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Suntec REIT to increase Singapore focus, sell three Australia properties

The plans come after a review that could help improve Suntec Reit’s capital structure.
The plans come after a review that could help improve Suntec Reit’s capital structure.

Tokyo area condo prices down 5.4% in August for first drop in five months

The drop in the overall average price for Tokyo and Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures came as rising land prices in central Tokyo made it harder for developers to acquire sites.
The drop in the overall average price for Tokyo and Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures came as rising land prices in central Tokyo made it harder for developers to acquire sites.

STB launches tender for mixed-use development at former SCGS site in Orchard Rd area

An artist’s impression of redeveloped 37 Emerald Hill.
An artist’s impression of redeveloped 37 Emerald Hill.

Hong Kong follows US Fed with first rate hike in over three years

The decision that could threaten a property recovery unfolding since 2025.
The decision that could threaten a property recovery unfolding since 2025.

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan aims to add jobs, homes

The plan was unveiled by Hong Kong leader John Lee on Sept 16.
The plan was unveiled by Hong Kong leader John Lee on Sept 16.

Japan’s land prices up for fifth straight year on housing, tourism demand

Nakamise Street in Tokyo’s Asakusa, a popular sightseeing district where land prices rose among the most in the country.
Nakamise Street in Tokyo’s Asakusa, a popular sightseeing district where land prices rose among the most in the country.

China’s property overhaul puts strain on local government income

China has moved to dismantle a three-decade-old system where developers collect money from buyers well before finishing their homes. 
China has moved to dismantle a three-decade-old system where developers collect money from buyers well before finishing their homes. 

After years of unfinished homes, China is changing its decades-old presale model

While reducing the risk of unfinished homes could help repair battered buyer confidence, the effectiveness of the new policies should not be judged by whether they immediately generate more home sales.
While reducing the risk of unfinished homes could help repair battered buyer confidence, the effectiveness of the new policies should not be judged by whether they immediately generate more home sales.

HK tycoon-backed Wharf exits Singapore with $310m sale of Scotts Square

With Scotts Square containing about 12,160 sq m of retail space, the deal translates to a price of S$2,368 per square foot.
With Scotts Square containing about 12,160 sq m of retail space, the deal translates to a price of S$2,368 per square foot.

Amara said to have put Sentosa luxury resort hotel up for sale at $200 million

Amara Sanctuary Sentosa sits on leasehold land with a tenure that expires at the end of 2075, according to sources.
Amara Sanctuary Sentosa sits on leasehold land with a tenure that expires at the end of 2075, according to sources.

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