The merger of PropNex and DWG marks a defining moment in the real estate agency business. However, the game of musical chairs by real estate agents is likely to intensify as other agencies look to beef up their sales force in a quest for growth.

The transaction volume in Prime Central London is expected to slow, while UK commercial real estate is on fairly steady footing.

Here are some unconventional suggestions to buy property in light of the current challenging environment.

The number of homes that went under the hammer has been rising over the last few quarters, but the auction market has been woefully uneventful with little interest from bidders.

What do you appreciate most about your property’s management?

The statement “I am so happy!” could mean very different things to different people. For a student who often struggles with exams, happiness is passing one with aces. For another, who lives in the rural interiors of Borneo, happiness is not needing to trek through a jungle for miles to go to school.

The Edge Property Singapore has identified several private non-landed residential developments with high potential to be put up for collective sale.

Emerald Bay sits on a 111-acre freehold site with a gross development value of RM4 billion. It will have 1,649 units including 250 landed homes, built in 12 phases over eight years.

During a property market slowdown like now, the auction market could be a place to find a bargain.

“London remains the key European city with education, business and financial ties to large parts of Asia; while the language, legal system, transparency and diversity of its economy will ensure interest remains in the commercial and residential markets.”