[2025-12-24 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sanya for US$322 million

Snippet: Asset restructuring aims to boost liquidity as mainland China developers face a prolonged property downturn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337614/china-jinmao-sells-five-star-ritz-carlton-hotel-hainans-sanya-us322-million

[2025-12-24 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong property prices stabilise as mainland China slump drags on

Snippet: Hong Kong is drawing cautious interest from buyers, while markets such as Shenzhen remain weighed down by persistent price declines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3337433/tale-two-markets-hong-kong-property-prices-stabilise-mainland-slump-drags

[2025-12-23 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows city-specific fixes to clear housing glut, stabilise property sector

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337512/china-vows-city-specific-fixes-clear-housing-glut-stabilise-property-sector

[2025-12-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong luxury flat sells for US$28.9 million in latest high-end property deal

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3337474/hong-kong-luxury-flat-sells-us289-million-latest-high-end-property-deal

[2025-12-23 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India announces US$450 million concessional package for Sri Lanka’s reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920514/india-announces-us450-million-concessional-package-for-sri-lankas-reconstruction-after-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka’s real estate sector shines at PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in Bangkok - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919791/lankas-real-estate-sector-shines-at-propertyguru-asia-property-awards-in-bangkok/

[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prime Group launches national level initiative for children of Police families affected by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919926/prime-group-launches-national-level-initiative-for-children-of-police-families-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-22 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video | Redevelopment breaks up decades-old community at Hong Kong’s Choi Hung Estate

Snippet: The beginning of the end for the close-knit Choi Hung Estate as redevelopment project at the public housing community begins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3337266/redevelopment-breaks-decades-old-close-community-hong-kongs-choi-hung-estate

[2025-12-22 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong welfare group scraps ban on Tai Po survivors keeping donated appliances

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337240/hong-kong-welfare-group-scraps-ban-tai-po-survivors-keeping-donated-appliances

[2025-12-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Losing ground: Japan sounds alarm over foreign-owned land

Snippet: From next year, anyone buying property will have to confirm their nationality – a move some analysts say is overkill

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3337175/japan-imposes-new-ground-rules-concerns-grow-over-foreign-owned-land

[2025-12-21 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | China’s property market isn’t so much collapsing as being reconfigured

Snippet: Viewing China’s real estate crisis solely through the lens of market indicators misses the deeper, structural shifts at play

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3336774/chinas-property-market-isnt-so-much-collapsing-being-reconfigured

[2025-12-21 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Timely relief and fair compensation prioritized in ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ review - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918873/timely-relief-and-fair-compensation-prioritized-in-rebuilding-sri-lanka-review/

[2025-12-20 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Japan’s young embrace 50-year loans amid rising housing prices?

Snippet: Opting for 50-year loans lowers monthly costs, but the long-term risks are mounting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3337187/rise-50-rear-mortgages-japan-new-era-young-buyers-amid-rising-housing-prices

[2025-12-20 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong minister urges landlords to avoid cashing in on Tai Po fire rent aid

Snippet: Home affairs minister Alice Mak says some landlords appear to have been raising rents to take advantage of subsidies for displaced residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337180/hong-kong-minister-urges-landlords-avoid-cashing-tai-po-fire-rent-aid

[2025-12-20 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From taboo to trendy: China’s second-hand luxury market cashes in on resale boom

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.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337003/china-shoppers-swap-boutiques-bargains-fuelling-us30-billion-luxury-resale-boom

[2025-12-19 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why China's property crash must be kept top secret

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.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/china-property-real-estate-housing-xi-jinping-economy/a-75074157

[2025-12-19 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Market rates set Hong Kong’s HK$150,000 subsidy for Tai Po fire victims: minister

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337056/market-rates-set-hong-kongs-hk150000-subsidy-tai-po-fire-victims-minister

[2025-12-19 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A Historic Hat-Trick: Home Lands Crowned Best Developer Sri Lanka for Third Consecutive Year, Also Wins Best Lifestyle Developer Asia - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/918344/a-historic-hat-trick-home-lands-crowned-best-developer-sri-lanka-for-third-consecutive-year-also-wins-best-lifestyle-developer-asia/

[2025-12-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Fix housing to help young Hongkongers feel they belong here

