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Buying your first home should feel exciting. But once you start comparing prices, loans and monthly commitments, the decision can get real very quickly.
Do you buy the RM400,000 home you can comfortably afford now, or wait for the RM700,000 home you really want?
Starting small sounds safer, but it is not always the better…
Property Fundamentals Pass the Mid-Year Test
The first half of 2026 tested global property markets through regional security tensions, temporary repricing and changing financing conditions.
What followed was a rapid recovery and a clearer investment picture. Capital is now moving towards markets supported by demographics, infrastructure and policy, rather than short-term speculation.
The United Arab Emirates demonstrated strong…
Vietnam’s Housing Market Enters a Selective Reset
Vietnam’s residential market entered August 2026 in a period of consolidation. Prices remain relatively firm, but transaction activity is slower as buyers become more selective and borrowing costs stay elevated.
During Q2 2026, developers launched approximately 12,000 primary condominiums across the enlarged Ho Chi Minh City market and more than 4,000…
Bangkok Retail Market Enters a New Phase
Bangkok’s retail property market is evolving as developers place greater emphasis on transit-oriented locations, experiential concepts and asset repositioning.
Total retail supply reached 9.27 million square metres in Q1 2026, recording only a marginal 0.12% quarter-on-quarter decline. This reflects a relatively stable market despite wider economic uncertainty and a fresh pipeline…
Vision 2030 Continues to Drive Market Momentum
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market maintained strong momentum in June 2026, supported by Vision 2030, major infrastructure investment and continued population growth.
Demand remains healthy across the residential, commercial, hospitality and logistics sectors, particularly in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
Large government-backed developments, including NEOM, Diriyah Gate, The Red Sea and Qiddiya,…
Inflation Eases as Market Conditions Improve
The Philippines property market entered the second half of 2026 with a gradually improving economic outlook.
Inflation declined for a second consecutive month, falling from 7.2% in April to 6.4% in June. Lower fuel and transport costs supported the improvement, while monthly inflation recorded its first decline in a year…
Lower Oil Prices Bring Economic Relief
Global financial conditions are showing signs of improvement after a turbulent start to 2026. Oil prices fell by more than 20% in June, declining from US$105 to around US$73 per barrel as tensions between the United States and Iran eased and key shipping routes gradually reopened.
Lower oil prices could reduce pressure…
Karachi Enters a More Disciplined Market Phase
Karachi’s real estate market is moving towards a more stable and yield-driven investment environment, supported by macroeconomic improvements and major fiscal reforms.
As of June 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan maintained its policy rate at 11.50%, while inflation stood at 11.70%. Foreign exchange reserves reached USD 22.04 billion, helping the Pakistani…
Malaysia’s Market Shifts in Favour of Buyers
Malaysia’s property market entered the second half of 2026 with a clearer focus on value, affordability and financial discipline.
Targeted fuel subsidies and higher living costs have reduced the appeal of speculative property purchases. Instead, the market increasingly rewards buyers who study pricing, location fundamentals and long-term affordability…