In November 2023, the Singapore Estate Agents Association (SEAA), an industry group, signed a pact with property agencies to adopt new guidelines, which call for buyer or rental agents to collect ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore jails five Gurkha officers involved in unlicensed cross-border money transfers, with one handling nearly S$2.9m
Five men from the Gurkha Contingent of the police force were sentenced to jail for providing or supporting unlicensed payment services Millions of dollars were remitted ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Billionaire Plays The Long Game With Trophy Acquisitions
I seize opportunities when everybody is frightened,” declared Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of property firm City Developments at a media briefing in August. ( read original story ...)
Singapore can play a ‘very important’ role as a technology partner to India, says DBS Bank
Radhika Rao, senior economist and executive director at the Singapore bank, says India is in the "midst of a capex revival." ... ( read original story ...)
The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Home Renovation Loan in Singapore
A renovation loan can be a godsend for newlyweds who have put most of their savings into their wedding and new marital home, or for homeowners who already have most of their funds tied up in home ... ( read original story ...)
CICT to acquire a 50.0% interest in ION Orchard, Singapore’s iconic premium destination mall, for S$1.85 billion
CICT to acquire a 50.0% interest in ION Orchard, Singapore's iconic premium destination mall, for S$1.85 billion Proposed acquisition expected to deliver immediate DPU accretion and further strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Land charge revisions reveal property market weaknesses, expert says
The recent revisions in the land betterment charges (LBC) reflect the “underlying weaknesses” in the Singapore property market, according to JLL. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank website, mobile app down for some users
Singapore lender OCBC Bank’s website and mobile app couldn’t be accessed by some users on Sunday (Sep 1). Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Business sentiment amongst Singapore property players improves in Q2
Business sentiment amongst property players in Singapore improved in Q2, driven by expectations of better economic performance in the second half of the year. ( read original story ...)
S$3.85m landed property burglaries by foreign syndicates: Value of jewels stolen revised down for 2 suspects
Between early June and August, 10 burglary cases were reported in private estates around the Rail Corridor and Bukit Timah Road, with stolen items valued at S$3.85 million in total. ( read original story ...)
Exploring the Impact of Green Spaces on Property Value in Singapore’s Real Estate Market
Green spaces play a crucial role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal and livability of urban environments, particularly in densely populated areas like Singapore. As a ... Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Woman, 75, scammed of over $213k — and would have lost $500k more if not for bank officer
A 75-year-old woman was scammed of investments worth more than $213,000 and would have lost another $500,000, if not for a bank officer stepping in after he noticed her unusual banking behaviour. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Lendlease and Warburg Pincus JV acquires $1.6b in Singapore assets
Global growth investor Warburg Pincus and Australian real estate company Lendlease announced it has acquired an around $1.6b portfolio assets ... ( read original story ...)
Almost half of Singapore residents say they’ll never achieve financial freedom: Singapore live news
For more on the 'disappearing' petrol stations, read here. Securing a home loan in Singapore as a freelancer is a little tricker as the process seems to favour salaried employees. But, with ... ( read original story ...)
Mortgage Moves: Navigating Home Loans in Your Mid-30s in Singapore
If you're a homeowner in your mid thirties in Singapore, you want to consider these 3 scenarios when managing your home loan: determining your loan tenure for your next home, paying off your mortgage ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks open higher on Monday; STI up 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks rose on Monday (Aug 26) morning as remarks from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell cemented expectations that the central bank will cut its key policy rate next month. Read more ... ( read original story ...)