have long been notorious for their traffic issues, but new advancements will take the strain off overloaded roads
Hong Kong struggles to keep its appeal as China’s influence grows
Hong Kong’s status as a hub for monied expatriates has been endangered by a range of factors and the luxury rental sector is suffering
Real estate sector turns to proptech amid global health crisis
After years of flirting with innovation, the real estate industry has been forced into a more meaningful embrace
Second-home investment destinations take the spotlight in Thailand
The pandemic has hit Thailand’s second-home destinations hard, but a surge in interest from domestic buyers and fundamentals of sun, sea and sand provide hope for the future
Niseko, Japan’s legendary ski enclave, rides high on a wave of interest from investors
The pandemic has steered investment in key ski destinations back on-piste
Green momentum grows in Asia, propelled by disruptors and innovators
With sustainability in sharper focus than ever before, visionary entrepreneurs around Asia are helping to steer the real estate industry on a mindful track
Equality hits a wall in Israel as West Bank becomes site of unlikely real estate boom
An emboldened Israel pushes forward with its construction of illegal settlements in Palestinian territory
Pandemic prompts Asian cities to face reality and push for a low-carbon, resilient future
The pandemic may just be the catalyst for meaningful progress in areas such as green building, digital infrastructure, and urban planning
Singapore’s premium rental segment at risk with the pandemic-induced departure of expats
With Singapore’s economy in its worst shape since the GFC, there are indications that its status as a hub for expatriates may be threatened
5 of the best resort style residences in Asia
Demand for resort-style residences with plentiful facilities and multi-functional space is growing in Asia
Indian real estate gets dose of reforms for increased transparency
The country’s notoriously graft-prone real estate sector is growing more transparent, thanks to government regulations and the introduction of REIT frameworks
Demand for co-working spaces shift amid COVID-induced flexible work arrangements
The pandemic may have slowed the momentum of the co-working trend, but pioneers in the industry believe their models can adapt
Build to Rent sector in the UK offers a glimmer of hope for the industry
The Build to Rent (BTR) sector in the UK is a shining light that is increasingly catching the eyes of Asian investors