[2026-02-23 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Dutch emerge as third main foreign property buyers in Spain

Snippet: Dutch buyers are increasing their share of the Spanish property market, joining two long-standing foreign buyer groups but with more of a focus on luxury properties.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260223/dutch-emerge-as-third-main-foreign-property-buyers-in-spain

[2026-02-23 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CMC Probe: New deadline for public complaints - DailyNews

Snippet: The period for submitting public complaints and information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged acts of corruption, fraud, criminal breach of trust, misuse or abuse of power, state resources and privileges, unlawful recruitments and appointments, violations of procurement guidelines, irregularities in leasing or renting out immovable or movable property, and legal proceedings and settlements conducted outside due procedure, as well as the serious losses and damages caused to state assets or revenue as a result of

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/local/956195/cmc-probe-new-deadline-for-public-complaints/

[2026-02-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | Why AI disruption isn’t a major threat to India’s booming office market

Snippet: Tech disruption is unlikely to spoil India’s commercial real estate party. If anything, the world’s hottest office market is too hot

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3344296/why-ai-disruption-isnt-major-threat-indias-booming-office-market

[2026-02-23 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Sweden's rental system is making find an apartment harder

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/swedens-rental-system-is-making-find-an-apartment-harder/video-75961957

[2026-02-23 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Sweden's rental system is making finding an apartment harder

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/swedens-rental-system-is-making-finding-an-apartment-harder/video-75961957

[2026-02-23 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Empty shops, falling rents: commercial property suffers in China retail slump

Snippet: China’s key shopping street rents have fallen to 2018 levels as cautious consumers cut spending and landlords lower prices to fill vacancies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344308/empty-shops-falling-rents-commercial-property-takes-hit-china-retail-slump

[2026-02-23 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home sales head for 22-year high as developers test price resilience

Snippet: Deep discounts that were offered by developers to reduce unsold inventory may be a thing of the past, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344098/hong-kong-homebuyers-face-dwindling-discounts-property-market-stabilises

[2026-02-23 11:44 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inner west buyer pays $5.5m for turnkey home, breaking suburb record

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/inner-west-buyer-pays-5-5m-for-turnkey-home-breaking-suburb-record-20260223-p5o4jz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-21 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Illegally acquired properties, assets seized by Police disclosed - DailyNews

Snippet: Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament yesterday (20) that all property and assets acquired through illegal activities by suspects, including organised criminals and drug traffickers, arrested in raids conducted by the Police since September 2024, up to now have been confiscated and de-activated.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/breaking-news/955328/illegally-acquired-properties-assets-seized-by-police-disclosed/

[2026-02-21 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special housing project for indigent parents of Buddhist Monks - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has initiated a special housing project to construct 1,000 houses across the country under the “Yathiwara Mapiya Niwahana National Programme” (YMNNP) within this year (2026) for parents of Buddhist priests who entered the Buddhist Order from extremely distant poverty stricken rural villages, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Deputy Minister Gamagedara Dissanayake said in Parliament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/local/955128/special-housing-project-for-indigent-parents-of-buddhist-monks/

[2026-02-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s property market to build on gains in the Year of the Horse: agents

Snippet: Overall property transactions in the Year of the Snake totalled 87,506 valued at about US$86.8 billion, according to the Land Registry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344141/hong-kongs-property-market-build-gains-year-horse-agents-say

[2026-02-20 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police caution against renting vehicles to foreigners without valid documents - DailyNews

Snippet: The Police yesterday warned that legal action will be initiated against owners who rent or lease vehicles to foreign tourists without proper local authorisation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/lawnorder/954885/police-caution-against-renting-vehicles-to-foreigners-without-valid-documents/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This Hong Kong home sleeps six – and still feels serene

Snippet: This luminous, Japanese-inspired bolt-hole in Tsim Sha Tsui is a far cry from its gloomy, fragmented beginnings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/design-interiors/article/3342675/origami-apartment-how-washi-paper-and-precision-design-reshaped-tsim-sha-tsui-flat

[2026-02-19 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Yativara Mapiya Nivahana’ launched to ensure sustenance of Buddha Sasana - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has launched the “Yativara Mapiya Nivahana” National Programme with the objective of ensuring the uninterrupted continuation of the Buddha Sasana, while also providing peace of mind to monks devoted to the advancement of Buddhism by supporting their parents who face economic hardships and lack adequate housing.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/local/954159/yativara-mapiya-nivahana-launched-to-ensure-sustenance-of-buddha-sasana/

[2026-02-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Using river sand not banned, several alternatives introduced - Secretary - DailyNews

Snippet: The Housing and Water Supply Ministry has clarified that the use of river sand for construction has not been banned, but legal provisions have been introduced to incorporate alternatives.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/local/954196/using-river-sand-not-banned-several-alternatives-introduced-secretary/

[2026-02-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fairway Latitude partners Pan Asia Bank to offer financing on its luxury apartments - DailyNews

