Canada
Canada’s housing market started 2026 with softer sales and more balanced supply compared to prior years. Total home sales in 2025 fell 1.9% from 2024, and the MLS® Home Price Index was down about 4% year-over-year by year-end.
CREA forecasts a modest rebound in 2026, with sales expected to rise 5–7% and average prices…
Vietnam’s major property markets are entering a new price cycle, with apartment values in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi continuing to climb, in some cases rivaling or even surpassing landed homes.
HCMC: Apartments Narrow the Gap with Landed Property
In Ho Chi Minh City, high-end apartment prices are approaching the level of…
Australian home values continued their upward trend in January, rising 0.8% nationwide, according to Cotality’s Home Value Index. This marks a modest acceleration from December’s 0.6% increase and highlights the market’s resilience despite affordability pressures.
All capital cities and regional markets recorded price growth during the month. However, results were mixed acrosst the major…
Malaysia’s Ringgit is at multi-year highs, yet groceries and property remain expensive. Here’s why, plus whether renting or buying makes sense in 2025.
Explore Philippines real estate investment in 2026. Discover rental yields, ROI potential, top cities and legal rules for foreign investors.
For years, the “10% down-payment rule” has been one of the biggest psychological and financial barriers to homeownership in Malaysia. The assumption was simple: no large cash reserve, no entry. Budget 2026 changes that narrative, placing greater emphasis on financing accessibility rather than affordability alone.
With enhanced policy tools now in place, aspiring homeowners…
Johor’s property market continues to expand, but the focus is shifting from pure growth to infrastructure readiness. According to Kashif Ansari, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Juwai IQI, the defining issue shaping real estate decisions is no longer just location or pricing, but access to electricity and water. As highlighted in coverage by Astro Awani…
As February 2026 unfolds, the global economy is showing encouraging signs of stability, supported by steady GDP growth forecasts and accommodative monetary policy across major markets. Emerging economies particularly in Asia and parts of Latin America are expected to drive much of this momentum. While geopolitical tensions have introduced some uncertainty, markets have remained resilient,…
Markets Re-Enter an Age of Alchemy
The year has barely begun, yet the alchemy of global markets has already shifted. Rising geopolitical risk, the resurgence of AI-led capital expenditure, buoyant equity markets, and precious metals at stratospheric levels are rapidly reshaping the investment landscape.
Investors are no longer chasing growth at any cost. Priority…
As inflation eases and interest rates gradually decline, 2026 is shaping up as a more supportive year for real estate capital. Forecasts point to modest but resilient global growth, improving affordability, and a recovery in transaction volumes, particularly in markets where demographics, infrastructure spending, and policy reforms align.
1. Interest Rates and Buyer Activity …
