Comfort over flash: Bluetown Architects’ holistic approach to architecture
Hangzhou-based Bluetown Architects aims to design properties that are as functional as they are striking
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A green office building blossoms in Cebu
A storied Filipino family has forged an exceptionally smart, green office tower in Cebu
6 places to see in Bangkok weekenders’ go-to beach town Hua Hin
The famous Thai beach town is adding some alluring new strings to its bow
Niseko’s property market hits $2.69B in new project transactions
PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko) Jury Chair Bill Barnett shares a market review of Niseko’s alpine resort area
Hong Kong luxury rents expect to rise 5-10% by end of 2021
The segment slowed down due to travel restrictions and the decline in expat arrivals
Singapore’s urban farming sites to produce 680 tonnes of vegetables
The new sites are located at Jurong West, Bukit Panjang, Sembawang, and Woodlands
Hotels in the Philippines repurpose space and digitise for survival
Expected changes in travel behaviour include multigenerational travel and interest in sustainable tourism
Indian retrofitted office buildings have potential value of $1.28 billion
Once upgraded, the buildings will become more investible and adept to be bundled into a REIT
Macau tourism scheme draws in 28,000 visitor arrivals per day
Thousands of locals and visitors sign up for package trips, causing hotel occupancy to surpass 51 percent
Thai urban buyers seek Hua Hin for a healthier and more active lifestyle
Luxury residence transactions surge as strong domestic interest offset the decline in overseas buyers
Metro Manila grade A office vacancy rate nears 20 percent by next year
Landlords are forced to offer rental concessions to make tenants sign up for term renewals
Taiwan government hands out 1.2M travel vouchers to boost economy
Vouchers are worth USD36 each, eligible to pay for trips, stays at hotels, sight visits, and more
Preah Sihanouk real estate recovers as local transactions rise
Multiple factors have contributed to this improvement including an increase in tourists and COVID-19 prevention
Bangkok’s residential market to improve next year due to positive buyer sentiment
The city continues to be an attractive option for foreigners, particularly Chinese, due to the lower living costs
Pandemic accelerates technological transformation and interest in Vietnam
Real estate further adopts digitisation, while consumers have a growing interest in digital banking payment
The Hengqin Zone receives more than $31 billion in funds
New transport and municipal infrastructure, as well as public service facilities, can be expected
Data shows Japanese buyers don’t appear to buy properties outside the city
Buyer behaviour in Tokyo turned out to be a less sensational and more grounded reality in 2020
Indian city launches tax payment software to turn into paperless office
The new system will make property tax payment convenient for residents
PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit’s first Digital White Paper tackles the fundamentals of responsible building
Green and climate heroes discuss how the APAC property sector can weather the environmental crisis
Filipino government aims to transform communities for safe and better living
Plans and programs have been laid out to mitigate the susceptibility of Filipino communities to natural calamities
Australian house prices now 19 percent higher than pre-pandemic period
Property prices recorded their strongest quarterly growth on record in the three months to June 2021
Singapore Housing and Development Board acts on wrongly disbursed grants
HDB will also implement process improvements and automate eligibility check processes
Hong Kong new home sales on track to reach record of 1,800 units
The city’s strong buying interest made the flats an easy sale
To tackle climate change, start at home
PropertyGuru is determined to make a difference in the countries where we operate in
Vang Vieng town receives $8 million to upgrade its infrastructure for tourism
The destination will see new roads, bridges, and improved drainage systems
The Maldives welcomes 32,970 arrivals from India this year
Travellers have been visiting for quarantine stays, but the destination wants to be recognised as a preferred travel location
Rising remote working leads Malaysians to migrate out of urban areas
PropertyGuru DataSense reveals that Malaysian homebuyers now prefer larger or more spacious units
The common criteria for foreigners seeking to invest in properties overseas
Country information, investment return, and location are some of the elements savvy investors commonly check