Eye on Bedok: Singapore’s most populous neighbourhood
The friendly rivalry between residents of Singapore’s eastern and western neighbourhoods is an enduring one. East-side residents pride themselves on the more laid back...
Continue Reading • 26 Oct 2017
Future-proof your home with senior-friendly home designs
No one likes to imagine themselves getting old, but as the years catch up with you, or if you live with family members who are older or less able-bodied, it helps to know that...
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Malaysian properties poised to make a comeback in 2018
More than 580 people visited PropertyGuru’s Malaysia Property Show held at The St. Regis Singapore on 30 September and 1 October...
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What your element reveals about your retirement life
Derived from the last digit of your birth year, your element sheds some light on your personality. For example, if you were born in 1952...
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Enjoy your golden years in the land of smiles
According to surveys conducted by industry experts, Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia, and for good reason...
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Monetising your property at retirement
For many people, building wealth steadily and preparing for a comfortable retirement are the two most important financial goals in their lives...
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6 showflat tricks to be aware of
Condominium showflats are extravagant. They are fancy structures that aim to entice and encourage people to buy a unit on the spot...
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Planning for retirement
In Singapore, part of the contributions that go into a person’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) are meant for retirement savings. However, it is not advisable...
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News Roundup (October 2017)
Our top Singapore property stories...
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New Zealand to ban foreign home ownership
In a bid to address housing affordability crisis, New Zealand eyes to ban foreign buyers from acquiring existing homes within the country, reported BBC...
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China to change property price methodology
China has revealed plans to tweak its methodology for calculating its home price index as the current system has met new challenges and difficulties, reported Reuters...
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Developers more upbeat but worry over possible curbs
Home builders here have become more bullish, but they fear that the improving market conditions would result in more property curbs from the authorities, reported the Straits Times...
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En bloc fever spreads to commercial properties
More commercial and mixed-use projects are joining the en bloc sales frenzy after a number of residential developments have successfully changed hands, reported the Business Times...
Continue Reading • 25 Oct 2017
CDL leads S’pore property industry in sustainability
City Developments Limited (CDL) announced on Tuesday (24 October) that it was named as Singapore’s highest scoring property firm in CDP’s latest rankings for climate change response...
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Two prime freehold sites up for sale for a total of $477m
Two prime freehold sites in District 9 that are among the few remaining sizeable plots available in Cairnhill Road have been launched for sale by exclusive marketing agent CBRE on Tuesday (24 October)...
Continue Reading • 25 Oct 2017
Demolition of Rochor Centre may affect surrounding properties
Demolition specialists expect the upcoming demolition of Rochor Centre to negatively affect its surrounding properties, reported The Straits Times...
Continue Reading • 24 Oct 2017
Wing Tai net profit surges to $8.19m
Wing Tai Holdings’ net profit soared to $8.19 million in the first quarter ended 30 September from $1.06 million in the same period a year ago, revealed an SGX filing on Monday (23 October)...
Continue Reading • 24 Oct 2017
Dunearn Court sold to Roxy-Pacific for $36.3m
The en bloc market continues to roll with the sale of Dunearn Court to RH Central, a subsidiary of Roxy-Pacific Holdings, for $36.3 million. This is slightly lower than the guide price of $38.8 million...
Continue Reading • 24 Oct 2017
Rail Corridor upgrade works to begin in 2018
Enhancement works along the central portion of the Rail Corridor is targeted to start next year, announced the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and National Parks Board (NParks) on Saturday (21 October)...
Continue Reading • 23 Oct 2017
China’s property cooling measures to stay, says housing minister
China’s housing minister expects property sales to slow down in the fourth quarter, with prices remaining stable, reported Reuters....
Continue Reading • 23 Oct 2017