Issue: June 30, 2012 (Archive)

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Fire-sale strategy
As government measures such as the decision to build subsidized flats, special stamp duty and tighter mortgage conditions weigh on home sales, property prices are likely to go down in the second half of the year. Additional supply coming onstream in the next six months may also play a role in prices heading south.

Ship-shape in the city
Here's a chance for savvy investors to savor London life in comfort and be within easy reach of top attractions. Built by Union Developments, one of London's most highly regarded and creative luxury house builders, Prince's Park is a desirable residential scheme for discerning buyers.

Still the place to be
The serviced apartment market in Hong Kong has remained stable despite the global economic downturn, thanks to the continuous stream of foreigners who later decide to stay.

Spaces tight for students
With summer upon us, the rental market is nearing its traditional peak season, when an increase in leasing demand is underpinned by university students seeking accommodation, especially those who have not been able to secure a dormitory space on campus premises.

Live the high life
High Point lives up to its name with a village feel but underlays it with a new level of sophistication to offer a refined lifestyle that fuses urban chic with rural values.

Luxury digs
A top-floor apartment at Island Crest, which includes a 1,925-square-foot rooftop with private swimming pool, is on offer.

Master plan
Higgins Homes, a London developer which has won numerous awards, is offering its signature scheme that is helping to transform one of London's most central neighborhoods. Blueprint is a collection of new apartments with one, two and three bedrooms from 538 sq ft net up to 1,162 sq ft net.

Live large in the valley
Happy Valley is traditionally known for its luxury properties. And the featured home - a duplex flat B at a lower level of 8 Shiu Fai Terrace - is one of them. The spacious living room features luxurious leather-upholstered furniture and a light-colored carpet that adds to the relaxed ambience.

No easy move left on prices
Having repeatedly warned about the ramifications of rising home prices on the economy, the government looks certain to table further measures to rein in the residential market. But analysts say any additional measures will either be useless or politically impractical.

Claim a piece of sea
Here's an exciting investment opportunity to claim a private piece of the Andaman Sea as developer Eastern & Oriental launches its grand sea-facing condominiums Andaman at Quayside in Penang.

Set your pulse racing
Alongside the multimillion-pound regeneration of northwest London, The Pulse is set to become a landmark mixed- use development in Colindale and one of the most desirable residences for discriminating buyers.

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