Topic: Property & Housing — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-09 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fire at Lam Wai House in Lam Tin Estate triggered by a short circuit in an electrical appliance
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[2026-01-08 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Businessman and National People’s Congress deputy gets nine-unit property at a 44 per cent discount, says market has bottomed out
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[2026-01-08 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-08 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With some affected residents having to find new accommodation this month, the government must advance work on long-term arrangements
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[2026-01-08 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
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[2026-01-08 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: When the federal government stepped in to rent housing for survivors of the devastating 2023 fires on Maui, officials said they didn’t want to drive up rental rates or give landlords an incentive to evict tenants in order to secure lucrative government contracts.
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[2026-01-08 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Acquisition of 41,226 sq ft plot – which could yield 570 homes – reflects confidence in the property market’s recovery as sales rebound
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[2026-01-07 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The firm plans to open more than 10 small-format outlets in key cities over a two-year period
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[2026-01-07 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lo Hiu-fung says government should consider plot, about 1.5km from fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, if it wants to help victims resettle as soon as possible
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[2026-01-06 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: To improve the efficiency of officers serving in the Colombo and Western Province zones, the government will purchase 350 housing units from the Urban Development Authority’s ‘Harbour View Residencies’ project in Colombo 13.
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[2026-01-06 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s home prices are expected to rise around 10 per cent in 2026, with an ongoing rebound heralding the start of a new upcycle
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[2026-01-06 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Only 10 developers manage to break US$14 billion in 2025 sales, down from 43 in 2020
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[2026-01-06 09:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Wrestler star launched a GoFundMe account to avoid eviction from his Los Angeles home, saying ‘fame does not protect against hardship’
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[2026-01-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his younger son have been remanded until January 09 by the Wattala Magistrate yesterday (05), after they were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over the alleged misuse of a Sathosa vehicle.
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[2026-01-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tech-led resilience is not a cure for all the ills driving the underperformance of mainland Chinese and Hong Kong real estate
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[2026-01-05 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A property belonging to the German state of Brandenburg's antisemitism commissioner was targeted in a suspected arson attack on Sunday.
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[2026-01-05 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police receive report of incident at Kau Pui Lung Road Playground, near Lok Man Sun Chuen public housing estate, on Sunday night
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[2026-01-05 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Transport Manager of the Co-operative Wholesale Establishment, Indika Ratnamalala, was arrested yesterday (4) in connection with an investigation conducted by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department into the alleged criminal misappropriation of State property by using Sathosa vehicles and drivers for personal purposes during the time when Johnston Fernando was the Trade and Co-operatives Minister.
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[2026-01-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Attention has been drawn to the construction of special housing projects for residents living in areas which are frequently damaged by floods in Anuradhapura.
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[2026-01-04 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home and Youth Affairs Bureau says affected residents can move to transitional housing or use government’s HK$150,000 rental subsidy
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[2026-01-04 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Ratnamalala has been remanded until January 9 following his arrest on charges of aiding and abetting the criminal misuse of state property.
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[2026-01-04 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ripple effect from further downturn would threaten economic growth and put more developers, workers and even banks at risk, analysts warn
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[2026-01-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Declining returns on property are prompting China’s affluent to diversify their investments, including high-value insurance policies and gold
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[2026-01-04 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Firefighters are investigating cause of fire, including suspected power fault, at Shek Kip Mei Estate in Kowloon
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[2026-01-03 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: December was the 10th consecutive month where new home transactions exceeded 1,500, the first time the trend was seen in more than 21 years
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[2026-01-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Top Communist Party journal calls on officials to roll out a stronger policy package in one go, rather than following ‘piecemeal-style’ approach
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[2026-01-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong mortgage applications and approvals fell in November, but year-to-date volumes still point to a 2025 recovery
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[2026-01-02 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says
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[2026-01-02 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carlos Tevez claim over actions of governing body’s treasurer prompted investigation that uncovered 54 cars, helicopter at luxury property
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[2026-01-01 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Per-capita spending per meal has dropped nearly 24 per cent since 2023, data provider says, as property slump sows uncertainty
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[2026-01-01 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee also pledges to strengthen I&T development and align with nation’s 15th five-year plan
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[2025-12-31 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Policy lowering VAT to 3 per cent reduces seller costs but demand recovery is key to stabilising the housing sector, property agents say
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[2025-12-31 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, was arrested yesterday (30) by the Financial Crimes Division on charges of misappropriation of government property.
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[2025-12-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Among numerous other projects under its High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) framework in Sri Lanka, Government of India (GoI) has been extending financial assistance to three housing-sector projects: Gram Shakthi Northern, Gram Shakthi Southern I and Gram Shakthi Southern II, under Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed in October 2017 and October 2018.
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[2025-12-31 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Under new rules, sellers will pay just 3 per cent VAT if they offload a property within two years of purchase, down from 5 per cent
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[2025-12-30 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Property manager falsified reimbursements issued to him for work done, stealing HK$61.1 million from owners’ corporation over a decade
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[2025-12-30 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Developer offers 148 units in Phase 2A of Sierra Sea development, expecting strong demand from homebuyers
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[2025-12-30 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tung Chung site, originally designated for Private Subsidised Sale Flat Pilot Scheme, will be handed over to Housing Society, authorities say
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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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