When and Where to Focus Your Listings in May
A lot of selling comes from knowing where your potential leads are. This way, you know where to focus your resources and invest in what matters. Similar to our previous article on ‘How to Use Your Ad Credits Smartly’, today we’re sharing insights gathered from just last month (April 2020) - so...
Continue Reading • 6 May 2020
Property Market Index Q2 2020
The PropertyGuru Property Market Index Q2 2020 report takes a look at the impact of the COVID-19 in Q1 2020. Access the report here.
Continue Reading • 6 May 2020
HDB resale prices will not “correct excessively”
OrangeTee & Tie expects property sales to “pick up speed and regain some momentum when the crisis subsides and safe distancing measures are gradually eased".
Continue Reading • 6 May 2020
New Bill increases fines for errant estate agencies, property agents
The new Estate Agents (Amendment) Bill will see the maximum fine increased to $200,000 for real estate agencies and $100,000 for property agents.
Continue Reading • 6 May 2020
Repayment of a wider pool of loans may be deferred from 6 May – MAS
Banks and financial institutions are going to provide for such deferments, but it is up for their customers to opt-in for it.The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that individuals may request for the deferment of loan repayments which include commercial and industrial property...
Continue Reading • 4 May 2020
Sales of luxury condo rose 72% in Q1 despite market uncertainties
OrangeTee & Tie attributed the stellar sales to the new sale segment where 554 new luxury condominiums were sold in Q1 2020.
Continue Reading • 4 May 2020
HDB announces EC GLS for sale in Yishun, the first in over six years
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) on 30 April launched an executive condominium (EC) site at Yishun Avenue 9 for sale by public tender.With an area of 21,514.0 sq m, the confirmed list site has a maximum permissible gross floor area of 60,240.0 sq m and maximum building height of 56 m above...
Continue Reading • 4 May 2020
Enhanced COVID-19 Relief Initiative for Agent Partners
Dear Agent Partners,We hope that you and your loved ones are coping well.As the nation stands together to triumph over COVID-19, please be reassured that we remain committed to stand by you.With the announcement of the extended Circuit Breaker, your feedback that more help is needed has been...
Continue Reading • 30 Apr 2020
Singapore to face more job losses, wage cuts, MAS report
While the government has rolled out a slew of aid to help workers and employers, MAS still expects retrenchment and unemployment to increase.
Continue Reading • 29 Apr 2020
Project Focus: Parc Clematis by Sing-Haiyi Gold Pte Ltd (A Subsidiary of SingHaiyi Group Limited)
The facilities at Parc Clematis are divided into Relax, Balance, and Active; all have been designed to cater to different generations, tastes and demographics.
Continue Reading • 29 Apr 2020
Helping Those Affected By COVID-19
At PropertyGuru, we believe that every person should have a place to call home. We are canvassing support from kind-hearted individuals and organisations to help our fellowmen and women in need, across the region.
Continue Reading • 28 Apr 2020
Construction projects may be delayed by months
Faced with limited manpower, material shortages and the circuit breaker measures, construction projects are set to be pushed back.
Continue Reading • 27 Apr 2020
Private home prices down 1% in Q1 2020
Property sales were generally muted as well with lockdowns imposed around the world and stricter safe distancing measures.
Continue Reading • 24 Apr 2020
CapitaLand vows to aid elderly Singaporeans through $1million worth of Covid-19 reliefs
The group’s move is intended to enhance the emergency preparedness for the elderly, considering that heightened precautions limited the volunteer support and supplies coming at their homes.
Continue Reading • 24 Apr 2020
HDB resale volume down 7% amid Covid-19 outbreak
Resale HDB flats have declined by 7% in Q1 2020.
Continue Reading • 24 Apr 2020
COVID-19 crisis unveils socially responsible Asia Property Awards (Singapore) winning developers
As Singapore continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, winning developers at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) have stepped up to help curb the spread of the virus.
Continue Reading • 24 Apr 2020
COVID-Relief Initiative: Free Webinars by PropertyGuru Academy
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our daily lives in a very significant way, however one thing doesn’t change, as the PropertyGuru team remains committed to stand united with our agent partners. Whether you’re an essential worker who still heads out to fight the battle, or...
Continue Reading • 23 Apr 2020
Home buyers to remain cautious in the short term
With sentiment remaining weak amid the cooling measures in place and the job market rendered insecure, Edmund Tie expects homebuyers to show greater caution in home acquisitions at least for the first two quarters of 2020.
Continue Reading • 23 Apr 2020
Helpful Tips to Close Deals during COVID-19
In this current climate, businesses are greatly affected due to social distancing and lockdown measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. However, in these challenging times, there is always a silver lining.On the positive side, it seems that property owners are taking it more seriously to...
Continue Reading • 22 Apr 2020
75% wage subsidy under Job Support Scheme to be extended
Apart from that, employers will receive a levy rebate payout of $750 for each foreign worker in employment.
Continue Reading • 22 Apr 2020