[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

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

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

[2026-01-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prime Group expands footprint to Kalutara South - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Group, a real estate in Sri Lanka, celebrating 30 years of breakthrough innovation in the industry, is expanding footprint with the opening the Group’s 7th branch at Main Street, Kalutara – South.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/13/business/932304/prime-group-expands-footprint-to-kalutara-south/

[2026-01-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Construction to boost with govt’s National Housing Programme - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has planned to construct 31,318 houses this year under the National Housing Programme, an initiative to build houses for the low-income earners of this country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/13/business/932414/construction-to-boost-with-govts-national-housing-programme/

[2026-01-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Government to construct 31,318 houses this year under ‘National Housing Programme 2026’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has planned to construct 31,318 houses this year (2026) under the National Housing Programme for low-income earners.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/13/local/932676/government-to-construct-31318-houses-this-year-under-national-housing-programme-2026/

[2026-01-12 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks

Snippet: Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339616/hong-kong-property-citi-lifts-forecast-after-morgan-stanleys-upgrade

[2026-01-12 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘The Grand’, Ward Place by Prime Lands Residencies recognised at National Construction Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Lands Residencies PLC announced that ‘The Grand’ – Ward Place, its luxury apartment development in Colombo 07, was recently recognised at the Sri Lanka National Construction Awards, organised by the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/business/931650/the-grand-ward-place-by-prime-lands-residencies-recognised-at-national-construction-awards/

[2026-01-11 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Heightened tensions with China rattle Japan’s property market: analysts

Snippet: Bilateral friction is expected to impact assets tied to tourism, including hotels and high-street retail shops, CBRE’s Chinatsu Hani says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339362/have-investors-missed-boat-japans-property-market-amid-tensions-china

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong housing estate flat owners drop contractor linked to Tai Po blaze

Snippet: Property owners of Tuen Mun estate vote to terminate renovation contract with Prestige, citing safety concerns after fatal Wang Fuk Court fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339421/hong-kong-housing-estate-flat-owners-drop-contractor-linked-deadly-tai-po-blaze

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Housing anxiety impeding Hong Kong fire trauma recovery: mental health experts

Snippet: Many Wang Fuk Court residents displaced by the deadly inferno are now living in hotels, youth hostels or transitional housing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339406/housing-anxiety-impeding-hong-kong-fire-trauma-recovery-mental-health-experts

[2026-01-09 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President launches Project 5M housing support for disaster-affected families - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended a compensation distribution programme today(09) near Wewe Pansala in Rajanganaya, providing assistance to families whose homes were completely destroyed by recent disasters in the Anuradhapura District.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/breaking-news/930923/president-launches-project-5m-housing-support-for-disaster-affected-families/

[2026-01-09 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Southeast Asia reels in buyers turfed out by Seoul’s housing crisis

Snippet: Southeast Asian developers target South Koreans with luxury overseas investments, offering attractive payment plans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339309/southeast-asia-reels-buyers-stung-seouls-housing-crisis

[2026-01-09 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ven. Mavikande Ratanapala Thera donates land for Cyclone Ditwah victims - DailyNews

Snippet: In line with the Government’s programme to rehabilitate people whose property was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, Chief Incumbent of Siyambalapitiya, Yattogoda and Yatahalena Raja Maha Vihara, National Director of Human Rights and Sasana Keerthi Sri Saddharma Visharada, Ven. Mavikande Ratanapala Thera, made a donation of land.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/local/930571/ven-mavikande-ratanapala-thera-donates-land-for-cyclone-ditwah-victims/

[2026-01-09 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Faulty appliance sparks fire at Hong Kong housing estate, prompting 300 to flee

Snippet: Fire at Lam Wai House in Lam Tin Estate triggered by a short circuit in an electrical appliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339233/faulty-appliance-sparks-fire-hong-kong-housing-estate-prompting-300-flee

[2026-01-08 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong politician Bunny Chan buys Stanley homes for US$40 million

Snippet: Businessman and National People’s Congress deputy gets nine-unit property at a 44 per cent discount, says market has bottomed out

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339184/hong-kong-politician-bunny-chan-bets-us40-million-luxury-market-stanley-purchase

[2026-01-08 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rs. 5 mn houses for Cyclone Ditwah victims to begin tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: Under the Rebuilding Sri Lanka programme, the inaugural phase of the construction of new houses and the payment of compensation to replace homes that were completely damaged by cyclone Ditwah will commence tomorrow (09) in the Anuradhapura and Kurunegala districts under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/local/930084/rs-5-mn-housing-project-for-cyclone-affected-families-to-commence-tomorrow/

[2026-01-08 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Long-term housing for Tai Po fire survivors requires flexible approach

Snippet: With some affected residents having to find new accommodation this month, the government must advance work on long-term arrangements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3339040/long-term-housing-tai-po-fire-survivors-requires-flexible-approach