[2026-02-13 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At Your Service | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Expanded Hong Kong scheme allows resale homebuyers to pay sellers directlyHKMA launches a direct transfer option for second-hand property transactions, replacing the traditional escrow system managed by law firms.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/your-service

[2026-02-13 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chief of UN intellectual property agency wins re-election

Snippet: Daren Tang secured victory despite questions over his leadership and a whistle-blower letter, as US and China stayed largely on sidelines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343385/wipo-chief-wins-re-election-un-faces-financial-turmoil

[2026-02-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: JXG wins Sector Award at CIPM Great HR Quiz - DailyNews

Snippet: JXG (Janashakthi Group) emerged as the Sector Winner (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Investment) at the CIPM Great HR Quiz 2026, held recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/business/950209/jxg-wins-sector-award-at-cipm-great-hr-quiz/

[2026-02-13 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prime Constructions achieves C1 Grade under CIDA grading system - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Constructions (Pvt) Ltd (PCL), the construction arm of the real estate leader, the Prime Group, has achieved the coveted C1 grade under the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) grading system in just two and a half years since its incorporation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/business/950236/prime-constructions-achieves-c1-grade-under-cida-grading-system/

[2026-02-13 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Average public housing wait time in Hong Kong rises to 5.6 years

Snippet: Housing Bureau attributes third consecutive quarterly increase to high demand for flats in urban areas

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343364/average-public-housing-wait-time-hong-kong-rises-56-years

[2026-02-12 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wealth | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Hong Kong’s rich grow richer as stock boom lifts multimillionaires’ wealth, Citi saysThe number of Hongkongers with at least HK$10 million in net assets edged up to 395,000, as a booming stock market offset property weakness.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/wealth

[2026-02-12 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obesekarapura Housing Project resumes - DailyNews

Snippet: Construction on the Arunodaya Mawatha Apartment Project in Obeysekarapura officially resumed today (12), after being abandoned since 2020 due to the financial crisis and political instability.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/local/950130/obeysekarapura-housing-project-resumes/

[2026-02-12 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's oldest social housing complex has the lowest rents

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-fuggerei-social-housing-complex-has-the-lowest-rents-augsburg/video-75136343

[2026-02-11 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vendors upbeat despite rent rises as crowds flock to Lunar New Year fair

Snippet: From flowers to fai chun, crowds return in force to Victoria Park on the fair’s opening day as the Year of the Horse approaches

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343218/hong-kong-vendors-optimistic-despite-rent-hikes-lunar-new-year-fair-crowds-flock

[2026-02-11 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Country Garden shares edge up after it avoids fines over debt disclosures

Snippet: Chinese developer says the delayed disclosure is due to ‘objective factors’, rather than a failure by the executives to properly discharge their duties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3343140/country-garden-shares-edge-after-regulators-hold-back-fines-over-debt-disclosures

[2026-02-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Supreme Court allows mother to reclaim gifted property - DailyNews

Snippet: The Supreme Court has settled a protracted family property dispute by ruling that a mother is entitled to reclaim a property gifted to her daughter on the ground of gross ingratitude.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/lawnorder/949083/supreme-court-allows-mother-to-reclaim-gifted-property/

[2026-02-11 04:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany takes on Berlin's apartment squeeze

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-takes-on-berlins-apartment-squeeze/video-75806741

[2026-02-10 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong land fetches US$230 million as Chinese developer outbids city rivals

Snippet: China Overseas Land & Investment beats eight rivals to secure a 50-year lease for a 33,712 sq ft housing plot in Ngau Tau Kok

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343088/hong-kong-residential-plot-fetches-us230-million-chinese-developer-outbids-city-rivals

[2026-02-10 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s property woes likely to hurt some Hong Kong banks’ 2025 earnings: Citi

Snippet: Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Bank of East Asia could be affected the most as they have the highest exposure to China’s property sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3343080/chinas-property-woes-likely-hurt-some-hong-kong-banks-2025-earnings-citi

