Property Report Magazine - August - September 2020

In this issue

In this issue, we talk to four of the biggest proptech pioneers turning the property sector’s pain points into potential and profit. Take a look inside one of the world’s tallest hotel buildings, Four Seasons Place in Kuala Lumpur, and explore offerings in the city’s hip suburb of late: Mont Kiara. We also interview Paul Wee, PropertyGuru’s fintech whizz, and the Philippines’ architectural tour de force in public housing, Cathy Saldaña. Get updated on the Singaporean and Thai markets, as they wage a battle against the COVID-19-induced downturn, as well as a Myanmar continuing to lure FDI into industry. We also spotlight an exciting, indigenous-led development in Vancouver. Plus, a round-up of the season’s coolest tech items awaits in Details.

New Devices And Appliances To Please Even The Fussiest Of Tech Geeks

New devices and appliances to please even the fussiest of tech geeks

1 min

Tower Of Strength

Standing proud next to the iconic Petronas Towers, Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur has overcome numerous challenges to stake its claim as one of Malaysia’s most desirable — and technologically savvy — addresses

6 mins

Ecosystem Warrior

In his role as managing director of PropertyGuru Finance, Paul Wee is marrying experience at Asia’s top banks with an interest in technology to help buyers navigate the process of purchasing real estate

6 mins

Woman Of The People

Cathy Saldaña’s bold work in the field of public housing design has made her a force to be reckoned with in the Philippines’ architecture scene

6 mins

Away From The Numbers

A rising star among KL’s suburbs, Mont Kiara offers investors excellent connections to the city, an array of lifestyle perks and a peaceful vibe

4 mins

Pause For Thought

With the 2020 global pandemic accelerating a sluggish trend in its property market, Thailand’s years of strong growth and brisk sales may be over: at least for the moment

7 mins

FORWARD MARCH

Disruption is revolutionising the property industry. Turning industry pain points into potential, these four proptech pioneers are among those renovating the face of real estate in Asia

9 mins

Wounded Lion

Plagued at one point by the highest number of novel coronavirus cases in the region, the usually steely Singapore property market has assumed crash position

9 mins

Work And No Play

Scant demand and oversupply continue to stymie Yangon’s condo market, but Myanmar’s potential as a hub for industry supplies a glimmer of hope for real estate

4 mins

Native gains

An indigenous-led real estate development in central Vancouver strikes a blow for the marginalised while easing the Canadian city’s chronic housing crisis and appealing to Asian buyers

4 mins

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Property Report Magazine Description:

Property Report has been Asia's leading luxury real estate magazine since 2004. Covering luxury real estate, architecture and design, Property Report is an essential read for anyone looking to invest in property in Asia and throughout the world.

Property Report magazine highlights all aspects of luxury living, including market analysis, developer interviews, project profiles, architecture and interior design trends.

Property Report Magazine features these primary sections:

Market Focus is an in-depth feature highlighting the top residential projects in regional Asian destinations with strong investor potential.

Luxury News features the latest gadgets and must-haves accessories for homebuyers who already own the multi-million dollar home.

Luxury Interview profiles an individual that is pushing the envelope in terms of luxury living in Asia and beyond.

Special Feature focuses on a wider international property market, including
the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada, and highlights new developments attracting overseas homebuyers from Asia, as well as projects around the world developed by regional developers.

Special Report explores a single real estate specific issue relevant to today’s market, including marine properties, green development, architecture, and design.