Singapore Parents Add Children to Overseas Property Deeds to Cut Inheritance Tax
Joint ownership strategy limits future tax liability to the inherited portion, with inheritance levies reaching 55 percent in some jurisdictions
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Joint ownership strategy limits future tax liability to the inherited portion, with inheritance levies reaching 55 percent in some jurisdictions

Central region rental index climbed 0.8% in Q2 2026 as Grade A buildings in Downtown Core tighten, while islandwide vacancy ticked up on new supply lag

Record purchases in the first half signal sustained appetite for rental assets as mainland demand pushes occupancy rates higher across the city.

Central district rents climbed modestly in Q2 while occupied space contracted sharply, signaling cooling momentum in the city-state's retail property market

Pag-IBIG Fund's lending surged 15 percent year-on-year in the first half, driven by government push to expand affordable housing access for low-income families

The Malaysian trust's net profit climbed to RM89.03 million as newly acquired hospitality assets offset a dip in flagship mall revenue amid renovations.

The real estate investment trust plans a gradual vacancy of its Serangoon data center while riding hyperscaler demand across its Asia-Pacific portfolio

First-quarter expansion of 11.8% marks construction as the fastest-growing major sector in Singapore's economy, driven by infrastructure investments spanning airports, rail networks, and healthcare facilities

Data center trust posts stronger returns on Tokyo and Singapore acquisitions while Mapletree Logistics offloads China and domestic assets

State-owned developer apologizes as apartment buyers wait until 2038 for completion, prompting accountability push from housing minister

The Malaysian convenience store operator is securing industrial land in Rawang to address capacity constraints and prepare for long-term expansion across its retail network.

Approved construction projects dropped to 15,436 in May while total value slipped 1.2% to ₱47.05 billion, with residential permits down 16% year-on-year

The Indonesian-founded retailer will close its last two large-format outlets at Paragon and Causeway Point as it pivots to smaller concepts.

Lee Jae Myung announces dual-track intervention to curb windfall profits and address wealth inequality driven by real estate gains

Seventh project in Singapore's Lentor precinct achieves 54 percent sell-through at S$2,350 psf, signaling sustained appetite for mass-market housing despite developer saturation

Policymakers question whether single-home protections should extend to luxury apartments as regional disparities widen

Singapore's aviation hub pushes 9,600 sqm development to meet tenant demand as it prepares to boost capacity from 90 million to 140 million passengers annually

Philippine developer positions residential towers near rail stations ahead of 2028 transit-oriented development rollout

The Filipino property developer is channeling proceeds from block sales into a new wave of office, retail, and hospitality projects across Metro Manila and provincial growth centers.

Revised proposal for East Rail Line station near Science Park marks shift in government approach to infrastructure funding and regional connectivity

At least six institutions convert vacant office and retail space into teaching facilities as enrollment surge meets property oversupply