Smaller cities have been hammered by falling home prices for seven months since September, the latest tally of 70 major cities by China's statistics bureau shows

Some local developers are heeding Beijing's call and moving to asset-light businesses such as property services and commercial real estate to cut reliance on a high-debt, high-turnover model

Beijing's bid to hasten economic growth and raise funds to finance infrastructure may provide a boost to the emerging market for Reits

China's central bank said on Friday it will cut the amount of cash banks must hold as reserves, releasing about 530 billion yuan (over $83bn) in liquidity to bolster economic growth

About 30 people wearing hazmat suits with the word "police" on their back could be seen scuffling outside a housing compound, taking away at least one person

Average new home prices in China's 70 major cities remained unchanged month-on-month in March, the same as in February, according to Reuters' calculations

Defectors and other North Koreans say unreliable electricity and water supply, and concerns about workmanship mean few people want to live near the top of tall buildings

Some people will be allowed to work in the zone for up to six months to purchase homes, compared with a full year, the Securities Times said

Russia and China have already signalled opposition to strengthening sanctions in response to Pyongyang's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile

Property consultant CBRE says the average price of a new apartment increased by 13 per cent to $1,655 per square meter

Shares in the country's 30th-largest developer slid 10% in Monday morning trade while its bond prices also tumbled

The London-based private equity firm was able to reach 93% of its $750-million target nearly three years after launching Actis Asia Real Estate Fund 2