Singapore Property News

A group calling themselves "The Really Free School" have taken over Guy Ritchie's £6 million (US$9 million) London property. The squatters have already been served with an eviction notice.

Leading UK letting agent, Countrywide, has released a report showing private rental properties across the UK are being snapped up in just 15 days after first appearing on the market.

A couple from Dawlish, England who bought a house just 18 months ago for £1,700,000 say the value has plummeted to an estimated £1,100,000 along with their garden, as their home crashes into the sea below.

Banyan Tree Holdings have raised US$214 million through their private equity fund, the Banyan Tree China Hospitality Fund. Stating their intention to develop hospitality projects in China and Vietnam under the Angsana and Banyan Tree brands.

A nuclear bunker, located just fifty miles from Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland, has been put on the property market by its owners, Comrie Development Trust.

Actor Johnny Depp has bought the Palazzo Donà Sangiantoffetti Palace in Venice, Italy. The actor, whose recent films include The Tourist bought the property for a reported US$ 13.8 million.

A survey released last week by Savills PLC reported that Hong Kong residential real estate is the most expensive in the world.

The Ascott, has announced plans to invest in 12 new properties across Europe and Asia by the end of 2011. The Ascott, one of the largest serviced residence companies in the world, the new properties will be located in China, India and Qatar.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has issued a statement indicating that China will tighten its restrictions on foreign real estate investment.

Redevelopment of Battersea Power Station, the iconic and grade two listed building, has been approved by London mayor, Boris Johnson.

Always think about the people. It’s the same when designing any other product always think about the consumer. This is what should be done when building affordable housing as well.

Construction is underway on SPARCH’s landmark Raffles City Ningbo development, a one-stop shopping, dining, business, and lifestyle destination covering some 157,800 sq m.

Altamira Santander Real Estate, a division of the Spanish bank Santander, is offering to pay the first year of mortgages for all new customers.

Singapore's Dorsett Residences was sold out in a day at an average price of S$1,800 per sq ft, by the appointed marketing agent Knight Frank.

The Spanish property market seems set to surge as figures show a dramatic rise in sales of new homes.

A villa developer in Layan beach, Phuket is giving away a car with every villa purchased and you even get to choose the colour!

New condominiums in Bangkok are being launched almost daily, with developers and investors unconcerned about the possibility of a property bubble.

Spain and Portugal have placed a joint bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.

Singapore property magnate Kwek Leng Beng is in the process of negotiating what could become the most expensive land deal in Malaysian history.

Official figures for the first half of 2010 show that Turkey is welcoming increasing numbers of visitors to its shores. Experts believe that this will, in turn, be positive for the Turkish property market.

A report by Global Property Guide has confirmed that Singapore currently has the best performing property market in the world.

Real Estate within the Asia-Pacific region continues to show strong signs of recovery amid positive reports from several companies in the property sector.

According to a report by property research company IPD, returns from Australian property investments increased six fold during the second quarter of 2010.

Will the upcoming talks resolve the long drawn out Cyprus property dispute?

Singapore's number one property site links with REA Group’s market-leading Australian real estate site and bi-lingual Hong Kong site to help property buyers in the Asia Pacific

According to an International Residential Review by Chesterton Humberts the Asia Pacific region is leading the global property market recovery.

Ocean Villas Group will be targeting China in the second half of 2010 as they look to add many more High Net Worth Individuals to their already large database of clients.

China takes steps to cool, the housing market following predictions of a fall in house prices.

Laguna Resort and Hotels Plc., have announced the sale of Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket for 2.62 billion Baht to Dusit Thani Public Company Limited.

Istithmar, the investment arm of Dubai World, has sold the prestigious Grand Buildings located in the West End of London

New restrictions governing beach front lland in Phang Nga province come into effect.

More distressed properties to enter the market in the west - could this be a good time to invest?

At a recent seminar Thai Government Ministers said that they expect Thailand’s economy to grow by up to eight percent during 2010.

A luxury villa in Phuket was sold recently for a record 24 million USD.

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Phuket’s eighty metre building restriction will remain in effect for another two years, it has been announced

Proving that there is still life in the Phuket property market, well known resort group, Absolute, have launched their latest branded resort - Absolute Twin sands Resort and Spa, overlooking Tri Trang Beach, Patong.

Ocean Villas Group will be exhibiting at the iProperty.com Expo Luxury Collection being held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 30th July to 1st August 2010.

The Bay, located on the stunning cape Yamu penninsular, has one of the best views in Phuket. A handful of people are lucky enough to have their homes at The Bay, read on to find out how you can join them.

Asia Pacific tops the list for the fastest growing property markets world-wide....read on to find out how you can cash in on this lucrative market.

The newly launched Absolute Twin Sands Resort and Spa in Patong, Phuket, has sold over 60% of their inventory in record time.

A little known beach in Phuket, Thailand remains undiscovered by mass toursim - find out more about this virtually deserted tropical paradise.

If there's one Phuket villa estate which shouldn't be overlooked it's this one - read on to find out more...

Dollar bonds sold by China real estate companies this year are the worst performers among Asian non-financial corporate debt denominated in the U.S. currency amid concern the nation’s property market is overheating.

A Spanish property developer is offering to pay your VAT on any property purchase before the end of June 2010.

Ocean Villas Group to showcase Phuket property at the SMART International Property and Real Estate expo in Hong Kong, June 2010.

Property and hotel development on the tropical island of Phuket, Thailand is continuing apace despite the recent political unrest in Bangkok, report by Rebecca Smith.

Singapore based IPS Securex Pte Ltd is the first security systems integrator in the world to obtain Business Continuity Management certification under both British Standard BS25999 and Singapore Standard SS540

Exclusive discounts and incentives on property at Laguna Phuket - available only to Phuket Ocean villas and Ocean Villas group clients.

We are delighted to announce that Laguna Property will be partnering Phuket Ocean Villas and Ocean Villas Group for the upcoming Smart Investment and International Property Expo, Singapore.