Energy Investment Supports Property Demand
Malaysia’s oil and gas industry remains resilient, supported by upstream capital commitments from PETRONAS, Shell, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips.
The PETRONAS Activity Outlook 2025 to 2027 projects continued offshore maintenance demand, with Dayang Enterprise securing RM4 billion in contracts. Major energy hubs such as Bintulu, Kerteh, Pengerang and Sabah’s deepwater fields remain central to industry…
Institutional Investment Reaches a New High
Institutional investment in India’s real estate sector reached USD 4.1 billion during the first half of 2026, representing a 58% year-on-year increase.
This was the strongest first-half performance recorded since the pandemic, highlighting renewed confidence in India’s property market despite continued uncertainty in the global economy.
The second quarter alone attracted USD 2.7…
Housing Market Cools Without a Sharp Correction
Iceland’s housing market continued to cool gradually in May 2026. The national housing price index declined 0.44% month-on-month to 113.3 points, although prices remained 2.16% higher year-on-year.
Affordability is improving as wages continue to rise faster than housing prices. The accompanying market data shows annual wage growth of 6.4%, compared with 2.2% growth in…
Residential Values Show Renewed Strength
Hong Kong’s residential market remained active in May 2026, although total transaction volume eased slightly to 7,138 units, down by 230 units from the previous month.
The secondary market accounted for 4,728 transactions, while primary sales reached 2,410 units. Despite the softer transaction volume, mass residential capital values increased by 2.0% month-on-month, indicating firmer…
Greece Property Prices Continue to Rise
Greece’s real estate market remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong international interest and continued price growth across key property segments.
Online searches for Greek property increased 12% year-on-year, reflecting the country’s growing appeal among overseas buyers seeking lifestyle, investment and long-term ownership opportunities.
Buyers from…
Global Growth Remains Resilient but Uneven
The global economy entered the second half of 2026 with stronger momentum than many expected. Growth is tracking near 2.8%, ahead of the market consensus of approximately 2.5%, supported by easing tariff pressures, more favourable financial conditions and fiscal support in Germany.
The United States and China remain the main anchors…
Dubai’s Appeal Extends Beyond Residency
Dubai’s role as a global wealth hub is not limited to people who live there. Non-resident entrepreneurs, expatriate families and international investors can use the city to coordinate banking, investments, real estate exposure, succession planning and family governance across several jurisdictions.
Its appeal comes from a combination of global connectivity, tax…
Canada’s Housing Market Regains Momentum
Canada’s housing market strengthened in June 2026 as lower borrowing costs, improving affordability and growing consumer confidence encouraged more buyers to return.
The recovery was particularly visible in Toronto and Vancouver, where sales increased while the supply of newly listed homes declined. This combination points to improving demand, although market conditions…
Cambodia’s Property Recovery Remains Selective
Cambodia’s property market remains in a gradual recovery phase, with buyer confidence improving but transaction activity still selective.
Demand is strongest in strategic locations supported by major infrastructure projects. Ring Road 3, Techo International Airport and development across southern Phnom Penh continue to strengthen interest in nearby land.
Buyers are also becoming more cautious.…
Australia’s Housing Market Enters a Cooling Phase
Australia’s housing market shifted in June 2026, with the national Home Value Index falling 0.4% month-on-month. This was the largest monthly decline recorded since December 2022.
Sydney experienced the sharpest correction, with dwelling values falling 1.2%, followed by Melbourne at 1.0% and Canberra at 0.6%. Adelaide remained unchanged, while Brisbane and Perth continued…
