Japan’s millions of cheap empty houses draw foreign interest
There are 9 million “akiyas” — empty houses — across Japan, according to official government data as of 2023. You2u | Istock | Getty Images Buying a home can feel …
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Cost of living for a family of four across 10 major cities in Asia
Monthly rent in Shanghai’s city-center costs approximately $2,700, according to data by Numbeo. Zorazhuang | E+ | Getty Images Living in a major city can come with a hefty price …
10 most livable cities in the world; Vienna, Copenhagen top list: EIU
Vienna, Austria is the wrold’s most “liveable” city, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2024 Global Liveability Index. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images For the third year in …
Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta, Manila
Bangkok, Thailand has seen an 18.1% growth in residential rental prices on a year-on-year basis, according to JLL. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images Singapore and Hong Kong are …
Northeast metro areas where 1-bedroom apartment rent went up the most
Rent prices are up all across the United States. According to a May Zumper report, the national median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,487. In New York and Los …
Australia’s budget is expected to target housing affordability crisis
An aerial photograph of houses and apartments on coastline in North Bondi, Sydney, Australia. Recent reports indicate that Australian home prices are set to continue their upward trend, driven by …
Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bed apartment in 10 Asian cities
Here’s the median price to rent a 1-bedroom across 10 cities in Asia. Fraser Hall | The Image Bank | Getty Images Renting a place is a big financial decision, …
Over 18 million rental units at risk from environmental hazards: Study
D3sign | Stone | Getty Images Extreme weather and climate hazards are becoming more frequent, posing a threat not only for homeowners but for renters. More than 18 million rental …
Want to buy property in the UK? Now could be the time, experts say
Luxury properties in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, UK, on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Jason Alden | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.K. property market has been a …
Hong Kong property prices won’t rise quickly as measures are relaxed
Residential buildings in Hong Kong, China on October 23, 2023. Vernon Yuen | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hong Kong’s leader John Lee this week eased the city’s decade-old residential property …