Construction of two more TEL stations begins
Construction works for two stations on the Thomas-East Coast Line has started, and will benefit some District 11 properties and residents of new developments around the Old Police Academy.
Continue Reading • 29 Jan 2015
Tokyo apartments set to tempt Singapore buyers
Singaporean investors are eager to invest into Tokyo's condominium market, says CBRE...
Continue Reading • 29 Jan 2015
Expats ditch city homes for the heartlands amid budget cuts
Many expats are focused on reducing household expenses and feel it is better to live in the suburbs...
Continue Reading • 28 Jan 2015
HDB launches revamped showflats for all flat types
Owners of HDB properties can visit the revamped showflats at HDB Hub for design and furnishing ideas in customising their flat to suit their lifestyle.
Continue Reading • 28 Jan 2015
MAS adjusts monetary policy, cuts inflation forecast
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Wednesday that it will adjust the monetary policy to allow a slower pace in the appreciation of the Singapore dollar. The revision announcement came as a surprise to market watches as the central bank is only expected to release its next...
Continue Reading • 28 Jan 2015
LaunchPad to house start-ups, incubators
The JTC LaunchPad @ one-north was launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recently, adding to the number of Singapore properties available for start-ups and incubators.
Continue Reading • 28 Jan 2015
Master planning for Indian city in full swing
The Singapore consortium appointed as master planner for the new capital city of India's Andhra Pradesh is confident of completing the overseas properties within six months.
Continue Reading • 28 Jan 2015
Short-term rentals offer many benefits
If Singapore properties for rent are available for short-term rentals, it could help the country’s tourism industry and boost the government’s tax revenue, according to an opinion.
Continue Reading • 28 Jan 2015
CapitalMalls Malaysia acquires Tropicana City Mall
CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust (CMMT) has inked a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Tropicana City Sdn Bhd for the acquisition of Tropicana City Mall (pictured) as well as its office tower in Petaling Jaya for RM540 million. In 2013, CMMT and Tropicana Corp were in talks over the...
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
Home prices unlikely to "collapse" as possible election looms
Given the 90 percent home ownership rate in Singapore, prices are unlikely to "collapse" says new report...
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
HDB awards land parcel in Yishun
HDB has awarded the land parcel in Yishun to Northern Resi and Northern Retail yesterday, which will add to the growing number of Yishun properties.
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
Novice property agents most affected by weak sales
The ongoing sales drought for Singapore properties has caused some new real estate agents to drop out of the industry.
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
Sales of repossessed units could rise by 33%
The numbers of borrowers who have defaulted their housing loans for Singapore properties are growing amidst falling residential prices and a weak rental market stemming from the government's curbs.
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
Eye on Tanjong Pagar: From shophouses to summits
While it is better known as part of the central business district, Tanjong Pagar properties and other places of interest make up the area famed for its port, a defunct railway station and its prominent Member of Parliament (MP).
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
24,000 private homes in S'pore sitting empty
The vacancy rate of private residential units is at its highest in 10 years...
Continue Reading • 26 Jan 2015
HDB subletting approvals soars to 36,228 in 2014
Subletting approvals for HDB properties jumped to an all-time high of 36,228 in 2014 from 30,074 in 2013.
Continue Reading • 26 Jan 2015
Christie's property unit opens Singapore office
Singapore-Christie's Homes will showcase luxury properties to buyers based here...
Continue Reading • 26 Jan 2015
Keppel Corp wants to privatise Keppel Land
To build a strong conglomerate, Keppel Corporation plans to privatise Keppel Land, a developer for Singapore properties.
Continue Reading • 26 Jan 2015
Mobile app launched for public to send feedback
The public can now send their feedback on municipal issues, such as the cleanliness of public areas at HDB properties, through a mobile app.
Continue Reading • 26 Jan 2015
Teck Chye Terrace shophouses sold for S$14.63m
A row of five adjoining refurbished shophouses (pictured) at Teck Chye Terrace was sold via auction on Thursday (22 January) for S$14.63 million, marketing agent Colliers International confirmed in response to an inquiry by CommercialGuru following the end of the said auction yesterday evening....
Continue Reading • 23 Jan 2015