Why getting a cheaper home will help grow CPF nest egg
With HDB flats and private property prices declining, it might be a good time to get your dream home and still have enough for retirement with proper planning...
Continue Reading • 31 Aug 2014
FIABCI celebrates the best real estate projects in S'pore
The FIABCI Singapore Property Awards 2014 honoured the best residential and commercial properties in Singapore.
Continue Reading • 31 Aug 2014
Bangkok's priciest condos named
Thailand’s Agency for Real Estate Affairs (AREA) has revealed its list of the most expensive condominium units for sale...
Continue Reading • 31 Aug 2014
Singapore buyers set new record for Trump Tower
A 4,000-square-foot condominium inside Chicago's Trump Tower was recently sold for US$3.985 million (S$4.971 million), and the buyers are said to be from Singapore, according to media reports. The sale marks a new record as the highest-priced Trump sale in 2014 was previously at US$3.3 million...
Continue Reading • 31 Aug 2014
August's numbers unlikely to improve
Following URA sales figures last months, analysts are expecting August to be a slow month as it is the hungry ghost month and home buyers tend to stay away from house-hunting. Christine Li, Research Head at OrangeTee, said, "Sales activities could pick up in September or October as a few large...
Continue Reading • 30 Aug 2014
What constitutes a "good location" buy?
Top 8 factors to consider when house hunting in Singapore...
Continue Reading • 30 Aug 2014
Exciting plans to be carried out at a measured pace
Although Singapore is expecting a slew of upcoming projects and developments, they are likely to be rolled out at a measured pace due to labour constraints, according to a recent report by DBS Vickers Securities. “With more contracts available, the onus is on construction companies to add to...
Continue Reading • 30 Aug 2014
Malaysia property still luring Singaporeans
Investing in Malaysian property remains a popular trend among Singapore-based buyers...
Continue Reading • 30 Aug 2014
Energy saving 3for2 concept slated for international school
The United World College South East Asia (UWCSEA)'s new High School building, under construction on Dover Campus, will feature some energy-efficient technology. Named the 3for2 concept, it allows developers to construct three floors within the standard space of two floors, without any impact...
Continue Reading • 30 Aug 2014
HSR salespersons can receive 100% commission
HSR International Realtors has launched a new commission to offer 100% commission.
Continue Reading • 29 Aug 2014
Private home sales fall far short of pre-TDSR levels
Weaker sentiment and the likelihood of further price drops will hamper sales volumes in the private housing market...
Continue Reading • 29 Aug 2014
Resale private home prices down 0.3% in July: SPRI
Resale prices of completed non-landed private homes in Singapore dropped 0.3 percent in July compared to June.
Continue Reading • 29 Aug 2014
Wing Tai posts 42% drop in revenue
Wing Tai Holdings’ revenue dropped to $179.8 million.
Continue Reading • 29 Aug 2014
London property still draws S'poreans
Singaporean buying interest in London property remains high, although a slight slowdown is expected...
Continue Reading • 29 Aug 2014
Westbank offers luxury living with Shangri-La condominiums
Living 180 University Toronto unveiled to Asia.
Continue Reading • 29 Aug 2014
Sim Lian records slight revenue dip
Sim Lian Group posted a four-percent drop in its revenue for FY2014, registering $714.7 million from $742.2 million a year ago.
Continue Reading • 29 Aug 2014
London’s latest waterside offering showcasing this weekend
Enderby Wharf by Barratt London is a new collection of apartments launching in Singapore this weekend.
Continue Reading • 29 Aug 2014
300 HDB blocks will have solar panels by 2015
More HDB blocks are being fitted with solar panels and the number will grow from the current 176 to 300 blocks by the end of next year, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said in a blog post. Aside from powering common services such as lifts and corridor lighting, the solar panels...
Continue Reading • 28 Aug 2014
Developers consult residents on upcoming projects
Property players that have successfully acquired Government Land Sales (GLS) sites in predominantly residential areas are required to inform residents within a 100m radius about their upcoming project, based on new Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) rules introduced in October 2013. But...
Continue Reading • 28 Aug 2014
Residual demand remains low
Residual demand, which is the absorption of unsold housing units after stripping off demand from new launch or re-launches, has remained relatively stable with marginal improvement particularly in recent months, according to JLL. It said the effect of the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) has...
Continue Reading • 28 Aug 2014