Topic: Property & Housing — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Blue Ocean Group of Companies has reinforced investor confidence and regulatory credibility by securing Board of Investment (BOI) approval for three premium luxury residential developments located in some of Colombo’s most prestigious addresses. The combined investment for these projects exceeds USD 16 million, underscoring the Group’s strong financial standing, governance standards, and long-term commitment to Sri Lanka’s real estate sector.
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[2025-12-29 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While multiple factors are at play, this year’s tech exuberance helped the region’s property markets stay afloat
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[2025-12-29 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: December gains seen easing after deadly fire dampens sentiment, but a more sustained rebound is forecast from mid-2026 on easing rates
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[2025-12-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Attractive discounts, easing mortgage costs and policy support drive the market’s shift towards flats that cost below US$1.3 million
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[2025-12-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As property prices stabilise and rents are on the rise, affluent buyers are being enticed with a fresh supply of high-end homes
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[2025-12-27 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2025-12-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Future of money must be shaped by competition between private ingenuity and public purpose, not by rent seeking and speculative bubbles
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[2025-12-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ByteDance, Tencent and Alibaba are in talks over Spring Festival Gala sponsorship packages, as AI rivalry becomes a fight for ad real estate
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[2025-12-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s property sector, once a pillar of economic growth, has been on a downward trajectory since the second half of 2021
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[2025-12-24 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Asset restructuring aims to boost liquidity as mainland China developers face a prolonged property downturn
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[2025-12-24 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong is drawing cautious interest from buyers, while markets such as Shenzhen remain weighed down by persistent price declines
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[2025-12-23 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Housing minister pledges to empower local governments to buy unsold inventory and shift towards selling only finished homes with a ‘what you see is what you get’ model
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[2025-12-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Mont Verra flat has four rooms with a total saleable area of 4,332 sq ft, translating to a price of HK$51,939 per square foot
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[2025-12-23 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India has committed a US$450 million reconstruction package to assist Sri Lanka in recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The package includes US$350 million in concessional lines of credit and US$100 million in grants, and will support sectors worst affected by the cyclone, including roads, railways, bridges, housing, health and education systems, agriculture, and disaster preparedness.
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[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s real estate sector took centre stage at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, with the International Luncheon at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, recognising the island’s most outstanding developments and design achievements.
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[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, while Sri Lanka Police Officers worked tirelessly to safeguard lives and property across the country, many of their own families endured significant hardship.
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[2025-12-22 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The beginning of the end for the close-knit Choi Hung Estate as redevelopment project at the public housing community begins
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[2025-12-22 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SideBySide U-turns on policy hours after some residents in temporary housing argue donated items are theirs to keep even after they move out
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[2025-12-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From next year, anyone buying property will have to confirm their nationality – a move some analysts say is overkill
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[2025-12-21 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Viewing China’s real estate crisis solely through the lens of market indicators misses the deeper, structural shifts at play
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[2025-12-21 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special discussion was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review district-level plans aimed at restoring the lives of citizens under the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme and to examine challenges that have emerged during implementation. The meeting included Secretaries of Ministries responsible for defence, agriculture, irrigation, water supply, fisheries, transport, housing and construction, heads of relevant line institutions and all District Secretaries.
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[2025-12-20 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opting for 50-year loans lowers monthly costs, but the long-term risks are mounting
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[2025-12-20 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home affairs minister Alice Mak says some landlords appear to have been raising rents to take advantage of subsidies for displaced residents
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[2025-12-20 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Driven by an uneven recovery and property crisis, value-conscious shoppers are powering a second-hand boom as platforms use tech to verify authenticity and overcome stigma.
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[2025-12-19 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The bigger the boom, the deeper and longer the bust. After two decades of runaway growth, by 2020, China's real estate bubble had pushed home prices to more than 17 times the average salaries.
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[2025-12-19 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home affairs minister Alice Mak says two-year annual grant is based on typical rent in the area amid concerns it could drive up rates
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[2025-12-19 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Home Lands has once again solidified its position as Sri Lanka’s number one and most trusted real estate developer, achieving a historic milestone at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand on 12th December 2025. The company was crowned “Best Developer, Sri Lanka” for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its unmatched leadership in the nation’s real estate sector.
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[2025-12-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: If taken seriously, housing policy can restore trust in institutions and the foundations of civic life that elections alone cannot
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[2025-12-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kristall Spaces Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, an associate of the award-winning Austrian developer Kristall Group, has unveiled All-Suite Resort Talpe Heights.
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[2025-12-19 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Frozen assets are financial funds or property that the owner cannot access or use for any transaction or transfer because of restrictions imposed by a government — or bloc such as the European Union.
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[2025-12-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Qube’s expansion mirrors a broader trend among financial firms taking advantage of softer rents to move into higher-grade offices
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[2025-12-18 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A YouTube video revealing a pure gold logo on certain LG air conditioners has sparked a nationwide hunt for the 20-year-old units
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[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Home Lands has once again solidified its position as Sri Lanka’s number one and most trusted real estate developer, achieving a historic milestone at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand on December 12.
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[2025-12-17 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Homes will be at least 280 sq ft in size and most will be larger, making them attractive to families, Housing Authority adviser says
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[2025-12-17 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 50,000-seat stadium drives repeat tourism, supports retailers and helps prop up retail property landlords, experts say
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[2025-12-17 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Housing is a basic existential need and affects everything from a person's career chances to physical and mental health. At the same time, finding a suitable place to live can be hard in Germany — and even harder for people who are not white Germans.
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[2025-12-16 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan to require nationality disclosure for land near key sites after study finds Chinese nationals bought half of 3,498 such properties in 2024
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[2025-12-16 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Curfews, increased airport screening and the bombing of the province housing Angkor Wat have rattled foreign travellers
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[2025-12-16 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is considering taking a first step to using cryptocurrency, according to a meeting recording and other materials reviewed by ProPublica and three officials familiar with the matter. Two officials told ProPublica they believe the initiative may be a trial run for the use of crypto across the federal government.
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[2025-12-16 05:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The Spanish government has imposed a fine of €64 million ($75 million) on short-term rental giant Airbnb due to rentals not having the relevant license, officials said Monday.
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[2025-12-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The sustainability of the real estate boom will depend on how well New Delhi can address lingering gaps in affordability and infrastructure
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[2025-12-15 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s years-long housing downturn shows no signs of easing as new home prices fell 0.4 per cent month on month on average in 70 cities
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[2025-12-15 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s November retail sales miss estimates, while falling housing prices show no signs of slowing down
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[2025-12-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Retail sales grew just 1.3 per cent, with growth momentum slowing for six straight months, and January-November investment fell 2.6 per cent as the property slump persisted
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[2025-12-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Newcomers from across Asia and Europe take advantage of cheaper rents while big-ticket brands delay major commitments
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[2025-12-15 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said that due to the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, around 23,000 families have been left without safe and secure housing.
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[2025-12-13 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Europe in all its diversity and fascination – that's what Euromaxx brings to the screen. Once a week, DW's magazine offers its international viewers absorbing insights into European culture and lifestyle.
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[2025-12-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders also ask whether housing authorities should have played bigger role in supervising renovation at Wang Fuk Court
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[2025-12-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The real estate fund, including stakes in One Raffles Quay and Marina Bay Financial Centre, will be Singapore’s largest, company says
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[2025-12-12 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah has caused widespread devastation across Sri Lanka, impacting lives, property, and communities.
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