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Meet 2015's Property Person of the Year

Indonesian-born Iwan Sunito, CEO of Australian developer Crown Group, has been named the 2015 Property Person of the Year...

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More discussion needed on HSR link

14 companies have been invited to share ideas on the Singapore-KL high-speed rail...

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5 lessons we learnt about renovations this year

As we end the year and look back, we may wish we did not do some of the things we did. We'd like to share some of the lessons we learnt about renovations, so that at the end of next year, you'd be in better shape than us! Regret 1: Taking on a renovation package because it seemed like a good...

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All eyes on Vietnam

Vietnam is gaining a reputation as the newest property investment hotspot in the Asia Pacific...

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Trio clinch Singapore’s top design award

Condominium project among the winners of the 10th President's Design Awards...

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Clementi site awarded to highest bidder

Residential site in Clementi Avenue 1 awarded to Singland Homes and UOL Venture Investments...

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S'pore may ease cooling measures in second half of 2016

The restrictive property cooling measures will likely be eased sometime next year if home prices continue to drop...

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Red House project sells majority of units

The iconic project in Katong is over two-thirds sold and is expected to be completed in Q2 2016...

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Singapore among Asia’s most expensive cities for expats

Singapore among top 10 most expensive locations in Asia for expats, reveals new survey...

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Hong Kong: Top of the peak

We look at prospects and predictions for the Hong Kong property market, which is home to some of Asia's priciest pads...

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From homes to hotels

With tenants harder to come by, landlords are turning to tourists for investment income. How do the numbers work out? We give you the Guru View. By Chang Hui Chew Short term rentals, defined as leases below six months in length, are technically illegal. While the Urban Redevelopment...

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Better to rent than buy?

As the number of rental contracts have increased quarterly for private non-landed residential property, some people have started to ask if it is more worthwhile to rent rather than buy. Here are the numbers.

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Diagnosing the health of the real estate market in 2016

PropertyGuru’s inaugural Real Estate Investment Conference saw an interesting exchange of ideas, with real estate experts offering their predictions for investment in 2016.

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How to know if you are eligible for the PPHS

What you need to know to qualify for the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS)...

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News Roundup

Our top Singapore and regional property stories HDB to focus on rejuvenating older towns despite $2.02 billion deficit With first-timer demand for flats already fulfilled, the Housing Board can now focus on rejuvenating older estates. The HDB manages 26 towns and housing estates, of...

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8 crafty Christmas hacks

It’s Christmas once again, and for the more artistically inclined among us, 'tis the season to get crafty. Here are eight tips from IKEA to give your home a personalized Yuletide feel and wow your guests.   At the dinner table 1.   Recycle an old paper bag to make hand-torn place...

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Eye on Potong Pasir: Small town, big potential

Potong Pasir is among the smallest housing estates in Singapore, but it is not without its charm or potential. In recent years, a good number of condos have sprung up around the area. What can we expect from this little town?

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Calls to legalise home sharing

Singapore is studying the implications of short-term stays and whether the practice should be legalised for private homes...

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Housing Highlights

A look at some of the developments shaping Singapore’s skyline.

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