Snippet: If taken seriously, housing policy can restore trust in institutions and the foundations of civic life that elections alone cannot

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3336614/home-ownership-key-hong-kong-rebuilding-civic-trust

[2025-12-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kristall Spaces Lanka unveils 56-Unit Luxury Apartment Project - DailyNews

Snippet: Kristall Spaces Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, an associate of the award-winning Austrian developer Kristall Group, has unveiled All-Suite Resort Talpe Heights.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917739/kristall-spaces-lanka-unveils-56-unit-luxury-apartment-project/

[2025-12-19 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Russia's frozen assets — everything you need to know

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.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/russias-frozen-assets-everything-you-need-to-know/a-75180873

[2025-12-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Qube takes six floors at Two IFC as falling rents lure financial giants

Snippet: Qube’s expansion mirrors a broader trend among financial firms taking advantage of softer rents to move into higher-grade offices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3336957/hedge-fund-qube-leases-six-floors-two-ifc-one-centrals-largest-deals-decade

[2025-12-18 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Viral golden logo find turns old AC units into hot property in South Korea

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3336876/viral-24-carat-gold-logo-find-turns-old-ac-units-hot-property-south-korea

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Home Lands crowned ‘Best Developer Sri Lanka’ for third consecutive year, also wins ‘Best Lifestyle Developer Asia’ - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916971/home-lands-crowned-best-developer-sri-lanka-for-third-consecutive-year-also-wins-best-lifestyle-developer-asia/

[2025-12-17 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to offer 9,783 new subsidised flats from HK$1.5 million next year

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336809/hong-kong-offer-9783-new-subsidised-flats-hk15-million-next-year

[2025-12-17 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kai Tak Stadium lifts Hong Kong’s status as major sports and entertainment venue

Snippet: The 50,000-seat stadium drives repeat tourism, supports retailers and helps prop up retail property landlords, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3336788/hong-kongs-kai-tak-stadium-lifts-citys-status-major-sports-and-entertainment-venue

[2025-12-17 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's housing market 'contaminated' by widespread racism

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.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-housing-market-contaminated-by-widespread-racism/a-75108517

[2025-12-16 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan boosts scrutiny after Chinese buyers lead property rush near critical sites

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3336629/japan-tightens-land-law-after-chinese-buyers-lead-property-rush-near-sensitive-sites

[2025-12-16 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will holiday high season survive Thai-Cambodian border conflict?

Snippet: Curfews, increased airport screening and the bombing of the province housing Angkor Wat have rattled foreign travellers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3336604/thai-cambodian-border-conflict-disrupts-holiday-high-season-tourists-shy-away

[2025-12-16 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: U.S. Housing Agency Considers Launching Crypto Experiment

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.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/hud-considers-crypto-blockchain-stablecoin-housing-urban-development

[2025-12-16 05:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Spain fines Airbnb as fight against housing prices continues

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.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/spain-fines-airbnb-as-fight-against-housing-prices-continues/a-75167388

[2025-12-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | After vitalising its property market, India must shore up its weaknesses

Snippet: The sustainability of the real estate boom will depend on how well New Delhi can address lingering gaps in affordability and infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3336433/indias-property-market-enters-big-league-challenges-remain

[2025-12-15 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s home prices slide further in November as authorities vow to stem decline

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3336438/chinas-home-prices-slide-further-november-authorities-vow-stabilise-sector

[2025-12-15 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks slide after China data shows growth running out of steam

Snippet: China’s November retail sales miss estimates, while falling housing prices show no signs of slowing down

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336423/hong-kong-stocks-slide-after-chinas-economic-data-shows-growth-running-out-steam

[2025-12-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s growth engines sputter as retail and investment hit in November

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3336420/chinas-consumption-and-investment-show-weak-performance-november

[2025-12-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With luxury absent, new entrants steady Hong Kong retail property

Snippet: Newcomers from across Asia and Europe take advantage of cheaper rents while big-ticket brands delay major commitments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3336285/new-entrants-steady-hong-kong-retail-property-sector-absence-luxury-giants

[2025-12-15 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kandy records highest number of deaths - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914734/kandy-records-highest-number-of-deaths/

[2025-12-13 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Fuggerei: The oldest social housing complex in the world

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.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/fuggerei-the-oldest-social-housing-complex-in-the-world/video-75136092

[2025-12-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong inferno exposes regulatory silos, lax oversight: who is accountable?

