Why Singapore investors continue to hide under REITs
SINGAPORE (Sept 7): CIMB Research is keeping its “overweight” rating on Singapore’s property segment given that investors are still seeking shelter in yield.
HomeAway out to grow the homestay market in Asia
SINGAPORE (Sept 5): HomeAway has been in the holiday homestay business since 2005, but ask someone which online platform he might use to book accommodation that is not in a hotel, and chances are he will say Airbnb.
TDSR fine-tuning not easing of cooling measures but still largely positive
SINGAPORE (Sept 5): When the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced changes to the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) framework last Thursday, the regulatory authority made it clear that it was not the easing of property cooling measures that some are hankering after.
CapitaLand launches ‘rare’ landed housing project in Singapore’s District 10
SINGAPORE (Sept 1): CapitaLand on Thursday announced the launch of Victoria Park Villas, a landed housing project located in Singapore’s District 10 and the only prime landed residential site to be awarded under the Government Land Sales programme since 1996.
Nation-building through comprehensive architecture
IT is not every day that one gets to sip green tea under a large tree in the expansive garden of one of Malaysia’s prominent architects.
SGX launches REIT Index for Asia Pacific ex Japan
SINGAPORE (Aug 29): Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Monday launched the SGX APAC ex Japan Dividend Leaders REIT Index, comprising 30 real estate investment trusts (REITs) across the Asia Pacific region excluding Japan.
Astaka launches One Bukit Senyum master plan
JOHOR BAHRU/SINGAPORE (Aug 29): Singapore Exchange Ltd-listed Astaka Holdings Ltd unveiled the master plan for its flagship One Bukit Senyum (OBS) development at the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for the new headquarters of the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB).
HSR symposium draws more than 500 real estate investors
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 27): TheEdgeProperty.
No boom in property values from HSR but gradual increase, says Savills
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 27):The planned high speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (HSR) is a long-term project that would not create a property boom, but property values will increase gradually, said Savills Malaysia executive chairman Chris Boyd.
