Our Consumer Sentiment Study H1 2021 of Singaporeans found that 56% were uncertain about property prices, 41% had difficulties in viewing properties and 34% were worried about delays in completion. ( read original story ...)
Low interest rates pose risks to property market, warns Heng
This comes as Singapore’s housing market registered a rapid recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic brought the economy to its worst recession, sparking speculation that the government would once again ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Minister Flags Risks of Low Rates on Property Market
Singapore’s deputy prime minister warned that low interest rates can lead to distortions in asset prices, amid speculation that the government may take fresh steps to cool the housing market. ( read original story ...)
Winners and losers from Singapore’s smaller budget
Singapore’s relatively smaller annual budget targeting just a few sectors of the country’s pandemic-hit economy for support will do little to significantly boost the country’s lagging stock market -- ... ( read original story ...)
Banks vs mortgage brokers: Which one should I use to refinance my home loan in Singapore?
If only shopping for a home loan was as fun as shopping for bags — or video games or a smartphone. Finding those discounts and getting a great deal is worth a few hours, right?But hunting for the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank reimburses Singaporean student who lost S$14,000 in scam
Singapore—A 24-year-old Singaporean student living in the UK was conned of S$14,000 in a bank scam, but fortunately the bank agreed to give her a complete reimbursement. The student, whose real name ... ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore property getting too expensive?
Singaporeans find property prices high, with fewer considering themselves able to afford a house. That's according to a survey by PropertyGuru Group. We find out more about this and get some tips on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: 6 things to look out for
SINGAPORE - This year's Budget will be unveiled on Tuesday (Feb 16) as Singapore continues to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic fallout.Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Miss Universe Singapore contestant jailed 6 weeks for credit card fraud
Miss Universe Singapore 2017 contestant, Ashley Rita Wong was recently sentenced 6 weeks in jail for using her friend's bank card details to make unauthorized transactions. She memorized two of her ... ( read original story ...)
S’porean student loses $ 14,000 after ‘bank’ scam calls, Singapore News & Top Stories
S'porean student loses $ 14,000 after 'bank' scam calls, Singapore News & Top Stories SINGAPORE - When she received a call from someone ... ( read original story ...)
Call from ‘bank’ was a scam and she lost $14k
"Scammers are getting smarter and definitely learning more tricks," the victim said.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Me & My Property: Using bank loans instead of CPF to buy property
Do proper research, plan and keep enough cash on hand, says a property industry executive.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
CEO of Singapore’s largest bank says it sees ‘signs of strength’ in most of its markets
Some Asian countries have bounced back from the economic pain of Covid-19 and that bodes well for the 2021 outlook, according to Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS. ( read original story ...)
Singapore resident population in HDB flats falls to 3.04m, with smaller households spread over more flats
A total of 3.04 million residents lived in HDB flats in 2018, as compared to 3.06 million in 2013.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
More expect government to introduce property cooling measures
The quarterly survey polled around 40 to 50 senior executives in the real estate sector. The possible risk of the government stepping in to cool the market jumped from 19.2% in Q3 2020 to 44.7% in Q4 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s biggest penthouse just hit the market for $104 million, and it’s made up of 5 combined residences. Take a look inside.
Singapore’s largest penthouse has hit the market for S$138 million, or about $US103.7 million, Singapore’s Business Times first reported. ( read original story ...)