[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

[2026-01-27 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong records US$95 million worth of luxury home deals in a single day

Snippet: The surge in luxury home deals comes amid a recovery in Hong Kong’s residential property segment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341425/hong-kong-logs-us95-million-worth-luxury-home-deals-single-day

[2026-01-27 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: जर्मनी में 100 रुपये से कम सालाना किराये का अनोखा घर

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/fuggerei-worlds-oldest-social-housing/video-75486675

[2026-01-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s manufacturing powerhouse cuts 2026 GDP growth target after missing mark

Snippet: Guangdong province, an industrial behemoth hit by property and global headwinds, shifts focus in a strategic pivot amid national reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341259/chinas-manufacturing-powerhouse-cuts-2026-gdp-growth-target-after-missing-mark

[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sampath Bank signs MoU with Prime Lands Residencies for financing solutions - DailyNews

Snippet: Sampath Bank PLC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prime Lands (Pvt) Ltd and Prime Lands Residencies PLC at the Sampath Bank Head Office, introducing an exclusive financing solution to make property ownership more accessible for Sri Lankan homebuyers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/business/940278/sampath-bank-signs-mou-with-prime-lands-residencies-for-financing-solutions/

[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PM to launch National Housing Programme 2026 in Galle tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Housing Programme 2026 under the theme ‘A Place of Our Own – A Beautiful Life’ is scheduled to be launched in Galle tomorrow (28) under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/local/940538/pm-to-launch-national-housing-programme-2026-in-galle-tomorrow/

[2026-01-26 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese investor snaps up Hong Kong luxury home for US$22 million

Snippet: Mid-Levels West deal highlights continued strong demand for Hong Kong’s trophy homes, driven largely by mainland Chinese buyers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3341283/mainland-chinese-investor-snaps-hong-kong-luxury-home-us22-million

[2026-01-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russian strikes knock out heat in freezing Kyiv as peace talks continue - DailyNews

Snippet: Thousands of apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv remain without heating, electricity and water once again, after Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine’s two largest cities early Saturday morning.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/world/939685/russian-strikes-knock-out-heat-in-freezing-kyiv-as-peace-talks-continue/

[2026-01-26 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prominent right-wing newspaper finally admits that Trump “needs therapy" - DailyNews

Snippet: When even Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal starts whispering that Donald Trump might be “flirting with cognitive decline,” you know the Trump circus has gone from tragic to dangerous. For months, the president has been hell-bent on seizing Greenland — confusing diplomacy with real estate, and sovereign nations with beachfront condos.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/25/breaking-news/939497/prominent-right-wing-newspaper-finally-admits-that-trump-needs-therapy/

[2026-01-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | Why China Miao ethnic group moves houses at night, dances with soot on faces upon completion

Snippet: Age-old tradition stems from time when Miao people had to stage secret home relocations to avoid landlords seeking rent or debt repayments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3340563/why-china-miao-ethnic-group-moves-houses-night-dances-soot-faces-upon-completion

[2026-01-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | A home is more than a price tag. Hong Kong must remember this

Snippet: Policymakers confronting the city’s ageing building stock should respect residents’ wishes and protect their interests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3340956/refurbish-or-rebuild-hong-kongs-housing-renewal-must-put-residents-first

[2026-01-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All signs point to rebound in Hong Kong’s housing market: Morgan Stanley analyst

Snippet: A combination of factors – falling interest rates, rising rents and stamp duty removal – bodes well for the market after years of downturn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3340953/all-signs-point-rebound-hong-kongs-housing-market-morgan-stanley-analyst

[2026-01-24 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: From real estate to art: Why everything is being tokenized

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/from-real-estate-to-art-why-everything-is-being-tokenized/video-75583303

[2026-01-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: TikTok US joint venture seen resembling Apple’s China iCloud deal

Snippet: ByteDance retains algorithms and intellectual property rights and remains the largest single shareholder of the new joint venture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3340996/tiktok-us-joint-venture-seen-resembling-apples-china-icloud-deal

[2026-01-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nomura banker buys HK$75 million house as Hong Kong luxury market steadies

Snippet: Villa Rosa purchase comes as top banks strike an upbeat note on Hong Kong’s luxury housing market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3340970/nomura-banker-buys-hk75-million-house-hong-kong-luxury-market-steadies

[2026-01-23 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 50 families affected by 2023 landslides to receive new homes under Kabaragala project - DailyNews

Snippet: The Kabaragala Housing Project, established under the Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure to resettle 50 families displaced by the 2023 Kabaragala Estate landslide in Poonagala, Badulla District, has now entered its final stage.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/local/938768/50-families-affected-by-2023-landslides-to-receive-new-homes-under-kabaragala-project/

[2026-01-23 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A dispute over rooms - DailyNews

Snippet: In the case under review the Supreme Court deliberated — upon appeal — a property dispute originating from the District Court of Mawanella. (K.G. Somapala alias R.U. Somapala v. W. A. Sumanasiri Udawatta [SC APPEAL NO. 48/2010].)

