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7 of Asia's most spectacular resort residences | Property Market

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By Diana Hubbell Travellers have long looked towards Asia – with its shimmering azure waters and near-limitless selection of palm-fringed white-sand beaches – in their search for paradise. Intrepid hippies put the area on the map as a tourist destination in the 1960s. The intervening years, meanwhile, have seen rustic bamboo beach shacks edged out by a growing phalanx of upscale hotels and resorts. Indeed, these days it is just as likely to be high- powered investors making for the region’s resort destinations as singlet-wearing backpackers and other holidaymakers.   Countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and the Philippines, can ably cater to the most demanding of buyers, with sumptuous properties ranging from secluded island hideaways to palatial residences with easy access to first-class restaurants and highly developed transport infrastructure . MORE: The Mediterranean is still the dream second home for wealthy Asianssztbauwa Investors who are as keen on po...

Indians second largest buyers of Central London property

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Central London property , slightly higher than the market average of £1.6 million. Photo: Bloomberg" title="Indians spent an average of £1.77 million for a Central London property , slightly higher than the market average of £1.6 million. Photo: Bloomberg" class="img-responsive" /> Indians spent an average of £1.77 million for a Central London property , slightly higher than the market average of £1.6 million. Photo: Bloomberg Bengaluru: Indians are the second largest buyers of property in central London , accounting for 22% of sales in the year to August, pushing buyers from West Asia to the third slot (at 21%), according to property investment advisory London Central Portfolio ’s (LCP) latest sales audit . South- East Asian buyers took the top spot, accounting for 36% of all purchases. Interestingly, Indians also spent more per house. They accounted for one-third of the total spend, with an average purchase price of £1.77 million, slightly higher tha...

The Gold Coast suburb that’s attracting more than just golfers

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The Gold Coast secret may have been out for years, but the residents of the Gold Coast suburb of Benowa believe their piece of paradise remains something of a hidden gem. While the oceanfront from Main Beach to Coolangatta captures more than its share of the booming Gold Coast property headlines , there are suburbs within cooee of the sea that offer a special combination of lifestyle and economic advantage. Just five kilometres inland of Surfers Paradise, and close to the Nerang River flowing out to the Broadwater, Benowa Waters was one of the earliest suburban extensions to follow the original canal excavations at the nearby Sorrento canal estate . renowned Royal Pines Golf Course, host of the Australian PGA." /> The suburb is best known for the world- renowned Royal Pines Golf Course, host of the Australian PGA. Photo: Paul Harris Benowa is now firmly established as one of the Gold Coast’s premier suburbs with a range of property types , many waterfront with accompanyi...

City of Quincy, Hines and Callahan Commemorate Expansion of Marina Bay Boardwalk

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QUINCY, MA - From Callahan Construction and the City of Quincy: Hines, Callahan Construction Managers and Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch helped launch a public boardwalk celebration at Meriel Marina Bay , Quincy’s newest waterfront apartment community , on Saturday, August 12, 2017. The event commemorated the expansion of the Marina Bay boardwalk with a ribbon-cutting led by Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch, followed by a free boardwalk festival adjacent to Meriel Marina Bay offering fun and entertainment for all ages. “Our city has experienced an ongoing positive evolution across all neighborhoods over the last number of years with the steady addition of new businesses and residents proud to call Quincy home ,” said Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch. “Marina Bay has particularly continued to thrive as a destination where residents and visitors alike come to live, work and play, and I’m thrilled to see the continued growth of this community with the expansion of the boardwalk through the ...

The Rebranding of the Bronx

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That has changed. Mr. Obispo ascribes the area’s newfound self-respect in part to a spate of new building and speculation by outsiders — the South Bronx had the fastest rate of business growth in the borough from 2000 to 2011, according to the office of the state comptroller — a factor that has spurred locals to wrest back their community and reclaim it as a seat of urban cool. Slide Show The New South Bronx Credit Andre D. Wagner for The New York Times Still, the prospect of gentrification rattles. Alarming to some is the seven-tower, $400 million residential and retail complex rising along the former industrial waterfront in the Port Morris section . Keith Rubenstein, a founder of the real estate investment company Somerset Partners , which is developing the property with the Chetrit Group, is predicting strong demand for some 1,300 units, mostly by young professionals in search of upscale amenities and sweeping waterfront views . A couple of years ago, Mr. Rubenstein incited a ba...

Why Tenants Prefer Apartments in Marietta GA

Marietta was one of the first communities that became prosperous in Georgia. It is thriving even before Atlanta became what it is today. It is one of the richest economies in United States. Before the civil war, Marietta was already a flourishing community. And even after, it was able to retain its economic growth and demographic diversity. Thus, it makes Marietta an important suburb of metro Atlanta. This is probably one of the main reasons why tenants prefer to rent apartments in Marietta GA. Georgia is a rich state with thriving cities populated with diversity. People from all over United States have been migrating in this country for residential purposes. Marietta is located 15 miles outside of Atlanta. Here, the residents have complete access to high quality service . Top facilities like healthcare, education, business and finance, and etc. can be found in Marietta. Residents enjoy all the amenities of a cosmopolitan city as well as the relief of a pleasant suburb. Some even sa...

Montebello Apartments sell for $1.15M

ABI Multifamily , a multifamily brokerage and advisory services firm , announced the sale of the Montebello Apartments located in north central Phoenix for $1,150,000, which reflects a price of just over $67,600 per unit. Constructed in 1964, the property is located just north of Phoenix’s Historic Districts along Central Avenue.  The low density, single story property consists of 17 block constructed, individually metered apartments with a mix of one, two and three bedroom units.  Common area amenities include a swimming pool, laundry facility and lush open areas with patio space for residences on just over an acre of land.  The Montebello was partially renovated with interior upgrades such as granite countertops, tiled floors, new cabinetry and washer/dryer hookups. The buyer was attracted to the property’s location, which is surrounded by custom homes and within walking distance of a popular dining destination , The Yard, by renowned restauranteur Sam Fox , and a new mixed us...