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Coming out on TOP

We’ve heard property industry professionals espouse the benefits of buying and owning a TOP unit, but how do real-life experiences measure up to these claims? As these two owners of TOP units shared with us, they do live up to the hype.

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Renovating your flat for under $30,000

It’s a common belief that if you want your home to look impressive, you must spend big bucks on renovation...

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Tips for buying Malaysian property

For many foreigners, especially Singaporeans, Malaysian property is an affordable alternative to what they can normally buy back home. Here’s what to look out for if you intend to buy property there...

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Close to the line

In light of the 1MDB saga and an oversupply of units, many foreign investors are staying away from Malaysian property for now. Although the market remains very challenging,...

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Are million-dollar HDB flats becoming the norm?

As we see recurring headlines of sky-high resale HDB transactions, should Singaporeans worry that such prices are becoming mainstream? We take a look in this issue of the Guru View.

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An emerging gateway

While many Singaporeans prefer the hustle and bustle of KL, or the casual and relaxed environment of Penang, there are a growing number of investors looking for properties closer to home,...

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The best of riverfront living

Special Advertising Feature: In a vibrant and bustling area like Robertson Quay, a residential development like UP@Robertson Quay is truly a rare find...

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Reasons to purchase a TOP project instead of a resale property

One of the biggest inconveniences about buying newly-launched property is having to wait years before being able to pick up the keys to your unit...

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TOP projects: What are they?

Prospective buyers can opt to purchase a few types of properties in Singapore – resale, new homes or TOP properties. We look at how TOP projects differ from other properties and why consumers should explore this market.

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PropertyGuru News and Views Issue 104

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Top of the Props: Growing big from a small start

LHN Group Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director, Kelvin Lim joined the company in 1997. When Kelvin Lim first joined the company that his father started in 1991, LHN Group was just a small lessor of industrial spaces. Now with over 30 properties in its business portfolio, we speak to...

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The colours of feng shui

Many think of feng shui as involving furniture arrangement, “lucky” ornaments, and some mystical calculation of wind direction and qi. But in real-life application, it involves much more, especially when colours are the main focus.

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Real Storeys: The struggle for success

Jessica Siow took the leap from a steady salary to the unpredictable world of property sales. Despite obstacles early in her career, things have turned out remarkably well for her.

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ProperTips: The cost of buying across the causeway

Singaporeans continue to see the allure of Malaysian property, with bigger homes at lower prices than back home. But what must you know before taking that step to becoming a property owner in Malaysia?

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Raintree Gardens may be up for collective sale

Owners of a privatised former HUDC estate have secured the minimum consent level to put the 175-unit property up for en bloc sale, media reports said...

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Govt unveils new conditions for factory-converted dorms

All operators of factory-converted dormitories (FCDs) must meet four new conditions when seeking approval to use their industrial premises to house foreign workers, the MOM said...

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16 bids for Anchorvale Lane EC site

An EC site along Anchorvale Lane in Sengkang has attracted strong interest from developers, with 16 bids submitted at the end of the public tender exercise on Tuesday, said the HDB...

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PropertyGuru appoints Prince as CFO

Real estate player PropertyGuru has announced the appointment of Daan Prince as its new CFO, effective as of 6 June. He brings 12 years of experience in the Asian and European technology markets...

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Hotspots in Sydney

Special Advertising Feature: Properties in Sydney's inner west have been rapidly gaining popularity among home buyers and investors in recent years as demonstrated by the sharp increase in house prices...

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Mr SR Nathan, former President and nation builder, dies at 92

Former President of Singapore, Mr S.R. Nathan, passed away peacefully on the night of 22 August 2016....

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