Singapore’s move to introduce property cooling measures may slow down demand and prices in the next six months. But this may just be a short-term fix in a market with an insatiable appetite for homes. ( read original story ...)
Quick takes from property analysts: How will the new cooling measures affect Singapore’s property market?
Late Wednesday (Dec 15) night, the Singapore government announced a package of measures to cool the property market, with the changes taking effect from Thursday (Dec 16).The additional buyer's stamp ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore imposes curbs to help cool housing market
The government has decided to act now to ‘reduce the risk of a self-reinforcing cycle of price increases’ that will affect affordability. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seeks to Cool Home Prices by Boosting Purchase Taxes
By Yongchang Chin Singapore is rolling out a series of property-market cooling measures, including raising purchase taxes on second and subsequent homes, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Impose Property Curbs to Calm Housing Market Frenzy
Singapore is introducing a new round of property curbs for both the private and public residential markets starting Thursday to calm a frenzy that’s sent home prices and sales surging in the past year ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore announces new property cooling measures: Higher ABSD rates, tighter loan limits
SINGAPORE: The Government on Wednesday (Dec 15) announced a package of measures to cool the private residential and HDB resale markets. The measures include raising Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore announces measures to cool property market
Singapore announced a package of measures to cool its property market on Wednesday, including raising stamp duties and tightening loan limits. The private residential and public housing resale markets ... ( read original story ...)
Bank Jago’s Skyrocketing Stock Boosts Wealth Of Indonesian Banker Jerry Ng To $3.2 Billion
Shares of Bank Jago have surged over 10,000% since veteran banker Jerry Ng purchased a stake in 2019. The gains turbocharged the wealth of Ng, who rose 32 spots to No. 12 on Indonesia's 50 Richest. ( read original story ...)
10 Most Popular New Launch Condos and ECs in Singapore for 2021
Wondering which are the most popular new launch condos in 2021? From Normanton Park to Treasure at Tampines, here’s a look back at the top 10 best selling condos in Singapore for the year. ( read original story ...)
Singaporean admitted to acting as nominee for 3 foreigners to buy residential property
A Singaporean woman admitted to buying residential property on behalf of three Chinese nationals and holding it on trust. ( read original story ...)
Chinese national charged with appointing Singaporean to purchase restricted property
A Chinese national was charged in court on Monday (Dec 13) for allegedly appointing a Singaporean to purchase a restricted property in 2014 and hold it in trust for him. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Market Outlook 2022 Overview
The PropertyGuru Singapore Property Market Outlook 2022 (PMO 2022) pulls together data and expert opinions on key events that have impacted the property sector this year to predict what to expect in ... ( read original story ...)
6 Things To Know About Shophouses In Singapore And Why They Are So Expensive
With record prices reaching $12,607 psf for 9 Stanley Street in the Telok Ayer Conservation Area which sold for $17.8 million, shophouses are expensive. Here are 6 things to know about shophouses in ... ( read original story ...)
Condo, terrace house or HDB? Housing considerations for foreigners when moving to Singapore
According to Mercer’s 2019 Quality of Living City ranking, Singapore is ranked highest for quality of living in Asia-Pacific (25th worldwide). As one of the safest and cleanest countries in Asia, it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Private property: Buy or Rent? Free-to-use map included
I was recently listening to a podcast episode about buying or renting private property in Singapore on The Business Times Podcast Channel. The podcast was done in reference with an article written ... ( read original story ...)
5 lesser-known upcoming residential hotspots in the Singapore property market
While the usual prime spots remain unchanged (Orchard Road, Marine Parade, etc.), fresh developments have drawn the spotlight to other neighbourhoods as well.There are some upcoming property hotspots, ... ( read original story ...)