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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 Reading29 Jan 2015

Tokyo apartments set to tempt Singapore buyers

Singaporean investors are eager to invest into Tokyo's condominium market, says CBRE...

Continue Reading29 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 Reading28 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 Reading28 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 Reading28 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 Reading28 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 Reading28 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 Reading28 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 Reading27 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 Reading27 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 Reading27 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 Reading27 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 Reading27 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 Reading27 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 Reading26 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 Reading26 Jan 2015

Christie's property unit opens Singapore office

Singapore-Christie's Homes will showcase luxury properties to buyers based here...

Continue Reading26 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 Reading26 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 Reading26 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 Reading23 Jan 2015