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6 Factors Investors Must Check Before Investing in Properties

6 Factors Investors Must Check Before Investing in Properties

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Hong Kong Newsletter
Hong Kong Market Shows Office Stability and Residential Momentum
Written by Nelson Li, Head of IQI Hong Kong  Office Sector  Hong Kong’s Grade A office market posted a strong performance in October, with net absorption reaching 293,300 sq ft—driven by continued consolidation and a flight-to-quality as tenants capitalise on attractive lease terms. Notably, Migao Group Holdings expanded its footprint, leasing over 10,000 sq ft at Cheng Kong Center II in Central.  Vacancy rates continued…
07/01/2026267Views0Likes0Comments
India Newsletter
India’s Retail Market Emerges as a Regional Growth Leader 
Written by Manu Bhazan, Country Head of India  India’s retail sector is entering a period of structural transformation, driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation, and growing demand for premium consumer experiences. These forces are positioning India as one of the strongest retail growth markets globally.  India’s Tier 1 cities led retail rental growth in the APAC region. Galleria Market recorded…
07/01/2026219Views0Likes0Comments
English
Philippine Real Estate Shows Strength Across Residential, Office, and Logistics 
Written by Emmanuel Andrew Venturina, Head of IQI Philippines  The Philippine property sector ended 2025 on a strong note, with residential prices rising 6–8% year‑on‑year in Metro Manila and demand in suburban townships expanding by double‑digit growth thanks to new infrastructure links. Developers reported robust pre‑sales, with top projects in Quezon City and Taguig achieving 70–80% take‑up…
07/01/2026193Views0Likes0Comments
Newsletter Pakistan
Pakistan Real Estate Outlook 2026: Emerging Opportunities 
Written by Junaid Hamid, Head of IQI Karachi Pakistan  Pakistan’s real estate market is entering a new growth phase heading into 2026, supported by urban expansion, infrastructure development, digital adoption, and policy reforms. These structural shifts are reshaping demand across residential and commercial segments.  Rapid urbanisation in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad continues to push housing demand higher, particularly in…
07/01/2026392Views0Likes0Comments
Canada Newsletter
Canada’s Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Stabilisation as Sales Recover and Prices Steady 
Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada  In November 2025, Canada’s housing market showed early signs of renewed momentum as national home sales rose and prices began to stabilise. The national average home sale price reached about C$690,195, up modestly month-over-month and down only around 1.1% compared with last year — narrowing the year-over-year drop. With sales…
06/01/2026228Views0Likes0Comments
Newsletter
Juwai IQI’s CEO Provides a Malaysia Forecast for 2026 
Written by Dave Platter, Global PR Director Malaysia’s residential property market is entering 2026 with a rare combination of rising prices, tightening supply and improving buyer confidence, a contrast to conditions in many global markets.  According to Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari, 2025 was largely a year of absorption, as long-delayed projects finally reached completion. Developers delivered 23.4% more new homes than in 2024,…
05/01/2026244Views0Likes0Comments
Newsletter
Where to Invest in 2026: Interest Rates, Sustainability and Emerging Cities
Written by Taco Heidinga, IQI Global Strategic Advisor  As 2025 draws to a close, property investors are looking ahead to 2026 with cautious optimism. Shifting interest rate cycles, evolving demand patterns and structural supply constraints are shaping where capital is likely to flow next.  Interest Rates, Affordability & Buyer Activity  Several major economies, including the UK, are expected to see continued interest rate…
05/01/2026186Views0Likes0Comments
Malaysia Newsletter
1.3 Million Civil Servants: The ‘Sleeping Giant’ That Could Shake Up the 2026 Property Market 
Written by Muhazrol Muhamad, GVP, Head of Bumiputra Segment  While market discussions often focus on foreign buyers or the gig economy, data points to a far larger and more stable demand base: Malaysia’s 1.3 million civil servants.  From December 2024, civil servants received a salary increase of over 13 percent, the largest in public service history. This has significantly boosted purchasing power and housing loan eligibility. Despite…
05/01/2026164Views0Likes0Comments
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