Singapore home prices dropped by the most in more than seven years as developers offered discounts amid signals from the government that it won’t roll back property curbs initiated in 2009. An index tracking private
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Malaysia – When will the property market pick up?
Experts predict between 2018 and 2019 AT a recent property seminar organised by Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute, several developers and property consultants had a debate predicting when the property market will pick up. Real
Read moreSingapore – Pinnacle@Duxton flat goes for $1.12 million
SINGAPORE – A Pinnacle@Duxton flat was sold earlier this month (September) for $1.12 million – possibly the highest price ever fetched by a Housing Board unit. The five-room flat, spanning 106 sq m, is located
Read moreSingapore population rises 1.3% to 5.61 million
SINGAPORE: Even as more Singaporeans had babies last year, Singapore’s population growth remained low, rising 1.3 per cent to reach 5.61 million in June. The statistics, released on Tuesday (Sep 27) by the National Population
Read moreSingapore – Seven HDB resale units sold above $900,000, with one at a record $980,000
According to the Singapore Real Estate Exchange, which collates information from the Housing Board and major property firms, seven HDB resale flats have been sold for more than $900,000, with more than half (five) just
Read moreCost of land to build prime homes in Asia still rising
Prices of residential sites in Asia increased by 1.9% in the first half of 2016, down from 2.8% in the preceding six months, put office land increased from 1.9% to 2.2%. Overall development land investment
Read moreIndian property firm to fix Singapore’s diaspora
The Indian diaspora in Singapore and the region is being targeted for real estate investments by the nation’s largest listed real estate developer. Mumbai-headquartered Godrej Properties (GPL) has established an international representative office in Singapore
Read moreSingapore’s house prices continue to fall
Singapore housing prices continue to fall, amidst weak economic growth. The private residential property index fell by 3.37% during the year to Q1 2015, its ninth consecutive quarter of y-o-y price falls, based on figures from
Read moreRich Indonesians snap up Singapore luxury homes as taxman calls
SINGAPORE — Never mind that Singapore is experiencing one of the worst property slumps in its history, demand for luxury housing is suddenly coming from an unexpected group: Wealthy Indonesians. This year’s purchases by Indonesian
Read moreComputer modelling to make Tengah town cooler
SINGAPORE – Computer simulations will help planners design all of Tengah – the first Housing Board town to be developed in two decades – to achieve lower temperatures and the best wind flow. This is
Read moreRowsley to acquire Ariva, a hotel management and consultancy firm, for about S$10.6 million
SINGAPORE – Singapore-listed Rowsley is further expanding its hospitality business with the acquisition of Ariva, a hotel management and consultancy firm. This comes about a year after the firm, which is controlled by Singapore businessman
Read moreTampines BTO flats expected to draw interest
The latest launch of new Housing Board flats includes two projects in the mature estate of Tampines, which experts expect to be popular. Yet, the hottest project as of 5pm yesterday was Buangkok Woods in
Read moreOlder freehold apartments below $1,000 psf are value-for-money buys
The demand for older freehold apartments and condominiums seems to have picked up in the first week of August, according to caveats lodged with URA Realis from Aug 2 to 9. More than half of
Read moreSingapore still among world’s liveable cities
Despite ranking 46 out of 140 cities in global survey, Republic remains attractive to highly mobile top talent. Singapore’s score in a global ranking of livable cities has stagnated since 2011, which may make a
Read moreWhere to buy property in Singapore
The tiny island of Singapore off the coast of Malaysia is famously capitalist, crowded, cosmopolitan, and clean. It is one of the most densely populated places in the world, but enriched by the mix of
Read moreWant to find out what homes actually sold for?
Want to find out what homes actually sold for? We have been contacted by Rightmove.co.uk to give you some upto date info. Coins representing sold house prices Looking for a home in your dream location
Read more5 lethal mistakes for real estate investors
5 lethal mistakes for real estate investors By Marc Reven Once the market starts to rebound, investing in real property also becomes a more appealing idea — either as a career or a great side job. Like
Read moreHDB resale prices dip, delaying market rebound
Resale prices for Housing Board (HDB) flats dipped by 0.7 per cent in August over the previous month, reversing the slight rise in July and further delaying a market rebound. August HDB resale prices were
Read moreThe Singapore property giant that’s building a sustainable world
Singapore property firm CDL’s green credentials include being ranked the most sustainable real estate firm in the world as well as a leader in sustainability reporting. Now, it is one of the first companies in Singapore to align its operations with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Read moreProperty agents in Singapore becoming Uber drivers
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) – When Mr Billy Loh started in 2008 as a property agent, his profession was seen as a route to wealth in Singapore. Now, he has to know his way around the city
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