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…
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…
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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…
Written by Dave Platter, Global PR Director
Japan’s property market has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, shifting from years of stagnation to becoming one of Asia’s most appealing investment destinations. As highlighted by Juwai IQI Group CEO Kashif Ansari, Japan’s rebound is supported by a stable economy, low interest rates, major urban…
Written by Taco Heidinga, Global Real Estate Strategist Juwai IQI & Founder, Homes in Asia
As global citizens, we no longer chase only financial returns, we seek lifestyle, security, and global optionality. The world is shifting, and with it, the definition of a “safe” or “smart” investment. In 2025, three powerful trends define where capital is moving next:…
Written by Nelson Li, Head of IQI Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s office sector recorded a positive shift, achieving 143,700 sq ft of net absorption, largely driven by increased leasing activity from banks and multinational firms. The overall office vacancy rate dipped to 13.4%, with Central improving to 11.0% and Wanchai/Causeway Bay easing to 12.0%.
Rents slipped marginally by 0.1% month-on-month, though early stabilisation signs appeared in select prime buildings. A notable…
Pakistan’s tourism driven and coastal real estate sector gained strong momentum in 2025, supported by domestic travel demand and increasing global investor interest.
Key destinations such as Gwadar, Karachi’s coastline and the northern mountain regions are rapidly emerging as real estate hotspots. Gwadar is undergoing a major transformation under CPEC, with the Gwadar Development Authority establishing a 2,585-acre Central Business District with valuable coastline frontage.
Karachi’s luxury waterfront is also…
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A big round of applause to IQI for winning over 20 awards at the The StarProperty Awards 2025: Realtor Edition!
IQI has once again proven its excellence with an outstanding achievement this year, taking home 24 awards in total — surpassing last year’s record of 21.
Among the highlights were the prestigious…
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