SINGAPORE, July 1 (Reuters) - Singapore’s private home prices bounced to a five-year high in the second quarter after slipping in the prior two quarters in the face of property curbs, underlining the ... ( read original story ...)
Property market ‘more sober’ after cooling measures; no need to shift gears significantly: MAS
SINGAPORE: Following the introduction of cooling measures last year, Singapore’s property market is now "more sober" with early signs of slower price increases and lower transaction volumes. This was ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Watching Property Prices After Steps to Cool Market
Singapore authorities continue to keep a close watch over home property prices following last year’s steps to cool the market, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said Thursday. “Private residential ... ( read original story ...)
Are Singapore Property Agencies Maintaining Their Competitive Edge?
The residential real estate market has always been a hotbed for investments by individuals hoping to “trade up” in life, by upgrading from an HDB flat to a swanky new condominium. Property agencies ... ( read original story ...)
MSR Singapore: What is Mortgage Servicing Ratio? Know This Before Buying a HDB/EC
What is Mortgage Servicing Ratio? Mortgage Servicing Ratio, or MSR, is a limit imposed by the MAS on how much money you can borrow when you take out a loan to buy HDB property or an EC. Under the MSR, ... ( read original story ...)
Office property micro-markets in Singapore’s CBD faces renewal drive
In assessing the six office property micro-markets in Singapore’s CBD. Colliers Research considered factors such as existing industry clusters, availability of office stock, accessibility, and rents. ... ( read original story ...)
SBI plans tapping Singapore SME businesses
The State Bank of India is planning to expand its market in Singapore by enhancing its relationship across small and medium enterprises (SMEs) some of which have strong footholds across Asia Pacific. ... ( read original story ...)
Sunseap lands $43m loan to put solar power systems on Singapore rooftops
which is known for their strong support of Singapore enterprises". Choo Kee Siong, UOB's head of industry groups, group commercial banking, said the bank is committed to working with clients to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore home loan rates expected to remain steady as US Federal Reserve stays pat | Video
As the US Federal Reserve decides to keep interest rates unchanged for now, analysts say Singapore's home loan rates are expected to remain steady. Olivia Marzuki reports. Media playtime ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore overtakes Hong Kong in cross-border commercial property investments in Q1
Investment from the city rose 23% to US$21.8b in the 12 months to Q1 2019. Singapore dominated Asia-Pacific cross border capital outflows in Q1 with US$21.8b in cross-border commercial real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Which Singapore Bank Has Increased Its Dividends the Most over the Years?
Investors in Singapore’s three big banks, namely, DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05), United Overseas Bank Ltd (SGX: U11) and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Limited (SGX: O39), also known as DBS, UOB and ... ( read original story ...)
Why do property agents partner mortgage brokers?
Mortgage Broker Singapore – Should I use one? Ask if there is any referral fee collected from the property agent if you use the recommended mortgage broker. This should be disclosed. Even if property ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore investors snap up US$5 billion of China’s commercial properties, brushing aside trade war concerns
Singapore’s investors made a strong comeback to China’s property market, becoming the biggest group of asset buyers in the country even as a trade war rages on with the United States, and threatens to ... ( read original story ...)
Property in Bukit Merah
Bukit Merah sits in the southernmost part of Singapore’s Central Region. Though its name may not be as instantly recognisable as some of the other heartlands, particularly for those new to Singapore, ... ( read original story ...)
Top 10 Most expensive houses in Singapore in 2019
For the super rich looking to invest in property, Singapore is a veritable playground. Just a couple of months ago we learned that Singapore is once again the second most expensive place in the world ... ( read original story ...)
Commemorative $20 notes out of stock at several bank branches on first day
SINGAPORE - New $20 notes issued to commemorate Singapore's 200 years of history were all snapped up at some bank branches on Monday (June 10), the first day the note was available for exchange. Long ... ( read original story ...)