Property prices expected to rise 10%, survey shows

Thais are concerned about what lies around the corner for Bangkok's real-estate market, but expect to see property grow in value over the ... a subsidiary of Singapore-based PropertyGuru Group. "But we also see very strong long-term optimism about ... ( read original story ...)

Roxy-Pacific Holdings posts sharp drop in Q2 earnings

Roxy-Pacific said its recent launches here and in Australia have done well: Straits Mansions in Singapore is fully sold, while Sydney projects such as The Hensley and Octavia sold 93 per cent and 95 per cent respectively. Hotel ownership and property ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Banks Could Use the Skepticism

especially since it's still unclear if the property market has bottomed after 15 consecutive quarters of sliding prices. It's not just about asset quality. Even the core business of Singapore banks needs a healthy dose of skepticism. This column does not ... ( read original story ...)

Retired lecturer jailed for inciting violence

The retired Singapore Polytechnic lecturer who created a Facebook account ... with the potential to cause serious injuries and property damage. Tang, he said, had perversely exploited the anonymity of the Internet. His comments were clearly words inciting ... ( read original story ...)

Nomura Real Estate to sell condos in Bangkok

Partnering with local real estate giant Origin Property, the Tokyo-based company will begin building ... via a Southeast Asian regional headquarters company established in Singapore. In addition to increasing the number of units sold in Bangkok down ... ( read original story ...)

Blundy home relisted with mid-$40m hopes

With a net worth of $1.39 billion, according to the Rich List, he is now based in Singapore in a push to expand his retail ... of ultra high net worth individuals globally, which the property group hopes will offer a boost to demand for the trophy home. ( read original story ...)

XL Group Ltd. (NYSE:XL) Experiences Light Trading Volume

XL Group Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is an insurance and reinsurance company providing property, casualty and specialty products ... Shanghai, China; Singapore; and Sydney, Australia. Its Americas region operates across Bermuda, Canada, Latin America ... ( read original story ...)

T.O.P.s of the property market: What are they?

A TOP project is one of the many types of properties buyers can consider investing in. The sheer variety of property types in Singapore can be confusing for buyers. Not only must a prospective buyer determine whether a property is public or private ... ( read original story ...)

Financing your T.O.P. purchase and eligibility matters

Research the area Location is king in Singapore. The area in which your new TOP purchase is located is at least as important as the features and amenities of the actual property, and can have a huge impact on its rentability and future resale value. ( read original story ...)

Singapore stocks poised to go higher: Analysts

SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks may have clocked up gains of nearly ... sector has also moderated so maybe people think the worst is over.” Meanwhile, tweaks to property cooling measures have also given the local real estate market a shot in the arm, and ... ( read original story ...)

Market Round-Up: What did you miss?

Singapore stocks fell for a second day on Monday, dragged by financials such as OCBC Bank and United Overseas Bank. The Straits Times Index fell 0.16 percent or 5 points to end at 3,325. Property developer United Industrial Corp ended little changed on Monday. ( read original story ...)