[2026-02-10 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Philippine top court says same-sex couples can co-own property - DailyNews

Snippet: The Philippine Supreme Court in a landmark decision has ruled that same-sex couples can be considered co-owners of property.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/breaking-news/948617/philippine-top-court-says-same-sex-couples-can-co-own-property/

[2026-02-10 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Smaller than a closet’: the tiny Seoul flats going viral on YouTube

Snippet: YouTuber Drew Binsky tours Seoul’s US$250-a-month micro-flats, sparking conversation on urban housing and South Korea’s hidden pressures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3343051/inside-seouls-closet-homes-youtube-tour-reveals-reality-gosiwon-living

[2026-02-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CIABOC summons Gota, Mohan Peiris over alleged housing allocation - DailyNews

Snippet: Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on February 13.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/local/948399/ciaboc-summons-gota-mohan-peiris-over-alleged-housing-allocation/

[2026-02-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman leaves city job to live on uninhabited island, loves off-grid lifestyle

Snippet: Former property development executive swaps rat race for ‘harsh’ and ‘stormy’ remote island; lives off plentiful supply of eels, crabs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/environment/article/3342256/china-woman-leaves-city-job-live-uninhabited-island-relishing-grid-lifestyle

[2026-02-09 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | Asian property markets’ supply constraints are a double-edged sword

Snippet: The narrow pool of high-quality assets benefits landlords and affluent investors but poses a challenge to prospective buyers and renters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3342877/asian-property-markets-supply-constraints-are-double-edged-sword

[2026-02-08 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hong Kong’s headquarters economy fuels rebound in commercial property

Snippet: The headquarters economy is powering office and retail recovery, with rising demand, stabilising rents and renewed investor confidence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342815/what-hong-kongs-headquarters-economy-and-how-it-drives-commercial-property-upswing

[2026-02-07 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Buying a Luxury Apartment in Colombo? Read This First - DailyNews

Snippet: Colombo’s luxury apartment market has officially left its dating phase behind and stepped into a more grown-up investment persona, where decisions in 2026 are driven by performance metrics rather than glossy promises. The proof is in the data, average asking prices for luxury apartments in Colombo’s Central Business District (CBD) climbed by around 48% between 2018 and 2023, laying a solid foundation for today’s pricing strength and investor confidence.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/business/946832/buying-a-luxury-apartment-in-colombo-read-this-first/

[2026-02-06 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kowloon East site attracts nine bids as Hong Kong housing outlook brightens

Snippet: Hong Kong developers show stronger interest in land sales as home prices rebound and sentiment improves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342684/kowloon-east-site-attracts-nine-bids-hong-kong-housing-outlook-brightens

[2026-02-06 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Concrete collapse in Modara claims life of a young child - DailyNews

Snippet: A small child who was outside on the ground floor died when a section of concrete collapsed on his head on the seventh floor of the Randiya Uyana housing complex in Modara, Colombo, on the night of the previous day (04).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/local/946698/concrete-collapse-in-modara-claims-life-of-a-young-child/

[2026-02-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Inheriting’ a dead man’s default - DailyNews

Snippet: This appeal, (Muruthen Rallage Nawarathne Bandara and others vs. Henaka Rallage Premachandra Bandara (2025) SC/Appeal/18/2017) emerging from a long-standing property dispute in the District Court of Kegalle, centres on the procedural complexities of substitution and the execution of an ex-parte decree following the death of a defendant. The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka granted leave to appeal to address two pivotal questions of law: first, whether the District Judge erred in allowing the substitution of the deceased defendant under Section

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/general-opinion/946386/inheriting-a-dead-mans-default/

[2026-02-05 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Expanded Hong Kong scheme allows resale homebuyers to pay sellers directly

Snippet: HKMA launches a direct transfer option for second-hand property transactions, replacing the traditional escrow system managed by law firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342543/faster-and-safer-hong-kong-allow-resale-home-payments-through-direct-bank-transfers

