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8th January 2013 Asia

Property prices still rising in Singapore despite govt curbs

The price of new homes in Singapore increased to a new record by 1.8% in the fourth quarter of 2012, the latest figures from the Urban Redevelopment... Read more

27th December 2012 Asia

Govt policies could dampen demand in prime property markets in Asia Pacific in 2013

Asia-Pacific prime property markets are unlikely to outperform the other regions of the world in 2013 as government policies dent demand for... Read more

12th December 2012 Asia

Price tightening policies expected to continue in China and Hong Kong in 2013

Global economic uncertainty, slow expansion in local economies and the continual effect of tightening policies are the key issues likely to impact... Read more

4th December 2012 Asia

Jakarta expected to have strongest price growth in Asia in 2013

Luxury residential property prices in Singapore and China are showing signs of stabilising after declining over the past six months, according to the... Read more

29th November 2012 Asia

Thai condo market proving popular with domestic and international buyers

Thailand continues to be one of the most popular destinations for real estate investors with Pattaya a key market for condominium purchases, it... Read more

26th November 2012 Asia

Beijing and Hong Kong residential property markets remain robust

Residential property markets in Beijing and Hong Kong are continuing to see robust demand, according to the latest Jones Lang LaSalle Asia Pacific... Read more

15th November 2012 Asia

Stamp duty changes in Hong Kong expected to cool the residential property market

A new Buyer’s Stamp Duty introduced for the residential property market in Hong Kong is likely to cool the sector, according to analysts, and if it... Read more

13th November 2012 Asia

UK property prices creeping up

In the 12 months to September 2012 UK house prices increased by 1.7%, down from a 1.9% increase in the 12 months to August, figures published today... Read more

7th November 2012 Asia

Hong Kong’s new stamp duty aimed at foreign buyers

The Hong Kong government has sought to cool the city’s notoriously pricey property market by announcing a special Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) for... Read more

5th November 2012 Asia

Activity in Asia Pacific commercial property markets slows

Transaction activity in some commercial property markets in the Asia Pacific region have slowed due to subdued economic growth forecasts, according... Read more

2nd November 2012 Asia

Emerging Asia Pacific property markets likely to remain strong but growth is polarised

India’s residential property market continued to expand in the second quarter of 2012 and the performance of the Indonesian residential real estate... Read more

1st November 2012 Asia

Hong Kong sees strong price growth despite cooling measures

The Hong Kong property market saw is strongest quarterly growth in the second quarter of 2012 since the middle of 2009, according to the latest... Read more

24th October 2012 Asia

Property prices rose in Singapore in the third quarter of 2012, latest figures show

Resale prices of private non landed homes in Singapore increased by 3.2% in the third quarter of 2012, according to the latest data from the... Read more

18th October 2012 Asia

Rising land prices forcing new property prices beyond the reach of many in Bangkok

Few new property developments are being launched in Bangkok as rising land prices mean that new developments are priced at levels that are only... Read more