Global Insights

Australia New Zealand Property Investment Policy Divergence 2026: Foreign Buyer Ban vs High-Value Investor Liberalization

Australia implements a two-year ban on foreign buyers purchasing established properties to ease housing pressure, while New Zealand simultaneously liberalizes high-value property purchases for investor visa holders above NZD $5M. The diverging policies of these two Southern Hemisphere asset havens send clear signals to overseas investors.

Singapore Private Property Outlook 2026: Tight Supply Meets High Taxation

Limited supply, 2.2% GDP growth forecast, easing interest rates. Despite 60% ABSD impacting foreign buyers, Singapore's safe-haven status continues attracting capital inflows

Singapore's 60% ABSD vs Dubai Golden Visa: Asia's Two Safe Havens Diverge

Singapore maintains 60% tax on foreign property buyers while Dubai keeps AED 2M Golden Visa threshold - Asia's two safe havens show contrasting policy directions in 2026

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Japan Permanent Residency Revocation: Retroactive Investigations Create Compliance Storm for Chinese Investors

Japan's 2027 policy allows revocation of permanent residency for tax/social insurance delinquency with retroactive fraud investigations, creating three major compliance challenges for Chinese investors.

Hong Kong Office Market 2026: Core Area Recovery vs. High Vacancy, Real...

In 2026, the Hong Kong office market is not about a 'full recovery' but a clear divergence: prime offices in core areas like Central are starting to recover, but overall vacancy rates remain high, supply is still heavy, and institutional funds are reassessing returns and liquidity of Hong Kong office assets. This article analyzes whether the market is 'rebounding' or entering a new phase of 'core asset recovery first, weak assets continuing to clear out,' based on recent trends such as improved absorption in core areas, high overall vacancy, and Singapore REITs selling Hong Kong office buildings.

After Indonesia's Golden Visa: Will Jakarta/Bali Real Estate Benefit?...

After the launch of Indonesia's Golden Visa, the market widely interprets it as a boon for real estate, but the reality is far more complex. The Golden Visa is essentially a long-term residency policy aimed at attracting capital and high-net-worth individuals, not a 'buy property for residency' scheme. This article analyzes whether Jakarta and Bali real estate truly benefit, based on visa rules, foreign ownership restrictions, and urban demand structures, and breaks down the core differences between investment residency and real estate investment.

Why Japan's Housing and Land Prices Continue to Diverge: Three Rising Logics...

In 2026, Japan's real estate market shows significant divergence: core cities like Tokyo and Osaka are steadily rising, while some local and resort areas present structural opportunities. This is driven not by a single factor, but by three key logics: tourism recovery, population mobility, and global capital allocation. This article systematically breaks down the three core rising paths of Japan's housing and land price divergence and analyzes which regions hold sustained investment value.