OPINION & ANALYSIS
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Luxury Expert: Singapore Cooling Considerations
Singapore is one of very few Triple A economies in the world. It has its own independent currency and has become a safe haven for wealth. Tax or no tax, interest in Singapore property, which is in limited supply, will therefore remain reasonably strong for both domestic and international investors. For now, the money may turn to commercial property, as well as to bargain hunting, but the latter won’t be easy to find as there are already too many ‘hunters’ out there. What analysts often mistake for speculation in Singapore, I believe is a genuine demand for luxury property.
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Leading Edge: Phuket: Investing in the rebound
Average prices for resort properties on Phuket have dropped in the last two years, but properties in prime locations continue to appreciate, and emerging locations are drawing new investment.
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In depth: London Research: Market Intelligence
As London’s international property market expands and diversifies to keep pace with demand, investors require continuously updated research in order to keep pace with trends and new developments.
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Analysis: Region: Talking to Brando’s ghost
Facing the demons of failure in today’s property market.
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Uncertainty roams Singapore property market
Property prices in Singapore could drop five to ten per cent this year forecast some analysts in the city, reports Channel NewsAsia. Others say interest remain string and there could even be more cooling measures on the way. The president of the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS), Wong Heang Fine, said they were [...]
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Ananda Development plans THB4 billion IPO
Property developer Ananda Development Co., Ltd plans to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in order to mobilise THB4 billion (US$129.3 million) for projects worth a combined THB10 billion (US$323.2 million) to be launched in the second half of this year, reports The Bangkok Post. The IPO will be made in March or April [...]
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China cools, Jakarta sizzles
According to Jones Lang LaSalle’s latest Q4 2011 Asia Pacific Residential Index, which follows eight luxury residential markets within the region, there was on average a 0.2 per cent increase in capital value in the fourth quarter of 2011. While Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Mumbai witnessed an increase, and Kuala Lumpur and Singapore remained stable, [...]
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Luxury condo market satiated by expat buyers
Luxury condominiums still remain to be flourishing in Manila’s property market due to a resurgence of expatriate buyers, reports the Malaya Business Insight. According to executive director of CBRE Philippines Asset Services, Jose Luis Matti III, “You can’t buy large pieces of land in Metro Manila anymore so the next closest thing would be a [...]
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Last word: Commercial trends in Asia
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the benchmark for property professionalism worldwide. The organisation’s independent research provides valuable insights on all aspects of the market.
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Hi life: Valentines for geeks
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Hi life: Lux news
The essence of luxury can be summed up in one word: Cartier. This Valentine’s Day, give her a gift she will never forget in this new collection of magnificent jewelry.
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Hi life: roomorama
Part of the Summit Windmill Golf Residence Bangkok, comprising 70 luxurious suites and residences, these one bedroom units are fully furnished with all the right touches to assure total comfort. Commanding spectacular views of Summit Windmill Golf Club, the suites and residences are set in a peaceful world of their own, yet conveniently located off Bangkok’s Bangna-Trad highway, just minutes from the city’s Sukhumvit business and entertainment district, while Suvarnabhumi International Airport along with the area’s important industrial estates are all within easy reach.
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Hi life: Moon Cove – Hai Leng, Phuket, Thailand
Independent reviews of fine rental properties throughout South East Asia. Part of the intimate Moon Cove estate, Hai Leng villa is a bay-watcher’s dream, found directly on the beach at the small yet bustling Yon Bay at the tip of Cape Panwa on Phuket’s south east coast. Still largely undiscovered by the tourist hordes, Ao [...]
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In depth: The secret way to luxury London
Although London is something of a shining light in what is an increasingly murky global property investment landscape, buying top end properties in the UK capital can still be a serious challenge. Not only is the market currently suffering from low levels of supply, meaning competition for the best properties is fierce, but much of the stock available never actually hits the open market. This makes it increasingly difficult for both domestic and overseas buyers to find the right property whether looking for a permanent luxury home or a smart investment purchase. Nevertheless, London remains one of the safest and most desirable places to buy high-end property with a healthy prime market that is defying the wider UK market and even bucking global trends.
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