Real Estate
The latest analysis and updates on global property/real estate. Hong Kong, China, and the rest of the world.
China, Real Estate. 1 June, 2011, 1:54
China Real Estate As An Indicator For Global Economic Health
The health of Chinese real estate sector is now probably an indicator of the health of the global economy.
Real Estate, World. 31 May, 2011, 21:30
United States: S&P/Case-Shiller Indices Confirm Housing Double Dip
The latest S&{/Case-Shiller indices confirm the double-dip in the US housing market. The March figures drop 3.6% compare to a year ago, poorer than consensus estimates.
China, Real Estate. 27 May, 2011, 2:57
The Anecdotes Of The Chinese Real Estate Bubble
To take a lighter look at the real estate bubble, here are some of the anecdotes of people flipping over properties in China.
China, Real Estate. 26 May, 2011, 19:40
Richard Koo: Fiscal Stimulus Will Help To Sustain Growth After China Real Estate Bubble Burst
Richard Koo reiterate his pessimistic call on the Chinese real estate sector. His policy prescription is to deploy massive fiscal stimulus after the burst.
China, Real Estate. 25 May, 2011, 14:54
China Real Estate: 100,000 Apartments Waiting To Be Sold In Beijing
The inventories overhang in Beijing real estate market means that sooner or later, the financially stretched property developers will have to cut prices and cash in.
China, Real Estate. 24 May, 2011, 15:00
China Real Estate: Shares Prices Performances For The Sector Since 2009
Here are the losers and winners of the Chinese real estate sector stocks listed in Hong Kong. Overall, the sector has been doing quite badly.
China, Real Estate. 23 May, 2011, 4:11
Richard Koo On China: There Will Be Blood
Richard Koo thinks that China’s curb of home prices is for real, and we may see some blood in the Chinese property sector.
Hong Kong, Real Estate. 22 May, 2011, 17:16
Debts, “This Time Is Different”, and Inflation
Random thoughts on debts, “this time is different” syndrome, and inflation and real interest rates.
Hong Kong, Real Estate. 21 May, 2011, 21:14
Paul Louie Thinks Property Prices are “Sustainable”
Paul Louie, Property Research of Nomura, thinks that the property prices in Hong Kong are sustainable because of negative real rates and Chinese buyers.
Hong Kong, Real Estate. 20 May, 2011, 18:17
Donald Tsang, Li Ka-shing, And Lee Shau-kee
Some recent stories of Donald Tsang being despised, Li Ka-shing being still well respected, and the heroic Lee Shau-kee who put his money to where his mouth is.
China, Real Estate. 20 May, 2011, 13:31
Andy Xie: Real Estate Prices Will Drop By 50% In 3 Years
Andy Xie thinks real estate prices in China will drop by 40-50% in 3 years, but he believes that the Chinese economy will not be fatally hurt.
China, Real Estate. 18 May, 2011, 11:30
China: Home Prices In April 2011
The official data suggests slower growth in home prices in majority of cities, with some modest corrections in a few cities.
Real Estate, World. 18 May, 2011, 2:28
United States Real Estate: Some Thoughts On Recent Developments
The real estate market in the United States is still weak. Any economic crisis outside of the US may once again plunge the economy into recession.
China, Real Estate. 17 May, 2011, 23:18
Guo Shiping: China Real Estate Prices Will Drop By Half
Guo Shiping, a professor at Shenzhen University, predicted that China real estate prices will drop for 5 years by 50%.
Real Estate, World. 17 May, 2011, 19:55
Canada Real Estate Prices Driven Up By Chinese Buyers
While Chinese buyers are still driving Canada real estate prices, one has be to aware of the potential impact of a slowdown of the Chinese economy.
China, Real Estate. 17 May, 2011, 14:34
People’s Bank of China The Real Estate Developer
The Suzhou Branch of the People’s Bank of China became a real estate developer, building luxurious houses with its joint venture partner
Hong Kong, Real Estate. 17 May, 2011, 3:08
Hong Kong Property: In The Event Of A China’s Slowdown
In the event of a slowdown of Chinese economy, there will be very little luck for the Hong Kong real estate market.
China, Real Estate. 16 May, 2011, 13:35
China Real Estate: Beijing Market In A Stalemate
The Beijing real estate market appears to be in a stalemate now, with developers not yet willing to cut prices, and potential buyers hoping the prices to drop.
Real Estate, World. 14 May, 2011, 22:46
Canada Real Estate: Are Price-to-Rent Ratios Flashing Warning Signs?
Price-to-Rent Ratios in Canada are at all-time high, suggesting that real estate in various cities in Canada are now overvalued.
Hong Kong, Real Estate. 13 May, 2011, 16:17
More Thoughts On Hong Kong Land Auctions
Good land auction results does not mean that real estate prices must go up in the future. In fact, it can actually mean nothing.