Two Community Clubs upgraded
Two Community Clubs located in the west of Singapore were upgraded recently within the vicinity of Choa Chu Kang and Jurong West HDB estates.
Continue Reading • 4 Feb 2015
More sheltered walkways to MRT, LRT stations by 2018
LTA will add more than 200 km of new sheltered walkways by 2018, which will provide sheltered connectivity between transport nodes and some Singapore property, and public amenities.
Continue Reading • 3 Feb 2015
Singapore investments to moderate in 2015: EDB
Despite meeting last year’s forecast on fixed asset investment of S$ 10.0 to 12.0 billion with S$11.8 billion in 2014, the republic’s investment numbers last year are down compared to the numbers recorded in 2013, the Economic Development Board revealed Monday (2 February). The decline is...
Continue Reading • 2 Feb 2015
New Sungei Seletar bus depot to be ready by Q3 2017
A new Sungei Seletar bus depot will be built close to some Yio Chu Kang properties to accommodate the growing bus fleet in Singapore.
Continue Reading • 2 Feb 2015
Singapore banks able to weather property market pressure: Fitch
Correction in Singapore’s property market may place modest pressure on the city-state’s banking system loan quality, Fitch Ratings said in a report Friday (30 January). Despite this, the rating agency said local banks – DBS, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) –...
Continue Reading • 30 Jan 2015
Property owners responsible for fire insurance
The onus is on Singapore property owners to ensure they have the financial means to repair and restore their properties should these properties be damaged in a fire.
Continue Reading • 30 Jan 2015
Singapore bank lending falls in December
Total bank lending in Singapore fell in December to S$607.96 billion from $608.12 billion in November, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) revealed in its latest monthly statistical bulletin. The drop comes after a rise posted in November from October following two consecutive months of...
Continue Reading • 30 Jan 2015
2015 budget a possible sign of nearing election?
Special transfers tend to be visibly higher in an election year...
Continue Reading • 30 Jan 2015
New exhibition space for research on urban living launched
Singapore has a new dedicated exhibition space for research on urban living with the support of the private sector to implement new ideas involving Singapore properties
Continue Reading • 30 Jan 2015
Three buildings in National Orchid Garden to be enhanced
The National Orchid Garden will be enhanced to showcase more orchid varieties, and all three buildings will be upgraded to meet energy efficiency and sustainability requirements.
Continue Reading • 30 Jan 2015
3-month SIBOR surges 1.3% as MAS adjusts monetary policy
Following the central bank’s unexpected move to slow the Singapore dollar appreciation, the three-month Singapore Interbank Offered Rate (SIBOR) posted a 1.3 percent rise Wednesday (28 January) to 0.653 percent from Tuesday’s 0.644 percent. The three-month SIBOR is commonly used to price most...
Continue Reading • 29 Jan 2015
Smaller dormitories are regulated too: MOM
It is necessary to impose additional requirements for the larger dormitories, the Ministry of Manpower said but smaller dormitory properties are regulated too.
Continue Reading • 29 Jan 2015
Construction of two more TEL stations begins
Construction works for two stations on the Thomas-East Coast Line has started, and will benefit some District 11 properties and residents of new developments around the Old Police Academy.
Continue Reading • 29 Jan 2015
MAS adjusts monetary policy, cuts inflation forecast
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Wednesday that it will adjust the monetary policy to allow a slower pace in the appreciation of the Singapore dollar. The revision announcement came as a surprise to market watches as the central bank is only expected to release its next...
Continue Reading • 28 Jan 2015
LaunchPad to house start-ups, incubators
The JTC LaunchPad @ one-north was launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recently, adding to the number of Singapore properties available for start-ups and incubators.
Continue Reading • 28 Jan 2015
HDB awards land parcel in Yishun
HDB has awarded the land parcel in Yishun to Northern Resi and Northern Retail yesterday, which will add to the growing number of Yishun properties.
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
Novice property agents most affected by weak sales
The ongoing sales drought for Singapore properties has caused some new real estate agents to drop out of the industry.
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
Christie's property unit opens Singapore office
Singapore-Christie's Homes will showcase luxury properties to buyers based here...
Continue Reading • 26 Jan 2015
Keppel Corp wants to privatise Keppel Land
To build a strong conglomerate, Keppel Corporation plans to privatise Keppel Land, a developer for Singapore properties.
Continue Reading • 26 Jan 2015
Mobile app launched for public to send feedback
The public can now send their feedback on municipal issues, such as the cleanliness of public areas at HDB properties, through a mobile app.
Continue Reading • 26 Jan 2015