Taiwan's property sales surge as China's Chengdu cuts down payments to 15% and US real estate giants merge

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The global real estate market shows a clear divergence today: Taiwan's property market remains resilient despite loan limit rumors, while Chinese local governments are intensifying efforts to digest inventory. In the US, industry giants are merging to navigate a high-interest-rate environment.

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Taiwan's Property Market Defies Loan Limit Rumors with Strong July Sales

Building sales transfers in Taiwan's six major cities surged by 13.2% month-on-month in July, reflecting strong underlying demand. Despite concerns over tightening bank loan limits, buyers remain active in the market, driven by inflation expectations and long-term asset planning.

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Chengdu Slashing Down Payments to 15% to Stimulate Housing Demand

Following Shanghai's recent policy easing, the city of Chengdu has announced a reduction in the minimum down payment for new homes to 15% and added interest subsidies for provident fund loans. This move highlights the continued pressure on Chinese local governments to address the property market slump.

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Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis Land Bid Awarded for HK$1.03 Billion

A consortium of six major developers has won the bid for the first residential-led site in Hong Kong's Hung Shui Kiu area. The bid reflects a cautious market sentiment regarding future supply and interest rates, even as JLL predicts a 5% rise in luxury residential rents by 2026.

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Taiwan's property sales surge as China's Chengdu cuts down payments to 15% and US real estate giants merge

Taiwan's Property Market Defies Loan Limit Rumors with Strong July Sales

Chengdu Slashing Down Payments to 15% to Stimulate Housing Demand

Real Brokerage and Re/Max Complete Merger into 'Real REMAX Group'

Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis Land Bid Awarded for HK$1.03 Billion

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