Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Work is getting underway this week on Staycity’s 197-unit aparthotel development in York.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore: The Ascott Limited has opened its first serviced residences in Cyberjaya, Malaysia; Sri Racha, Thailand; and Hai Phong, Vietna

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Global investment firm acquires nearly 650 units across four London properties

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: One in every eight (13 per cent) European corporate travel buyers booked more serviced apartment accommodation in 2014, according to a Business Travel Show survey.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Oakwood Worldwide has opened a 22-unit apartment building in London.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Skyline Worldwide is set to open four new developments in London in early January.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMalaysia: Work is due to start on a RM539 million (£100 million) mixed-use development called Puteri Cove Residences, in Johor.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: DAMAC Properties has opened its third luxury serviced hotel apartment project in the Burj Area of Dubai.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMENA: Marriott International says it plans to open two new Residence Inn properties in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: Damac Properties is giving away luxury cars, including Aston Martins and Mercedes-Benzs, as part of a promotional drive during Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).