ZAPE retail rents halve as satellite casino exit weakens demand

The retail property market in the ZAPE district has fallen further into strain following the full withdrawal of satellite casinos at the end of last

Home sales surge in Q1 as rents rise: Centaline

The city’s residential property market rebounded sharply in the first quarter of the year, with transactions nearly doubling year-on-year and rental prices continuing to climb, as

Former Da Heng Qin executive charged with bribery

Zhuhai authorities have referred a criminal case against Wu Pusheng, the former general manager of stateowned Da Hengqin Investment, to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Residential prices slightly dip

Macauís residential property price index fell by 0.6% for November 2025 to January 2026, reaching 190.6, according to recent data from the Statistics and Census

JLL: Macau rents set to stabilize in 2026

Macau's commercial and housing rents are poised to stabilize in 2026, even as commercial property prices continue to decline, according to JLL’s “Macau Property Market Review

Property transaction value drops 24% in 2025

The property market showed a decline in value in 2025 despite a modest rise in transaction volume, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service

Housing market sees strong growth as prices soften

The local housing market started the year with its strongest early-January performance in several years, reflecting a rebound in buyer activity even as property prices continued to face mild

Residential price index offset by Peninsula drop

Macau's overall residential property price index edged up 0.1% in Q4 2025 to 191.8, despite a 0.3% drop in the Peninsula, as gains in Taipa and

New policies boosted residential sales right from the start, Centaline claims

One of the largest market operators, Centaline Property Agency Limited, has reported that the new policies, implemented at the start of this year and aimed at

Centaline optimistic about market amid strong transaction growth

Centaline Group founder Shih Wing-ching expressed confidence in Macau’s property market during the company’s 2025 annual dinner earlier this week, noting positive developments in the past

Realtor flags rise in shops leased for motorbike rental operations

Macau's visitor numbers and economy are in a recovery phase, with market wealth gradually being unlocked and vacancy rates on prime streets in tourist districts approaching

Realtor optimizes market stabilization with gov’t ‘sweetener’

The government’s Policy Address for next year proposes two new property measures, which a real-estate professional views as the first significant “sweetener” for the property market

Property market sees steady Q3 activity amid new launches and investor interest

Lake Yoho rendering The city’s property market saw a notable uptick in the third quarter of 2025, defying traditional seasonal slowdowns, according to Centaline Macau. Although

Housing prices drop over 10% in summer

Macau's housing market saw a significant year-on-year decline during the summer of 2025, with the global property price index falling 10.3% from June to August compared with

Tourism recovery lifts local hotel market as retail and offices struggle, says JLL

In the latest mid-year report from the real estate and investment management company Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Macau, the resurgence of Macau’s tourism industry is “underpinning

Property deals reach MOP4.85 billion in Q2

A total 1,342 building units and parking spaces were bought and sold in the city during the second quarter of 2025, with transactions totaling MOP4.85 billion based on

LRT East line spurs interest in Oriental Pearl district: JLL

Construction of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East Line has drawn increased attention to Areia Preta’s Pérola Oriental district, with realtors noting a rise in interest

Property tycoon offloads Singapore assets following The 13 Hotel purchase

Local property magnate Loi Keong Kuong and his family have sold five shophouses in Singapore’s Chinatown for SGD50.7 million (MOP321 million) following their recent acquisition of

Property prices slide across all districts

The city’s residential property price index falling to 200.7 points between March and May 2025, marking a 1.4% drop from the previous period and an 8.7%

Retail leasing market thrives amid satellite casino closures in ZAPE

Realtor Centaline summarized yesterday the first half of the property market in Macau, highlighting the improvement in the retail leasing market while also noting potential lease

‘Local investor’ acquires ‘The 13’ hotel for HKD600 million

The 13 Hotel has been acquired by a “local investor” for the amount of HKD600 million, the real estate and investment management company, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

Mortgage loan approvals rise as commercial real estate lending declines

Residential mortgage loan (RML) approvals rose 13.8% in April 2025, reaching MOP883.28 million, according to data released on June 16 by the Monetary Authority (AMCM).

Economist predicts continued growth in residential rents

The divergence between private residential rents and property prices in Macau is ongoing, with a local economist predicting this trend will persist unless the region experiences

Centaline calls on govt to extend non-locals’ stay through flat purchases

Realtor Centaline Property has urged the government to extend the stay in Macau for non-locals who have purchased flats or established their businesses in the region,

Majority of public housing buyers opt for three-bedroom units

A total of 271 public housing units have been sold under the latest application round for the 2019 public housing scheme, launched earlier this month. According to

Public housing system set for major reforms to improve accessibility

Macau’s public housing system may soon undergo significant changes aimed at improving accessibility and fairness. Several key areas are being reviewed, including the criteria

Property market poised to continue struggling, while rents set to rise

The property sector’s rental performance improved last year; however, prolonged high-interest rates dampened investment sentiment, leading to sluggish property sales. According to JLL’s “Macau

Property sector faces worst crisis in 40 years

The city’s property sector is grappling with its worst downturn in four decades, as house prices plummet to levels not seen since 2012, according to the

‘Concert economy’ boosts real estate transactions in Old Taipa

Macau’s concert scene has had a significant impact on the local real estate market, according to Centaline Property. The number of concerts held in Macau

Centaline: Market set for stability and recovery this year

Realtor Centaline Property predicts that the Macau property market is poised for a more stable trajectory in 2025, driven by renewed buyer interest and supportive

Residential property transactions increased 30% in October

The Financial Services Bureau recorded 253 residential property transactions in October, an increase of 31% (60 units) compared to the previous month, with 183 transactions on the Macau

Commercial property rebounds amid rate cuts

The climate for commercial and industrial properties has significantly improved in recent months, according to realtor Centaline. Last month, commercial and industrial shop transactions

Property market struggles despite lifting restrictions

The residential property market continues to face challenges despite the lifting of market restrictions in April, with transaction numbers and prices hitting multi-year lows in August.

Centaline: Guangzhou eases home purchase restrictions to attract foreign investment

Stanley Poon, the managing director of Centaline Property, welcomed Guangzhou’s recent decision to ease home purchase restrictions for residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

Eviction for problem tenants with three months unpaid rent

The government plans to revise the requirement for initiating the simplified eviction process from five months’ rent arrears to three months. The deposit will no longer

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