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Building taller: The rise of HDB blocks above 40 storeys in land-scarce Singapore

City Vue @ Henderson (left), which is 48 storeys high. There were 44 transactions for flats above 40 storeys in 2020 and 75 in 2021.
City Vue @ Henderson (left), which is 48 storeys high. There were 44 transactions for flats above 40 storeys in 2020 and 75 in 2021.

Tokyo area condo prices top $803,000 for first time in 6 months

The average price for new condominiums in central Tokyo increased 37.4 per cent to 142.8 million yen (S$1.1 million).
The average price for new condominiums in central Tokyo increased 37.4 per cent to 142.8 million yen (S$1.1 million).

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Sky park, waterfront, and an RTS stop at your door: The JB address that makes two cities feel like one

New Casa Suites, a new residential development within R&F Princess Cove, is expected to add more than 4,300 homes to the waterfront township upon completion in 2029.
New Casa Suites, a new residential development within R&F Princess Cove, is expected to add more than 4,300 homes to the waterfront township upon completion in 2029.

Australia plans mass sale of defence sites despite concerns over training needs, morale

25-Pounder Quick Firing Gun (centre), HMAS Australia's Kedge Anchor (left) and the Douglas C-47 Dakota Propeller (right) on display as a memorial at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne.
25-Pounder Quick Firing Gun (centre), HMAS Australia's Kedge Anchor (left) and the Douglas C-47 Dakota Propeller (right) on display as a memorial at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne.

New rules, whistle-blowing channel for PropertyLimBrothers after leadership controversy

Mr Adrian Lim (left) with fellow PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Melvin Lim in 2022. The latter resigned from the firm on Jan 25.
Mr Adrian Lim (left) with fellow PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Melvin Lim in 2022. The latter resigned from the firm on Jan 25.

How the son of Iran’s supreme leader built a global property empire

Mr Mojtaba Khamenei, the second-eldest son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, oversees a sprawling investment empire.
Mr Mojtaba Khamenei, the second-eldest son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, oversees a sprawling investment empire.

New Zealand reopens luxury housing market as rich foreigners eye safe havens

Starting March 6, holders of the country’s so-called golden visas will be allowed to buy or build homes worth at least NZ$5 million (S$3.8 million).
Starting March 6, holders of the country’s so-called golden visas will be allowed to buy or build homes worth at least NZ$5 million (S$3.8 million).

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UAE’s property sector faces reckoning after Iran strikes

Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. Falling debris from an intercepted drone caused a minor fire on the outer facade.
Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. Falling debris from an intercepted drone caused a minor fire on the outer facade.

Year on from family feud, CDL shares jump nearly 5% as 2025 profit triples

For the second half year, the hotel and property group’s net profit soared 374 per cent to $538.5 million.
For the second half year, the hotel and property group’s net profit soared 374 per cent to $538.5 million.

Using capital value to assess property tax for owner-occupied homes ‘not appropriate’: Indranee

Use of rental data to determine annual value keeps property taxes more stable and predictable, Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah said.
Use of rental data to determine annual value keeps property taxes more stable and predictable, Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah said.

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