4 Tips for Navigating Property Showings During the Pandemic
The first cases of COVID-19 were recorded in China at the end of 2019, and now, months later, there are millions of confirmed cases across the globe. In addition to the public health consequences, COVID-19 is having a devastating effect on the global economy. Almost every industry is being affected in some way, and real […]
Asia Pacific real estate sector evolves to reduce COVID-19 impact
The impact of coronavirus pandemic on the real estate sector in the Asia Pacific was felt deeper in the second quarter this year than in the previous quarter. That contributed to as much as 32 percent year-on-year decline in the first half in real estate investment. The industry is evolving with new technologies to reduce […]
6 things to consider before making your first real estate investment
It is easy for an investor with no prior real estate experience to get carried away, but keep in mind this investment comes with certain risks. Amidst this COVID-19 pandemic, experts say real estate has emerged as one of the safest investment options. From the last few years, many people prefer living on rent rather […]
What is Baan Dee Mee Down and why do Thai developers want it extended?
Thai developers want to see Baan Dee Mee Down and other incentives extended until the end of the year as the country starts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was part of the government’s property stimulus package that launched late last year. Baan Dee Mee Down provided registered taxpayers in Thailand with a […]
Japanese ski properties are a must own for Asia’s lifestyle real estate investors
America has Aspen and Vail. Europe has the Alps. All are lovely places, but not exactly convenient destinations for skiers in Asia. That fact led to the rise of Hokkaido as the region’s snowy retreat during the winter months. First there was Niseko, but now Kiroro has emerged as a prime location for Japanese ski […]
Housing Rebound During Pandemic Exposes The Wealth Divide
One of the troubling aspects of the coronavirus shutdowns has been that the pandemic has pulled back the curtain on the haves and have-nots. The crisis is testing resilience across all sectors of the economy, including the housing market. White-collar professionals with job security, the ability to work from home and access to cash and […]
Real Estate And The Future Of Work
In the future, will we all work from home? This is one of the most-asked questions resulting from the Covid-19 shutdown — understandably so, after a long nationwide experiment in working remotely and handling meetings over Zoom and Slack. In fact, many New York City businesses are going into their fourth month of remote work […]
Real Estate Survey: Worst May Be Over But Some Sectors Still Struggle
Real estate industry leaders predict that the worst of COVID-driven real estate market declines sustained during the first six months this year may be in the rear view mirror, according to a midyear sentiment survey of industry leaders by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors. While some sectors have not yet hit bottom, industry leaders surveyed by […]
Few Real Estate Pros Believe Senior Housing Has Hit Covid-19 Bottom
Many developers, builders and other real estate professionals believe that senior housing has not yet hit a bottom due to Covid-19. That’s according to findings from the mid-year market sentiment survey from RCLCO Real Estate Advisors. About 22% of respondents said that they believe senior housing — including independent living, assisted living and memory care […]
COVID-19 Heads Top 10 List of Factors Affecting Real Estate
COVID-19 tops a list of the 10 interrelated factors impacting the real estate sector, in a list compiled recently by The Counselors of Real Estate that describes the coronavirus as the “greatest environmental experiment of our real estate lives.” The 2020-21 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate, discussed recently in a webinar with real estate […]
