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Green Up Time for Asian Markets

In Asia where 90 of the world’s most polluted cities are located, the implementation of green technologies and solutions by developing nations will make or break the continent’s environmental future

China's Property Market Is Riding Out Wobbles Successfully

To be (optimistic) or not to be: that is the question, as a somewhat opaque property picture leaves China-watchers grasping at recent slight signs of good news.

Golden tickets

Long delays in processing, aftershocks from the Greek debt crisis, and other inconveniences haven’t stopped Asian buyers from seizing upon citizenship-for-investment schemes in southern Europe

High Stakes Game

Foreign investors may be a rarity in China’s residential property market, but the potential rewards can be astronomical. With prices going through the roof in major cities, however, fears that the bubble will burst remain relevant

The Carnival Is Over

Years of strong growth seem like ancient history in Brazil as the country’s property sector is stymied by recession and political crisis

Chasing The Sun

A traditional favourite with senior US buyers, Florida is famous for its friendly climate and even friendlier taxes. But it’s now shaking off its blue-rinse image to appeal to a diverse range of investors seeking out the good life

Planning For A Better Future

The Philippines’ biggest townships developer is spearheading the next phase in the evolution of urban planning across the archipelago.

The Beautiful South

As supply catches up with demand in Phnom Penh, the city of Sihanoukville and its surrounding islands are emerging as Cambodia’s biggest property story.

Build It And They Will Come

Ti Chang is utilising social networks and a fearless, feminist approach to her craft to help women infiltrate the ‘boys’ club’ of industrial design

On The Right Road

A booming economy, growing middle class and a raft of infrastructure measures and tax reforms implemented by the government are all contributing to the rude health of the property sector in the Philippines

Punctured Vanity

Outcry in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and widespread anger at hubristic big-money schemes will strengthen London mayor Sadiq Khan’s hand as he attempts to address inequality in the UK capital.

Formula None

When it comes to blazing a trail, the innovators behind Department of Architecture Co. prioritise the spirit of exploration over the need to develop a signature style

Tech Of The Towns

Hyper-connected homes are rising in Southeast Asia. For early-adopting residential markets Singapore and Thailand, smart is the new luxury

Shine on

Designer Ian Potter discusses the smart technology powering his lighting work at starchitect David Roberts’ exclusive Phuket hideaway.

The only way is up

Amid a gloomy economic climate, Malaysia’s property market continues to struggle with transactions down and some realtors being forced to take second jobs. Still, solid fundamentals and value in the market are reasons to be optimistic.

Short term pain

With hoteliers and landlords railing against companies like Airbnb, the sharing economy in Asia faces some existential challenges.

Urban Whims

India’s Smart Cities Mission will see population centres around the nation transformed into high-tech hubs – theoretically anyway. But who will benefit most from this drive towards a smarter future?

Unlucky For Some

The saga of The 13, Macau’s bid to rival Dubai in the opulence stakes, suggests that super high-end luxury may not have much of a future in the territory

Sprouting From The Rooftops

Mount Pavilia is standing out from the crowd in densely populated Hong Kong due to its engaging mix of renewable and passive energy initiatives, and innovative landscaping techniques that synchronise with urban farming systems.

Automated For The People

Change has come to Changi as its new Terminal 4—the first to deploy end-to-end unmanned check-in and transit through facial recognition tech—foreshadows the airport of the future.

All Co-oped Up

Amid New York’s condo and co-op conundrum, demand for the latter remains strong but not necessarily the most pragmatic choice for international investors

Not Just A Pretty Place

Former Miss Universe turned entrepreneur Natalie Glebova lives with purpose—and this is reflected in the way she moves through and uses her Bangkok living space

Quick Off The Blocks

Ukraine’s embrace of crypto records to jumpstart its real estate sector may be the first significant indication of a worldwide shift in the way properties are bought and sold

The Brooklyn Of Bali

Surf culture, bohemian vibes and contemporary convenience collide in Canggu, sending waves through the property market on the Island of the Gods

A Farewell To Everything But Arms

With the impending loss of its EU tariff benefits—a move sparked by the political theatrics of its ‘new’ old PM— Cambodia’s growing economy may find itself derailed, with implications for the country’s property sector.

Gelle Force Wins In Sri Lanka

From the ashes of the civil war, a little shaken, a little stirred Sri Lanka is still finding its footing in the real estate industry.

Getting Smarter

Although showpiece smart-city, Songdo, is widely viewed as a let down, South Korea is at the leading edge of efforts to pioneer innovation-led urban hubs in Asia

Rebate Sparks Fury In Hong Kong

Recent tax tinkering by the Hong Kong government favours landlords are sparking fury among those clamouring for more transformative policy change to be applied to the territory’s property market

Green Dream Drives Sustainability Guru

As the one-time regional head for the World Green Building Council, Singaporean ex-architect Joelle Chen is passionate about the requirement for greater ecomindfulness within the property sector

Say Goodbye To ‘Zoning'

Say goodbye to ‘zoning’—mixed-use will dominate future development in Asian economies