The long haul to restore Soviet masterpiece for collective living

MOSCOW -- Neglected and abused, Moscow’s Narkomfin apartment block, a Soviet masterpiece admired around the world, is finally being restored to its original, pioneering...

Hong Kong home owners now a minority as prices keep on rising

FOR the first time in almost two decades, home owners are in the minority in Hong Kong, underlining the city’s status as the world’s...

For $16-billion real estate company, there’s no bubble in sight in Germany

GERMAN home prices are rising at the fastest pace in decades, reviving talk of a property bubble. Michael Zahn’s company owns more than 160,000...

CLI reservation sales hit P2.7B in 1st quarter amid strong demand

CEBU Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) said reservation sales jumped 24% in the first quarter, keeping the property developer on track to hit its P7-billion target...

What to expect at the new Greenhills mall

GREENHILLS Shopping Center in San Juan City is undergoing a multi-billion redevelopment as it keeps up with the latest global retail trends. Ortigas & Co....

London house prices decline in contrast with rest of UK

HOME PRICES in London are continuing to fall, prolonging a slump that’s seen the average property in the capital lose almost 2% its value...

Chinese tycoon flips 007 casino for all-in bet on South Korean island

SOMETIMES, all you need is a private jet. Soon after property tycoon Yang Zhihui bet his fortune on luring Chinese gamblers and investors to a...

Tips before buying a condo unit

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran Special Features Writer THE INEVITABLE outcome of being recognized on a global scale for economic development, like the Philippines has been,...

The billionaires behind Lego are shopping for real estate in London

THE FUND managing the wealth of the billionaires who own Lego A/S wants to buy more London real estate. Undeterred by Britain’s plan to exit...

Robinsons ramps up Summit Hotel expansion

By Arra B. Francia Reporter ROBINSONS Land Corp. (RLC) targets to have seven hotels under the Summit brand by 2019, with the fifth project located in...

China property tycoons bet big that gambling will come to Hainan province

IN CHINA’s southernmost province of Hainan, inside a glittering skyscraper shaped like a sail, Zeng Xianyun has been waiting for Xi Jinping, in more...

Arthaland goes ‘green’ with new BGC building

By Arra B. Francia Reporter ARTHALAND CORP. is keeping its commitment to go green by securing the certification of both local and global sustainability rating systems...