5 best-selling projects in April 2016
Property developers in Singapore sold 745 private homes in April, excluding ECs, compared to 843 units in March. This represents an 11.6 percent month-on-month decline...
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Developer sales down 36.2% from year ago
New private home sales in Singapore, excluding ECs, fell by 11.6 percent to 745 units in April 2016, compared to the 843 units sold in the previous month, according to the latest URA data...
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Surge in applicants for Lease Buyback Scheme
According to the HDB, the number of households that successfully applied for the Lease Buyback Scheme (LBS) more than doubled each time it was enhanced, said media reports...
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S'pore projects up for prestigious prize
Singapore’s SkyTerrace @ Dawson and PARKROYAL on Pickering have been longlisted by the Royal Institute of British Architects for its inaugural international prize, media reports said...
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Tips for Gen Ys looking to buy their first Johor property
Since the inception of Iskandar Malaysia in 2006, Johor’s property market has made a remarkable turnaround. When the land swap deal was concluded by the Malaysian and Singaporean governments...
Continue Reading • 15 May 2016
Chinese interest in Phuket property picking up
Property buyers from China could be flocking to Phuket if the CEO of China’s largest international property website is to be believed. Charles Pittar, CEO of Juwai.com,...
Continue Reading • 13 May 2016
25 user-friendly projects to be honoured at BCA Awards
Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is set to honour a number of local developments, including malls, residential projects and community spaces...
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UOL reports revenue surge in Q1
Higher contributions from new and ongoing projects saw UOL Group’s revenue from property development more than double to $164.3 million in Q1 2016, from $77.3 million last year...
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How will the Philippines' new president impact the property market?
Rodrigo Duterte has officially won the Philippines presidential election and will take office as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines. This news could have ramifications...
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Nominees announced for Vietnam Property Awards 2016
Shortlisted nominees for the Vietnam Property Awards 2016, organised by Property Report magazine, were announced recently, with the exclusive event returning after a successful first year...
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Top of the Props: Making things personal
A multi-millionaire at the age of 29, Harj Uppal has a portfolio and personal fortune that would make many green with envy. The key to his success? Something he likes to call “the personal approach”.
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12 tips for investing in Cambodia
Cambodia is a rapidly developing market, and many investors with lower budgets and higher risk appetites are looking closely at this country to make their next pot of gold
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Convenience, connectivity and comfort, all under one roof
SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE: Here in Singapore, we want it all. We want to pamper ourselves with a home in beautiful surroundings, equipped with luxurious facilities that take us away...
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News Roundup (02/05/2016 – 13/05/2016)
Our top Singapore and regional property stories. New rules for transfer of flat ownership HDB flat owners who wish to relinquish their ownership in favour of another family member are no longer permitted to do so, except on certain grounds based on the new rules introduced by the Housing...
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Mother’s Day gifts for the home
This Mother’s Day, IKEA has thought of gifts to make Mum’s living environment a more pleasant one. Whether she has a green thumb or loves travelling, you’re bound to find something she’ll appreciate. 1. Give the gift of growing with the recently launched ANVÄNDBAR series. Mums with green...
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Housing highlights
A look at some of the developments shaping Singapore’s skyline. This time, it's The Glades, Singa Hills and Sunnyvale Residences.
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The allure of the South
A growing number of foreign investors are looking to invest outside Manila, the Philippines’ capital, with Mandaue City in Cebu emerging as a hotspot, due to the region’s flourishing economy,...
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Are properties near “famous” schools more expensive?
We all know mothers who have gone to great lengths, including paying top dollar to move into homes close to the schools they want to enrol their children in. But are these properties really worth more? We give you the Guru View.
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Moving out, but not away
It is common in Singapore for children to live with their parents until they are married, and some prefer to live nearby even after they have married and moved out. Here’s what you should know if you intend to do the same.
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Mums step up
Recent research shows that when it comes to making the right decision when buying a house, mums know best. Surveys carried out in 2014 and 2015 by Singapore parenting magazine...
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