[2026-02-05 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong property back as a top choice for foreign investors, study says

Snippet: Commercial sector rebounds after missing top 10 a year ago, CBRE says, as Knight Frank research shows recovery in luxury residential deals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342451/hong-kong-back-top-choice-foreign-commercial-property-investors-study-says

[2026-02-05 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building

Snippet: For months, the Trump administration has justified its dramatic midnight raid on a Chicago apartment complex by saying that it had intelligence that the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But officials have provided no evidence to back up the claim.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/chicago-venezuela-immigration-ice-raid-landlord-tren-de-aragua

[2026-02-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | China’s real estate rethink can help end developers’ debt addiction

Snippet: The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342182/chinas-real-estate-rethink-can-help-end-developers-debt-addiction

[2026-02-03 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UBS move to West Kowloon reshapes demand in Hong Kong office market

Snippet: The Swiss bank says the move will strengthen links to mainland China and Greater Bay Area clients

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3342262/ubs-move-west-kowloon-reshapes-demand-hong-kong-office-market

[2026-02-03 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fracspace to invest Rs 5 Bn in Altaira resort, suite, vila project - DailyNews

Snippet: Fracspace, the global real estate and lifestyle development announced its strategic entry into Sri Lanka through Altaira—its flagship international development and a considered step in the company’s global expansion journey at a press conference held in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/business/944432/fracspace-to-invest-rs-5-bn-in-altaira-resort-suite-vila-project/

[2026-02-03 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nursing home goes from renter to buyer as uncertainty chills property investors

Snippet: Elderly care operator among the few active buyers, with a US$14.4 million deal for the site it occupies bucking investor retreat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3342210/nursing-home-goes-renter-buyer-uncertainty-chills-property-investors

[2026-02-03 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Shanghai is buying small older flats to revive its ailing housing market

Snippet: Pudong, Jing’an and Xuhui districts will lead the programme, which comes amid signs of stabilisation in the secondary market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342204/shanghai-buy-second-hand-homes-rental-housing-pilot-support-property-market

[2026-02-02 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fergie called Epstein ‘brother’ and ‘legend’, new emails reveal

Snippet: Ex-wife of UK’s former prince Andrew asked late sex offender for rent money and joked ‘just marry me’ in 2009 exchanges, documents show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342141/sarah-ferguson-called-epstein-brother-and-legend-new-emails-reveal

[2026-02-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | Hong Kong’s housing market recovery rests on solid foundations

Snippet: Unlike the commercial property sector, the city’s residential market is supported by multiple factors helping to drive demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3342044/hong-kongs-housing-market-recovery-rests-solid-foundations

[2026-02-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Bleak start’ to 2026 for China’s property sector as sales declines accelerate

Snippet: China’s top developers slumped in January, with weak demand and fading policy support raising fresh concerns over debt repayment capacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342060/bleak-start-2026-chinas-property-sector-sales-declines-accelerate

[2026-02-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SHKP posts another Sierra Sea sell-out as Hong Kong property rebound strengthens

Snippet: Fifth consecutive sell-out at Sai Sha development shows recovery gathering pace, with analysts forecasting further price increases ahead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3341986/hong-kongs-shkp-rolls-out-350-sierra-sea-flats-after-sell-outs-worlds-priciest-market

[2026-02-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firms are scoping out overseas property. What is catching their eye?

