Capital Moves Toward Stronger Fundamentals
As the UAE property market becomes more mature and selective, international investors are increasingly looking beyond Dubai for the next phase of opportunity.
Rather than searching for a single “next Dubai,” capital is shifting toward markets backed by population growth, tourism, infrastructure investment, limited housing supply and strong rental demand. These fundamentals are…
Policy Reform Takes Centre Stage
Vietnam’s residential market is entering the final quarter of 2026 with policy, rather than pricing, driving the conversation. Resolution 21-NQ/TW is set to shape the next round of Land Law and housing amendments, including proposals linking apartment use to a building’s service life and placing greater reconstruction obligations on owners.
The…
Luxury Segment Drives Bangkok Condominium Activity
Downtown Bangkok recorded more new condominium launches in H1 2026 than during the same period a year earlier, with luxury and super-luxury developments emerging as the main drivers of new supply.
Completed condominium projects achieved an average sales rate of 93%, led by the luxury segment at 95%. Projects still under construction recorded a lower…
New Home Sales Rebound Sharply
Singapore’s private residential market started the second half of 2026 on a stronger note, with new home sales rebounding after two consecutive months of decline.
According to URA data, new private home sales jumped from 156 units in June to 731 units in July 2026, more than quadrupling month-on-month. However, sales…
Market Growth Becomes More Selective
Saudi Arabia’s property market entered the second half of 2026 in a period of recalibration. Long-term fundamentals remain strong, but residential demand is becoming increasingly price- and affordability-sensitive, favouring well-located and correctly priced projects over broad market speculation.
Real estate transaction value reached SAR 112 billion in Q1 2026, up 6.8% year-on-year, while…
Residential Recovery Moves Into Clearer View
The Philippine property market is showing stronger signs of recovery, led by a sharp improvement in residential absorption.
In Metro Manila, preselling net take-up surged 765% year-on-year in Q1 2026, driven mainly by the economic and affordable segments. As a result, remaining inventory life fell to 6.8 years, down from a…
Asia Pacific Defies Global Expectations
The global economy has remained more resilient than expected in 2026 despite persistent inflation and elevated energy prices. The IMF projects global growth of 3.0% in 2026, rising to 3.4% in 2027, while Southeast Asia’s five largest emerging economies are expected to grow 4.1% this year.
Asia Pacific is performing particularly strongly. CBRE…
Karachi Market Holds Firm Amid High Interest Rates
Karachi’s property market is demonstrating resilience amid improving macroeconomic stability, with activity increasingly driven by genuine, value-oriented buyers rather than speculative leverage.
The State Bank of Pakistan’s 11.50% policy rate has helped moderate speculative activity, while premium residential values remain relatively firm. The market benchmark for 350–400 sq yd premium homes…
Luxury Property Defies the Broader Slowdown
Malaysia’s property market is moving through a clear cooling phase. In the first half of 2026, total transaction volume across all property sectors declined 4.5%. However, properties priced above RM1 million were the only segment to record positive transaction growth, rising 2.2%.
The divergence highlights the resilience of the premium segment. High-net-worth buyers…
In-House Talent Turns AI Into Practical Tools
Juwai IQI is strengthening its focus on artificial intelligence by turning internal business challenges into practical technology solutions.
This month, IQI brought together 30 in-house teams for an AI Hackathon, giving employees the opportunity to develop tools that could improve everyday operations across the business. The initiative builds on IQI’s…