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/general-opinion/938415/a-dispute-over-rooms/

[2026-01-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Home Lands rewards high performers with new vehicles - DailyNews

Snippet: Home Lands, one of Sri Lanka’s number one real estate developer, has always believed that its greatest strength lies in its people.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/business/938297/home-lands-rewards-high-performers-with-new-vehicles/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Complaints against Hong Kong property agents rise faster than home sales

Snippet: Market recovery exposes pressure points as complaints surge 56 per cent, with online advertising violations dominating cases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3340865/complaints-against-hong-kong-property-agents-outpace-home-sales-market-rebounds

[2026-01-22 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Construction worker falls, pierces buttock on rebar at Hong Kong government site

Snippet: Labour authorities investigating after police receive report on Thursday morning of accident at Tung Chung site under Housing Department

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340846/construction-worker-falls-pierces-buttock-rebar-hong-kong-government-site

[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tests student housing land sales amid slumping office demand

Snippet: Government invites interest in three sites for student hostels, signalling a shift from office sites to education-focused development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3340776/hong-kong-tests-student-housing-land-sales-office-market-slowdown-curbs-tenders

[2026-01-22 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Provide speedy relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament yesterday that promises made to the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah should be implemented quickly. Provision of relief and housing following Cyclone Ditwah have faced significant criticism for being slow and disorganised, leaving many displaced without essential support, he said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/breaking-news/937987/provide-speedy-relief-to-those-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-01-21 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cebu’s quirkiest luxury resort and the former Hong Kong-based banker behind it

Snippet: Plantation Bay has been a hotspot in Cebu, the Philippines, since 1996. Owner Manny Gonzalez shares why his independent property is special

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3340529/cebus-quirkiest-luxury-resort-and-former-hong-kong-based-banker-behind-it

[2026-01-21 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Salvar florestas de forma rentável no Mali

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/salvar-florestas-de-forma-rent%C3%A1vel-no-mali/video-75583068

[2026-01-20 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong earmarks Kai Tak site among 3 plots for private student hostel projects

Snippet: Sha Tin and Tung Chung sites also among those the government will open for interest to develop into private student hostels to ease housing pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340582/hong-kong-earmarks-kai-tak-site-among-3-plots-private-student-hostel-projects

[2026-01-20 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Stalled Obesekarapura housing project to resume under new contractor - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a contract to Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd to complete the construction of 300 housing units at Arunodaya Mawatha, Obeysekarapura in Rajagiriya.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/20/local/936886/stalled-obesekarapura-housing-project-to-resume-under-new-contractor/

[2026-01-20 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks cap longest slide in 2 months on China slowdown

Snippet: Investors hold off on bets after reports show fourth-quarter growth decelerated and property prices continued to slide

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340487/hong-kong-stocks-trade-close-1-week-low-china-slowdown-jitters-tariff-dispute

[2026-01-20 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong must tackle the ‘demoralising impact’ of unaffordable housing

Snippet: With a new study underlining how much harder it has become for young people to afford a flat in the private market, the search for solutions should be stepped up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340375/hong-kong-must-tackle-demoralising-impact-unaffordable-housing

[2026-01-20 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Helpless’: Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants seek aid as eviction looms

Snippet: Housing Bureau says it is in contact with 109 households in Cheung Sha Wan’s Yee Wa Building, with many tenants needing transitional homes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340474/hong-kong-authorities-very-concerned-dozens-face-eviction-subdivided-flats

[2026-01-19 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Housing Authority members urge clarity on Tai Po rental site swap

Snippet: Committee members seek explanation as housing secretary says site is ‘good choice’ for resettling residents of fire-hit Wang Fuk Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340458/hong-kong-housing-authority-members-urge-clarity-tai-po-rental-site-swap

[2026-01-19 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Spotlighting Sri Lanka’s Rising Real Estate Champions - DailyNews

Snippet: At this year’s PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka), Home Lands Group reaffirmed its position as one of the country’s most forward-thinking real estate leaders, securing top honours across development, design, and investment categories. When taken as a whole, these wins show a portfolio characterized not only by scale and ambition but also by cleverly implemented ideas that improve residential living and unleash long-term value for both investors and communities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/business/936111/spotlighting-sri-lankas-rising-real-estate-champions/

[2026-01-19 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland China’s home prices extend slide, deepening property downturn

Snippet: New home prices fall again in December, with declines across most cities, as second-hand values plunge year on year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3340369/mainland-chinas-home-prices-extend-slide-adding-strain-struggling-property-sector

[2026-01-17 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Unruly inmates at Boossa Prison brought under control; transfers planned - DailyNews

