Upgraders dominate the housing market, says Wing Tai
The phenomenon comes as upgraders pushed prices in new townships and traditional areas nearer to those in the fringe area around Orchard Road, said Cheng Wai Keung, chairman and managing director of Wing Tai Holdings.
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Remote control your home
In his recent National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted three issues that are important to Singapore’s long-term success, one of which is making us a Smart Nation.
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Eye on Sembawang: A place by the sea
In many neighbourhoods across Singapore, generations-old local eateries are being replaced by hipster cafes and chic cocktail bars. But not in Sembawang – at least, not yet.
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Japan: The land of rising opportunities
According to reports, Japan’s property market has remained buoyant despite the global slowdown.
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Problems solved by FinTech
FinTech is one example of how technology is helping to solve problems in the finance sector.
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News Roundup (August 2017)
Our top Singapore property stories...
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Is the property market at a turning point?
Transaction volumes have increased from last year, although the rental market is in the doldrums and vacancy rates are set to reach a record high.
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Smart tips for a smart home
Imagine turning on your home’s air-conditioner from the office so that it’s just the right temperature when you return from a long day’s work...
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Get the Guru View: No one’s home
One of the biggest reasons why real estate in Singapore is such a popular topic is because of the potential to earn passive income...
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Space age living
Consisting mainly of black, grey, electric blue and white, it is a futuristic colour palette that is easy to apply at home.
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Do smart homes enhance our living quality?
In today’s world, people are heavily reliant on technology because it provides convenience and enhances productivity.
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Sim Lian to build 12-storey condo at Tampines site
Sim Lian intends to develop a condominium project with over 2,000 units on the Tampines Court site, which it acquired for S$970 million
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Chinese property investors scale back overseas acquisitions
Famous for being big spenders in the global property market over the last four years, Chinese investors’ most favoured overseas destinations in 2016 include the United States, Australia and Hong Kong.
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Second HSR briefing to be held in London next month
Essentially, the duty of the assets company is to design, build, fund and maintain all rolling stock and rail assets of the HSR project, which is expected to be completed by 2026.
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7 of Asia's most spectacular resort residences
Take the plunge into private ownership as top-tier hospitality brands offer ever-more opulent branded residential options
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How this couple helped redefine Singapore’s skyline
Husband-and-wife architect team Khoo Peng Beng and Belinda Huang design high-rises that maximise human engagement and interaction with ecology
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Developers to focus on smaller sites
Buyers purchasing units in bigger projects can “enjoy more facilities and amenities in the development while paying a lower maintenance fee due to a larger resident base”.
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Property market upturn on the horizon
But Bloomberg Gadfly columnist Andy Mukherjee thinks that the start of a property upswing in Singapore needs someone influential to commit to an iconic long-term development
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Overseas properties owned by Chinese not fully-utilised
A UBS survey showed that overseas properties owned by mainland Chinese are not fully-utilised, with 25 percent of Chinese buyers leaving their apartments vacant while another 25 percent use their homes on a temporary basis
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