Property Focus
Affordability of real estate in Cambodia
With the constant increase in property prices in recent years, the most common question posed by many property buyers is, are we at risk of a real estate bubble? Cambodia went through the experience of the real estate market crash in 2008. In order to prevent a bubble, all parties within the industry, including buyers […]
Read MoreBank Deposit Rates Vs Property Investment Yields
Interest rates on bank deposit savings accounts here in Cambodia are very high in general and investors buy properties seeking annual yields as well as capital appreciation.
Read MoreCVEA Plans Opening of Property Training Centre
The Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (CVEA) is seeking commitment from investors for a new property training centre, a school to generate more highly trained human resources
Read MoreExpert Plugs Eastside for Next Phnom Penh Boom
The future potential for Phnom Penh’s real estate market is expected to be based on the expansion and movement to the eastern side of the capital in next five to ten years according to real estate experts.
Read MoreWorld Bridge Homes Adjusts Low-cost Housing Project Payment Policy
In response to market feedback, World Bridge Homes announced on February 2 an adjustment to the down payment policy of its low-cost housing project by extending the payment period from six months to 24 months.
Read MoreSeoul transit hub design wins award
An international competition to design a USD1.2bn transport hub and shopping centre for the Gangnam district of Seoul has been won by French firm Dominique Perrault Architecture. The multi-use development in downtown Seoul will feature a train station, shops, an art gallery, and educational centre and parks, and when complete will be the largest underground […]
Read MoreUk Sells Thai Embassy
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is to sell its 3.7ha Bangkok embassy in the Thai capital’s exclusive Wireless Road area for USD600m.
Read MoreVietnam Real Estate Mergers Hit Record High
Sustained foreign investment in Vietnam’s real estate sector resulted in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reaching a record total of USD1.5 billion in 2017, according to a recent report by real estate and investment management firm JLL, reported in DEALSTREETASIA.
Read MoreMyanmar Interest Rates Under Pressure
The government of Myanmar is under pressure from the real estate industry to reduce the high capital gains tax and interest rates on borrowing to boost investment in the construction and property sectors.
Read MoreMalaysian Market Continues Downward Trend
Following a year characterised by a steady decline in prices, the Malaysian property market will continue to reach for the bottom before eventually stabilising.
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