Snippet: With residential development on the wane, Chinese firms are investing in smart city, logistics and new energy projects, Knight Frank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341527/chinese-firms-are-scoping-out-overseas-property-what-catching-their-eye

[2026-02-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Hong Kong must fix Tenants Purchase Scheme’s flaws before any relaunch

Snippet: The public housing sale scheme for tenants was a bold experiment that delivered partial success but left thorny problems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3341588/hong-kong-must-fix-tenants-purchase-schemes-flaws-any-relaunch

[2026-01-30 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hang Lung flags ‘tough slog’ for property, looks to mainland malls for growth

Snippet: Hong Kong developer says property segment recovery will be slow, but sees mainland retail and consumption offering the clearest upside

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341858/hang-lung-flags-tough-slog-property-it-looks-mainland-malls-growth

[2026-01-30 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea forced to act after Cambodian worker’s death in freezing dorm

Snippet: Seoul has apologised and pledged to improve foreign worker housing following the woman’s death in a makeshift dwelling in 2020

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341820/south-korea-forced-act-after-cambodian-workers-death-freezing-greenhouse-dorm

[2026-01-30 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Haputale land given by Ranil to GMOA for holiday resort taken back to government - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has reclaimed a five-acre tract of land in Haputale, previously leased to the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) during the administration of former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The property, part of the Viharagala estate under the Ministry of Plantation Industries, had been leased to the GMOA for a period of 30 years for the development of a holiday resort.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/breaking-news/942968/haputale-land-given-by-ranil-to-gmoa-for-holiday-resort-taken-back-to-government/

[2026-01-29 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spirits rise as baijiu shares rally on Lunar New Year demand

Snippet: With liquor stocks viewed as a barometer of real estate-linked business activity, the rally reflects renewed hopes for the property sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341718/spirits-rise-baijiu-shares-rally-lunar-new-year-demand

[2026-01-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: New Proposal Could Provide Guaranteed Resources for NY Homeless Families Placed in Hotels

Snippet: New York state may soon guarantee homeless families placed in hotels the same services as those in shelters, including help finding housing, meals and child care.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-homeless-families-hotels-update

[2026-01-29 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Construction of 115-unit Torrington apartment complex resumes after years of delays - DailyNews

Snippet: The Urban Regeneration Project under the City of Colombo has officially restarted construction of the Torrington apartment complex, which consists of 115 housing units. The project, which began 14 years ago but was repeatedly halted, had remained largely inactive since 2017.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/942247/construction-of-115-unit-torrington-apartment-complex-resumes-after-years-of-delays/

[2026-01-29 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Altair issues title deeds to individual ownership - DailyNews

Snippet: Altair Residences have, over the past six months, seen more than 100 individual title deeds being executed by apartment owners, providing owners with a clear, registered, legal title to their apartments in accordance with Sri Lankan property law.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/business/941677/altair-issues-title-deeds-to-individual-ownership/

[2026-01-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What haunts China’s investors? Geopolitics and a demographic abyss, survey finds

Snippet: Weak domestic demand, shrinking confidence in the property market and a declining fertility rate fuel caution among investors in China’s major hubs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341567/what-haunts-chinas-investors-us-geopolitics-and-birth-dearth-survey-finds

[2026-01-28 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ras Al Khaimah eyes Chinese, Hong Kong investors as UAE-China ties deepen

Snippet: The emirate aims to more than double tourist arrivals by 2030 and is pitching opportunities in property, green and digital projects.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations/article/3341557/ras-al-khaimah-eyes-chinese-and-hong-kong-investors-uae-china-ties-deepen

[2026-01-28 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court - DailyNews

Snippet: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (28) as proceedings resumed in the case filed under the Public Property Act.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941484/former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-appears-before-court/

[2026-01-28 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ex‑President Gotabaya and former officials to be served notices over alleged unlawful compensation following Aragalaya property damage - DailyNews

Snippet: The Supreme Court today directed that notices be served on several respondents, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. This is in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition challenging alleged unlawful compensation payments to former Ministers and Members of Parliament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941433/ex-president-gotabaya-and-former-officials-to-be-served-notices-over-alleged-unlawful-compensation-following-aragalaya-property-damage/

[2026-01-28 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home prices snap 3-year downturn as rents surge to a new high

Snippet: The property market has turned a corner, buoyed by rate cuts, stock gains and talent schemes, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341501/hong-kong-home-prices-snap-3-year-downturn-rents-surge-new-high