Property Report Magazine - April - May 2021

In this issue

The 165th issue of Property Report Magazine is a celebration of all things urban, with rigorous analysis on how the pandemic has reshaped conurbations across Asia Pacific. Claude Touikan, the Hong Kong architect changing China’s cities, and Jean de Castro, chair of the Urban Land Institute Philippines, are profiled in this issue. Project Confidential delves into a heritage-inspired project modernising Sydney’s inner city while Neighbourhood Watch features Phnom Penh’s booming Chroy Changvar area. A full investment feature on Cambodia sheds light on locals’ diversifying investments. This issue also checks in on the expat situation in another great city, Singapore, and neighbouring Malaysia, where home buyers are benefiting from various stimulus measures. The Dispatch section also tackles China’s latest cooling measures.

Hot Stuff

Try these refreshing, digital ways to cool down when summer starts to apply the heat

1 min

Bling It On Home

Paragon of Pyrmont has transformed a coveted site west of Sydney’s CBD by applying fantastical luxe twists to units inspired by the humble Aussie terrace house Coast Residences in Johor

6 mins

Jean de Castro - Raising Her Voice

Picking up the baton passed by her father, Jean de Castro is steering engineering firm ESCA through stormy waters in the Philippines

6 mins

Uptown Boy

Having shelved early dreams of emulating Billy Joel, Claude Touikan has shifted his focus towards shaping the future of Asia’s cities through his work at top Hong Kong architectural firm Lead8

7 mins

Rollin' By The Rivers

Sandwiched between the Tonle Sap and the Mekong, Chroy Changvar is one of Phnom Penh’s rising stars

4 mins

Turning Inwards

The pandemic has resulted in a shift in Cambodia’s property sector as affluent locals invest in landed developments and even dip their toes into the foreigner-dominated condo market

7 mins

Shots In The Arm

The devastation wreaked by the pandemic on Malaysia’s economy is clear for all to see, but government stimulus packages and financial incentives are riding to the rescue of the country’s real estate sector

8 mins

Do Or Die

Asia’s cities have been at tipping point for years, but the global pandemic may just be the catalyst for meaningful progress in areas such as green building, digital infrastructure and urban planning

9 mins

Singapore's Economy In Its Worst Shape Since The Global Financial Crisis

With Singapore’s economy in its worst shape since the Global Financial Crisis, there are signs that its status as a hub for expatriate workers may be threatened

5 mins

China Surge Slows

New restrictions on home loans designed to reduce exposure to China’s real estate market are yet to show signs of impact. But analysts predict the inevitable result will be a slowdown in price growth after a surge post-lockdown

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.