PropertyGuru News and Views Issue 102
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Login to continue Reading • 8 Jul 2016
The American Club: A home away from home
SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE: Imagine a refuge in the heart of the city where you and your family are always welcome, where there is a diverse range of programmes and activities for every member of the family,...
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Thailand currency outlook 2016
Buying a property overseas is a major decision. What are the things you have to know before committing to a purchase? There are three major considerations for overseas property investment,...
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Refined Living: Northern inspiration
Many Singaporeans favour interior design that feature modern Asian or European influences. But if you’d prefer something different, it’s worth considering Moroccan-style décor.
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News Roundup (25/06/2016 - 08/07/2016)
Our top Singapore and regional property stories.
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Eat, drink, be savvy
The very first thing to consider is, of course, capital. High rental rates are the chief reason many F&B outlets here shut down within just months of opening...
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The rejuvenation of Beach Road
Once just a tourist destination, Kampong Glam has become one of Singapore’s hippest enclaves. Part of the state’s plans for the Ophir-Rochor Corridor, the potential in this often overlooked region is great. Here’s our Guru View.
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Singapore prime rentals down 3.6%
Rental prices of prime residential property in Singapore dropped by 3.6 percent in Q1 2016 compared to the same period last year, according to property consultancy Knight Frank...
Continue Reading • 7 Jul 2016
Holland Village homes losing appeal among expats
Homes in Holland Village, and by extension, those within the entire District 10, have lost some of their appeal among expats, who now prefer to live in districts 1, 2, 4, 8 and 13, according to media reports...
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Brexit: UK housing market stabilises
UK home builder Persimmon said the country’s housing market has steadied following some deal cancellations immediately after Britain decided to leave the European Union, media reports said...
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Shattering glass in condos causes concern
Two weeks ago, a window in a condo unit at The Trizon shattered, causing broken glass to land all over the bedroom. This is the 12th such incident that has been reported at the development in the last five years.
Continue Reading • 5 Jul 2016
S’pore-based firm buys Australia property for A$20m
ABR Holdings, which runs the popular Swensen’s ice-cream restaurant chain, has ventured into property development, acquiring a property in Australia for A$20 million (S$20.26 million), media reports said...
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About 520 e-applications for Treasure Crest EC
Treasure Crest, Sim Lian Group's EC project at Anchorvale Crescent in Sengkang, witnessed robust demand over the weekend, with e-applications outnumbering the number of units, media reports said...
Continue Reading • 4 Jul 2016
Pinnacle@Duxton among Singapore’s top 50 engineering feats
Singapore’s first 50-storey public housing project, the Pinnacle@Duxton, has been recognised by the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) as one of the top 50 engineering achievements here...
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CDL's special NS promo a first in Singapore
To mark SAF Day, which falls on 1 July, property developer City Developments Limited (CDL) is launching a special promotion this weekend for all National Servicemen looking to buy private condominiums...
Continue Reading • 1 Jul 2016
DTZ relaunched as Edmund Tie & Company
Property consultancy DTZ Debenham Tie Leung (SEA) has been relaunched as Edmund Tie and Company, following Cushman and Wakefield’s sale of its majority stake to Edmund Tie and Company Holdings...
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Private home prices down for 11th straight quarter
Prices of private residential properties fell 0.4 percent in Q2 2016, compared to the 0.7 percent decline recorded during the previous quarter, according to latest flash estimates from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)...
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HDB resale prices up 0.1% in Q2
Prices of resale HDB flats rose by 0.1 percent in Q2 2016 from the previous three-month period, according to latest flash estimates of the Housing Board's resale price index (RPI)...
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Could property cooling measures be permanent?
Unless residential property prices plunge dramatically, the government may not lift the cooling measures, reported Singapore Business Review citing a Maybank Kim Eng report...
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Bright spots amid post-Brexit uncertainty
The aftermath of Brexit has been marked by widespread shock and fear amongst much of the British electorate, with many not expecting the result. Unsurprisingly, this spells uncertainty for many sectors, and the property market is no exception.
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