1. Evergrande Delisted from Hong Kong Stock Exchange
When: Officially delisted on 25 August 2025.
What happened: China Evergrande, previously the world’s most indebted property developer, was removed after more than 18 months of trading suspension following a court-ordered liquidation and unresolved debt restructuring. The developer accumulated over US $340 billion in liabilities, with creditors filing around $45 billion in claims but only $255 million in assets sold so far.
2. Consortium Plans $1 B+ REIT in Singapore
What’s planned: JD Property (a subsidiary of JD.com), Partners Group, and EZA Hill Property aim to launch a Singapore-based real estate investment trust (REIT) valued at over US $1 billion.
Details: The REIT may list on the Singapore Exchange as early as next year. It will include industrial and logistics assets acquired recently from CapitaLand Ascendas REIT. The consortium plans to expand into Southeast Asia with further acquisitions.
3. $2.3 B Darling Harbour Redevelopment in Sydney
Partnership: Australian developer Mirvac is teaming up with Japan’s Mitsubishi Estate Co (MEC) on a $2.3 billion project.
Scope: The redevelopment will transform Sydney’s Darling Harbour with high-rise apartments, premium waterfront offices, and modern retail spaces. Over $800 million in residential pre-sales have already been secured.
4. India to Digitize Land Records to Boost FDI
Initiative: India plans to fully digitalize land records nationwide by December 2025.
Expected impact: This move aims to enhance transparency, minimize disputes, and accelerate land acquisitions—especially benefiting both residential and commercial sectors and attracting increased foreign direct investment (FDI).
5. Unique Martello Tower Estate for Sale in Dublin
A 200-year-old Martello Tower No. 7 in Killiney, County Dublin—restored into a residential estate—has been listed for €1.75 million.
The estate includes the historic tower, a rebuilt gunner’s cottage, and an unfinished modern two-storey house with further development potential. The restoration included installing a replica 18‑pounder cannon.
6. Australia’s Ultra-Luxury Market Nears $200 M Record
Trend: Australia's ultra-luxury real estate market is reaching new heights. While the current record sale is the One Sydney Harbour penthouse at $141.55 million, experts believe a $200 million sale is imminent.
Notable examples include the Elaine and Uig Lodge (each around $130 million) and the heritage-listed “Coonac” (estimated at $115–150 million). Some properties have been withdrawn from the market amid strong competition.
