Property market needs broad fix

On Dec. 7, and without prior warning, the central bank proposed four targeted financial control measures that went into effect the next day. This move has been the focus of widespread attention and ... ( read original story ...)

Connecting the dots

National Property Administration Director-General Tseng Kuo-chi, fifth left, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, sixth left, Shin Kong Life Insurance Co chairman Victor Hsu, center, Shin Kong vice chairwoman ... ( read original story ...)

EDITORIAL: Housing price measures insufficient

The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved a proposal to mandate the disclosure of the actual-price registration system for all property transactions nationwide, including addresses, and several related ... ( read original story ...)

Central bank tightens mortgage grip

The central bank yesterday tightened credit controls for real-estate financing after verbal warnings failed to rein in property price hikes linked to capital repatriation and loose lending. It is the ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s housing market strengthening

Between then and now the housing market has slowed after dramatic government measures to curb speculative house purchases. Quarter-on-quarter, house prices rose 2.65% in Q3 2020. In September 2020, ... ( read original story ...)

Thai protests target king’s property investments

Thailand’s taboo-breaking demonstrations are about more than the right to criticize the monarchy without fear of going to prison: Protesters want taxpayers to control investments and real estate worth ... ( read original story ...)

Government warnings dampen property sales: report

Presale and new housing projects slowed last month as developers and builders turned cautious after government agencies raised concerns about rising property prices and talked of measures to cool the ... ( read original story ...)

EDITORIAL: Housing prices must be tamed

The central bank on Friday invited major local banks that handle mortgages to discuss issues such as the real-estate business outlook and credit risk controls for house and land purchases. The ... ( read original story ...)