Snippet: A group of detainees at Boossa High-Security Prison climbed onto the rooftop of D Ward and engaged in unruly behaviour yesterday (16), causing damage to prison property, a spokesperson for the Department of Prisons said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/local/935407/unruly-inmates-at-boossa-prison-brought-under-control-transfers-planned/

[2026-01-17 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Hong Kong needs to ask the hard questions about its net-zero challenge

Snippet: Analytical depth in property developer Hang Lung’s net-zero report offers a glimpse of what the path to Hong Kong’s emissions goals might look like

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3339817/hong-kong-needs-ask-hard-questions-about-its-net-zero-challenge

[2026-01-17 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Contractors’ botches lead to bans on bidding for Hong Kong public projects

Snippet: Measures follow government probe into problems at three light public housing sites in Siu Lam, Tuen Mun and Chai Wan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340227/contractors-botches-lead-bans-bidding-hong-kong-public-projects

[2026-01-17 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Multi-million-euro Spain property links to Romualdez

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/martin-romualdez-links-multi-million-euro-spain-property/

[2026-01-16 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President to launch National Housing Programme 2026 in Jaffna - DailyNews

Snippet: The inaugural ceremony of the National Housing Programme 2026 will commence this morning (January 16) in Meesalai, Chavakachcheri, Jaffna, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/934976/president-to-launch-national-housing-programme-2026-in-jaffna/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s finance sector a ray of sunshine for city’s retail property segment

Snippet: Financial services providers are emerging as a new force in the city’s retail property leasing space, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339955/banks-and-brokerages-growing-demand-space-buoys-hong-kongs-retail-property-sector

[2026-01-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UNDP commends Govt’s plans - DailyNews

Snippet: Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment released on Wednesday, underscoring the scale of recovery needs and the urgency of accessible financing for the most vulnerable. The qualitative assessment, based on key informant interviews with 510 local officials, business leaders, and community representatives across 85 divisional secretariat divisions in the 22 most affected districts, found that 95% of

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/business/934546/undp-commends-govts-plans/

[2026-01-15 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong authorities halt use of elevating platform at site after worker death

Snippet: Labour Department suspends use of such platforms at Victoria Blossom housing project in Kai Tak after worker got trapped between device and wall

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3340002/hong-kong-authorities-halt-use-elevating-platform-work-site-after-worker-death

[2026-01-15 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to cut relending rates, widen credit support for private sector and tech

Snippet: Beyond the central bank’s rate cuts that take effect Monday, authorities will work to lower the minimum down payment for commercial property purchase loans to 30 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339992/china-cut-key-policy-lending-rates

[2026-01-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | How the Osaka and Kyoto Ritz-Carltons blend luxury with Japanese tradition

Snippet: The Ritz-Carlton Osaka in the busy Umeda district is opulent, while the tranquil Kyoto property reflects the vibe of Japan’s cultural capital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3339854/how-osaka-and-kyoto-ritz-carltons-blend-classic-luxury-japanese-tradition

[2026-01-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why mortgage subsidies could be key to getting China’s consumers spending

Snippet: Beijing is striving to boost household spending amid an economic slowdown. But first it needs to stabilise the housing market, scholars say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339874/why-mortgage-subsidies-could-be-key-getting-chinas-consumers-spending

[2026-01-14 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Animal welfare groups slam Hong Kong pet shop for offering cat rental service

Snippet: Pet shop gave clients the chance to rent a cat for a week for HK$800 with a refundable deposit of HK$6,500 before buying

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339892/animal-welfare-groups-slam-hong-kong-pet-shop-offering-cat-rental-service

[2026-01-14 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | China’s new property pivot is coming. Expect full stabilisation ahead

Snippet: As property curbs to boost spending hit practical limits, a push to stabilise assets is now being seen as a prerequisite for consumer confidence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3339640/china-set-double-down-property-market-stability

[2026-01-14 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Burning mugwort linked to flat fire that killed elderly Hong Kong man

Snippet: Firefighters say 78-year-old victim had a habit of burning mugwort

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339839/elderly-man-dies-fire-hong-kong-public-housing-estate

[2026-01-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong commercial property set for 10% rise in 2026, Colliers says

Snippet: ‘Measured recovery’ is in progress as mainland investment hits a half-decade high, consultancy says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339783/mainland-chinese-money-drive-10-rise-hong-kong-commercial-property-deals-colliers

[2026-01-14 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Review of Meta-Manus deal a reminder of what’s at stake in US-China rivalry

Snippet: As Chinese firms look abroad, the authorities have to balance intellectual property protection and national security against commercial interests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3339681/review-meta-manus-deal-reminder-whats-stake-us-china-rivalry

[2026-01-13 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s SHKP secures HK$1.4 billion land deal in Northern Metropolis

Snippet: Property giant says site could yield over 1.2 million sq ft of floor area and 2,700 flats, making it one of the biggest housing projects in the area

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339708/hong-kongs-shkp-secures-hk14-billion-land-deal-northern-metropolis