Snippet: Fairway Properties, a pioneer in vertical luxury residential developments in Sri Lanka, has signed aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC to establish a framework for future collaboration on home financing solutions for buyers at Fairway Latitude, the company’s seventh luxury apartment project, further strengthening its commitment to delivering premium urban living experiences in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/business/953895/fairway-latitude-partners-pan-asia-bank-to-offer-financing-on-its-luxury-apartments/

[2026-02-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sofa so bad: China’s home-furnishing sector hits a do-or-die stretch

Snippet: Falling home prices and relentless price competition are forcing small decor firms into a battle for survival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343827/sofa-so-bad-chinas-home-furnishing-sector-hits-do-or-die-moment

[2026-02-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prime Lands Residencies recognised with Silver at TAGS Awards 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Lands Residencies PLC has achieved notable recognition at the TAGS Awards 2025, securing the Silver Award in the Land and Property Companies Sector. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the company has been honoured at the TAGS Awards, demonstrating sustained excellence in corporate reporting practices.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/business/953014/prime-lands-residencies-recognised-with-silver-at-tags-awards-2025/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Creeping commitment? Israeli NGOs warn of plan to grow Jerusalem into West Bank

Snippet: Around 2,780 housing units are planned for the Geva Binyamin settlement on the West Bank side of the separation barrier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3343844/israel-planning-first-jerusalem-border-expansion-west-bank-1967-ngos

[2026-02-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Housing assistance scheme launched to support parents of Buddhist clergy - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of a national housing program to provide homes for parents who have offered their children to the Buddhist priesthood but are currently living in poverty or without permanent housing.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/local/952887/housing-assistance-scheme-launched-to-support-parents-of-buddhist-clergy/

[2026-02-16 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Thirteen arrested in joint Navy, Police raid in Moratuwa - DailyNews

Snippet: Thirteen individuals including a female suspect were arrested during a four-hour special joint operation carried out by the Navy and the Police in the Sayurupura apartment complex and the Agulana area in Moratuwa, police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/lawnorder/951857/thirteen-arrested-in-joint-navy-police-raid-in-moratuwa/

[2026-02-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China puts another big bank under stricter watch – why now?

Snippet: Beijing continues to impose stricter regulatory standards on major lenders, shielding the financial system from mounting strains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343580/china-expands-oversight-major-banks-amid-property-sector-risks

[2026-02-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police arrest man after HK$25,000 in cash stolen during flight

Snippet: City recorded 169 cases of cabin theft on inbound flights in the first 10 months of 2024, involving property worth HK$4.3 million

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3343622/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-over-hk25000-flight-theft

[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Year of the Horse kicks off with property mega-deals returning to Asia-Pacific

Snippet: Large institutional capital is flowing back into Asia-Pacific property, with offices, retail and hotels leading early recovery signs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343573/asia-pacific-properties-set-steal-spotlight-mega-deals-return-year-horse

[2026-02-15 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Green shoots for China property? Maybe – but the turnaround’s still shaky

Snippet: Home-price declines eased in January and policy support is building, but analysts warn oversupply continues to cloud the outlook

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343581/policy-backing-steadies-china-property-outlook-full-rebound-still-elusive

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Steady recovery in Hong Kong’s property market a vote of confidence

Snippet: Landmark deals in Central show foreign financial institutions see potential in the city’s and China’s economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343443/steady-recovery-hong-kongs-property-market-vote-confidence

[2026-02-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pop Mart balances boom and bust: can Labubu’s leap match Molly’s momentum?

Snippet: As Labubu’s meteoric rise cools, Molly’s longevity highlights the challenge Pop Mart faces in turning hype into stable intellectual property

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343503/can-pop-mart-turn-viral-hits-lasting-icons-molly-and-labubu-offer-answer

[2026-02-13 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub secures HK$3 billion, 10-year loan facility

Snippet: Deal, together with US$1 billion bond issuance in tranches, will help operator meet financing challenges until property project generates revenue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343531/hong-kongs-west-kowloon-arts-hub-secures-hk3-billion-10-year-loan-facility

[2026-02-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China overhauls CPI basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition

Snippet: Beijing’s five-year recalibration aims to better reflect consumption, as policymakers shift weight away from food and housing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343465/china-overhauls-consumer-price-basket-never-seen-unveiling-its-composition

[2026-02-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No floor yet: China home prices keep falling despite policy support

Snippet: Monthly declines narrowed in January, yet worsening year-on-year prices suggest housing pressures persist

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343442/china-housing-market-shows-no-clear-turning-point-price-declines-continue

[2026-02-13 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to soon unveil rehousing plans for Wang Fuk Court residents: city leader

Snippet: Government must overcome three major challenges, including dealing with insurance issues tied to property rights and potential legal disputes, John Lee says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3343428/hong-kong-soon-announce-rehousing-plans-tai-po-fire-victims-john-lee-says

[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

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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

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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