Issue: August 25, 2008   (Archive)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013   




Confidence in condos
Among southeast Asian nations, Thailand seems unable to attract a lot of foreign investors to its property market. And it's probably due to some myths about Thai taxation, said Apichart Chutrakul, chief executive of property developer Sansiri.

Room to breathe
If you're looking for space and freedom, Green Crest at Ngau Tam Mei in Yuen Long could be right up your street. The tranquil surroundings and mountain views offer an escape from the hustle and bustle.

On cloud nine
Regent Nine is a new residential development in the East End of London, located just moments away from Regent's Canal and Hoxton.

The high life
A cozy house with a warm fireplace may once have been a fairytale dream for many romantic souls. That dream can be reality. Nestled in a quaint alpine hamlet, The Chedi Andermatt is a luxurious five- star contemporary hotel and residences development that combines traditional alpine style with modern design.

Ins and outs of mainland cash
Just as hongkongers started to believe the government curbs on the residential property market were finally taming the spiraling prices, another force is threatening to tip the balance - cash-rich mainland developers.

Gardens of delight
Life in London's Docklands gets a little bit more exciting with Royal Victoria Gardens, the latest phase of Marine Wharf at Surrey Quays entering the picture.

Home prices put squeeze on Kiwi recovery
New zealand could see its economic recovery threatened by high-flying home prices, an independent think-tank warned.

Reach for the Skye
Skye by Crown is Australia-based property developer Crown Group's inner-city offering in Sydney - a 20-story residential complex with six levels of basement car parking.

Industrial deals likely to take hit
An increasing number of investors have shown stronger interest in industrial property.

Sites get scheme off to flyer
The first two residential plots - at Kai Tak - designated exclusively for Hongkongers received an impressive 29 bids from developers. But experts say bidders were lured by location rather than the government's idea of "Hong Kong Property for Hong Kong People."



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