Snippet: Industry insiders also ask whether housing authorities should have played bigger role in supervising renovation at Wang Fuk Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336287/hong-kong-inferno-exposes-regulatory-silos-lax-oversight-who-accountable

[2025-12-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkong Land poised to launch US$6 billion Singapore property fund

Snippet: The real estate fund, including stakes in One Raffles Quay and Marina Bay Financial Centre, will be Singapore’s largest, company says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3336260/hongkong-land-poised-launch-us6-billion-singapore-property-fund

[2025-12-12 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Death toll rises to 639; 211 still missing in Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah has caused widespread devastation across Sri Lanka, impacting lives, property, and communities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913541/death-toll-rises-to-639-211-still-missing-in-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-12 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks advance as traders position for additional growth measures

Snippet: Investors anticipate further easing on monetary, fiscal and property fronts after Beijing vowed to strengthen domestic market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336142/hong-kong-stocks-advance-beijing-vows-bolster-economy-key-conference

[2025-12-12 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rebuilding Housing Post-Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ditwah Cyclone ranks second only to the December 2004 Tsunami in terms of damage to housing in Sri Lanka’s recent history. According to the Government’s Disaster Management Centre, as of 9th December 2025, 86,488 houses were partially or fully damaged due to Ditwah. This is only slightly fewer than the nearly 100,000 houses affected by the 2004 Tsunami.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/general-opinion/913258/rebuilding-housing-post-ditwah/

[2025-12-12 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: One of America’s Wealthiest States Might Pass Up an Opportunity to Tackle Housing Segregation

Snippet: On a recent Sunday, protesters marched through the center of Weston, a small, wealthy town in southwest Connecticut. They chanted “no justice, no peace” and raised handwritten signs that read “Black Lives Matter” and “Silence is Violence.”

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/one-of-americas-wealthiest-states-might-pass-up-an-opportunity-to-tackle-housing-segregation

[2025-12-12 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Local Housing Authorities Give Themselves Perfect Scores. Renters Disagree.

Snippet: When it comes to helping low-income people find housing outside struggling neighborhoods, the federal government lets local housing authorities grade themselves on their success.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/local-housing-authorities-give-themselves-perfect-scores-renters-disagree

[2025-12-12 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ProPublica

Title: After Our Reporting, Connecticut Officials Are Taking On Housing Segregation

Snippet: Frustrated with the lack of options for low-income families in Connecticut’s tony suburbs, the governor and the leader of the state Senate are calling for new measures to entice towns to build more affordable housing.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/after-our-reporting-connecticut-officials-are-taking-on-housing-segregation

[2025-12-12 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: How Wealthy Towns Keep People With Housing Vouchers Out

Snippet: HARTFORD, Conn. — On a sweltering Saturday afternoon last June, Crystal Carter took a deep breath as she walked toward the red “for rent” sign.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/how-wealthy-towns-keep-people-with-housing-vouchers-out

[2025-12-12 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Separated by Design: Why Affordable Housing Is Built in Areas With High Crime, Few Jobs and Struggling Schools

Snippet: HARTFORD, Conn. — The moon pulls 6-year-old Romeo Lugo to the window at night.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/separated-by-design-why-affordable-housing-is-built-in-areas-with-high-crime-few-jobs-and-struggling-schools

[2025-12-12 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: This Lawyer Fought Housing Segregation. Now Wealthy Suburbanites Want to Fire His Firm.

Snippet: WESTPORT, Conn. — For much of the past 13 years, attorney Timothy Hollister has battled local elected officials here on behalf of a developer who wants to build more affordable housing in one of America’s wealthiest towns.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/this-lawyer-fought-housing-segregation-now-wealthy-suburbanites-want-to-fire-his-firm

[2025-12-12 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Separated by Design: How Some of America’s Richest Towns Fight Affordable Housing

Snippet: WESTPORT, Conn. — A dirt field overgrown with weeds is the incongruous entrance to one of America’s wealthiest towns, a short walk to a Rodeo Drive-like stretch replete with upscale stores such as Tiffany & Co.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/how-some-of-americas-richest-towns-fight-affordable-housing