MARINE WHARF, a sought after London development due to launch in Hong Kong

May 17, 2012 - Hong Kong

Marine Wharf, one of London Dockland's most prestigious new developments, will have an exclusive exhibition ahead of the UK launch in Hong Kong on Friday 18^th May to Sunday 20^th May 2012 (11am-7pm), in the Tian and Di Rooms at the Landmark Mandarin hotel in Central.

Ryan Seacrest Buys Ellen DeGeneres’s Beverly Hills Estate

May 16, 2012 - California

Ryan Seacrest is in escrow to purchase Ellen DeGeneres's Beverly Hills estate for $37 million, according to a person close to the transaction.

The property was listed last fall for $49 million but Ms. DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi were quietly shopping it last year for $60 million.

The compound spans several acres in Los Angeles's Coldwater Canyon and has a 9,200-square-foot main house and three guest houses.

Top 10 Most Expensive Cities to Rent an Apartment in Asia

May 16, 2012 - Tokyo

Singapore is the third most expensive location in Asia to live in, according to the latest accommodation report from consultancy firm ECA international.

The report, which compares the rental rates in over 120 locations worldwide, ranked Tokyo and Hong Kong as the region's top two most expensive places to reside in. Seoul placed fourth, while Shanghai was fifth.

Macau property prices will continue to rise

May 16, 2012 - Macau

Property prices in Macau will continue to rise this year says the president of Macau's Association of Real Estate Agents, Chong Sio Kin.

According to Chong Sio Kin prices will rise about 5-10 per cent, even though the government recently announced cooling measures to control growing speculation in the market.

As reported on the Macau Daily Times, the curbs will more affect the sales of luxury units as buyers avoid tax hikes and higher loan deposits by looking at the lower end, or at units priced below MOP3 million (US$373,740).

Split, a Croatian City That Seduced a Roman Emperor

May 15, 2012 - Croatia

Split: The City Soaked In History

Split in Croatia is one of southern Europe's liveliest and most alluring spots, the sort of place that manages to seduce into staying visitors planning on just passing through. The wide bay was awash with small local ferries jockeying for position with the larger ships that ply the coast and service the 1,185 islands that dot the country's waters

The Most Expensive Town in America

May 15, 2012 - Colorado

Defying the national housing slump, Aspen's prices are rising. Why the glitzy ski enclave is outpacing the Hamptons, Beverly Hills and Palm Beach.

The lowest-priced single-family home on the market in Aspen is listed for $559,000. It's located in a trailer park.

While most housing markets in the rest of the country continue to struggle with anemic demand and foreclosures-and sales at many other luxury ski resorts are still sluggish-Aspen has forged its own orbit.

Malaysia Property - Chinese investors wanted

May 14, 2012 - Malaysia

Led by the government agency, Malaysia Property Incorporated (MPI) Malaysia is courting Chinese investors in the country's property market.

The government anticipates Chinese investment may help its plans to increase foreign investment in the country's property market from two to five per cent in the coming years.

According to the MPI, the Malaysian real estate market is uniquely affordable, open and stable and has emerged relatively unscathed from the global financial crisis.

Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012 Edition Attracts Chinese Millionaires

May 14, 2012 - Sanya

The third edition of the annual Hainan Rendez-Vous took place on April 5th to 8th and drew more high net worth visitors, more yachts, and more ultra-lifestyle brands to the shores of tropical Sanya City than did the two previous editions of the show. The four-day event generated billions of RMB in business, and is receiving strongly positive reviews from sponsors, exhibitors and visitors alike.

The 2012 Hainan Rendez-Vous took place April 5th to 8th and was the biggest edition so far of the yearly show that attracts thousands of China's financial elites to the Riviera-like shores of Sanya.

Kew Bridge West, Bridgeman House

May 11, 2012 - London

WELCOME TO BRIDGEMAN HOUSE

Facing the tranquil gated inner courtyard of Kew Bridge West, Bridgeman House is characterised by its strong angular lines and extensive glazed balconies. Offering a selection of one, two and three bedroom apartments set over nine floors, all of the apartments feature generous external spaces in the form of terraces or balconies and all of the two-bedroom apartments feature ensuite bathrooms to the master bedroom.

Versace Homes in the Philippines

May 10, 2012 - Philippines

The much publicized Versace-branded Milano Residences luxury residential project in Manila is targeting Hong Kong buyers, the South China Morning Post has reported.

Robbie Antonio, managing director of Century Properties, believes the famous Italian fashion brand will attract Hongkongers to the property, located in Manila's Makati City finance and shopping district.

Antonio said that Century collaborated with interior designers from Versace Homes on the public spaces of the property, the first by the Versace Group in South East Asia.