Thursday, 30 January 2025

Home

The Effects of Government Curbs on Hong Kong’s Real Estate Market

Hong Kong’s property sector is the most expensive real estate market of the Asia Pacific region. Home prices have been high since 2009 due to lack of steady supply, low interest rates and the influx of Chinese buyers in the region. To cool the conditions down, the government had introduced various measures in the past few months. But has the government actually achieved its target with these curbs? How have these measures affected the market?

Cougar Town Star Brian Van Holt Sells Venice Home for $925,000

Brian Van Holt who plays “Bobby Cobb” on hit series “Cougar Town” has reportedly unloaded a nice chunk of real estate from his kitty. The TV actor has sold his Venice, California apartment for a neat profit at $925,000.

True Blood Hottie Joe Manganiello Buys in Hollywood Hills for $1.8 Million

Joe Manganiello, who plays the hot werewolf “Alcide Herveaux” in hit supernatural series “True Blood” has reportedly found a new haven in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles. Manganiello purchased the residence for around $1.8 million, according to several media reports.

EDITOR'S PICKS

Pharell Williams Slashes Miami Penthouse Asking Price to $10.9 Million

Rapper Pharell Williams has reportedly given his Miami penthouse a huge $6 million price chopper and is now asking just $10.9 million for the plush residence, according to several media reports.
By Rapti Gupta
Five Best Locations to Watch the 4th of July Fireworks in America

Fireworks. This custom is perhaps the most famous, the most loved and the most awaited part of National Day. The grand display of lights that illuminate the deep blue-black sky is one thing nobody wants to miss. To ensure the best view of the fireworks, here is a list of places where you can de-bunk on the evening of the Fourth of July with friends and family and experience the tradition at its best:
By Rapti Gupta
Michael Jordan Slashes Price of His Chicago Mansion by $8 Million

Legendary basketball player Michael Jordan slashed down the asking price of his Chicago mansion by $8 million. The NBA sportsperson listed the mansion for sale in February 2012 at $29 million and has now reduced the price to an affordable $21 million.
By Sam Goodwin
Rosie O’Donnell’s Apartment Up for Sale for $11M

Actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell is palling to sell her 130 West 12th Street apartment merely after a year's ownership.
By Staff Reporter
'Private Practice' Star Kate Walsh Sells Los Felix House For $4.6 Million

After three years of trying to sell her Los Felix house, "Private Practice" star Kate Walsh was finally able to sell her mansion for $4.675 million. She bought the house in 2007 for $4.75 million and put it up for sale in May 2010 with an asking price of $4.295 million. Though she finally made the sale a little below her purchasing price, she managed to earn a few thousand dollars above her initial asking price.
By Sam Goodwin
Darby Stanchfield of “Scandal” Lists Hollywood Hills Home for $969,000

Darby Stanchfield, who plays “Abby Whelan” in ABC drama series “Scandal”, has reportedly listed her home in Hollywood Hills for a little less than a million - $969,000. The TV actress purchased the home in 2006 for around $900,000. Looks like, she is flipping it for just a slight profit.
By Staff Reporter
Kensington Palace Garden the Most Expensive Street of UK

In a recent survey conducted by real estate website, Zoopla it was revealed that Kensington Palace Garden is the most expensive street in Britain. The average property price on the street is something around $46.9 million; about 156 times more than the value of an average home in the country.
By Rapti Gupta
Adam Levine Sells Hollywood Hills Home for $3.5 Million

Pop-Rock band “Maroon 5” front man, Adam Levine has quietly sold off his Hollywood Hills home for $3.5 million. Levine purchased the home for $3.19 million in November 2005. Considering the price it sold for, looks like, he has earned a small profit on the sale.
By Rapti Gupta
Lady Gaga Shifts to a $22,000 a Month Rental Pad in New York

The “Born This Way” crooner, Lady Gaga has reportedly moved into a luxury penthouse in Big Apple’s 40 Central Park South building. She will be coughing up $22,000 a month for the elaborate pad, according to several media reports.
By Rapti Gupta
Singapore Introduces New Home Loan Regulations

In an effort to cool down the heated real estate market of the country, the government of Singapore has introduced a new set of rules and benchmarks for banks before granting a home loan to an individual.
By Rapti Gupta