"Geographic diversification is not the only way that the sector is changing, with new buyers and new brands boosting branded residences"

"Access to this type of equity still makes it easier to get on the housing ladder."

"Savills H1/2023 Market Brief highlights that Ha Noi's apartment market remains soft given low stock level and high selling prices. The gap between income and apartment prices is increasing, which limits purchasing power."

"In H1/2023, authorities at many levels have been working to resolve difficulties in the real estate market. "

"The Philippine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.4% in Q1/2023 – its slowest since the economy rebounded in Q2/2021. Domestic consumption took a massive hit from rising interest rates as it started to decelerate to 6.3% YoY from 8.3% in 2022. "

"Pakistan’s macroeconomy in the first half of 2023 continued to face challenges as inflation soared to 36.4% in April and the interest rate remained at a high of 21%."

"It was four full months since border reopened, and Hong Kong has welcomed 7.3 million visitors (5.7 million from Mainland) over the period, representing around 30% of pre-COVID levels."