But as a platform for HDB sellers and buyers, landlords and tenants to transact directly with each other, it is one that has naturally not gone down well with the traditional middlemen – Singapore’s property agents. It touts itself as being able to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Investment: SRX MRT Rule For Investing www.dougleschan.com
Also, we highlight three areas to consider for property investment. These professional are already planning their moves to take advantage of the new MRT Line. Why? Because these professionals subscribe to the MRT Rule for Investing in Singapore Property. ( read original story ...)
All-in-one living
One of the main attractions of many developments in Singapore is a home’s proximity to amenities like bars, restaurants, supermarkets, dry cleaners and day-care for children. You have to be pretty far out from the centre of town not to have at least ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank allows clients to manage Swiss assets
Clients of Bank of Singapore can now book assets in Switzerland, thanks to an agreement the bank made with Bank Vontobel AG. The partnership will allow the Singapore-based bank’s customers to manage their assets booked in Zurich, making it one of the few ... ( read original story ...)
Overseas business can mitigate domestic headwinds
Singapore accounts for a sizeable chunk of CDLHT's portfolio, translating to 62 per cent of its FY16 net property income (NPI). This is down from 66 per cent in FY15, due to a UK property acquired in October that year. In the final quarter of 2016 ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore inks deal to let clients book assets in Switzerland
SINGAPORE - Bank of Singapore has upped the ante by giving private bank clients more options - its clients can now book assets in Switzerland via an agreement it inked with Swiss banking group Bank Vontobel AG. This agreement lets its Asian ultra-high and ... ( read original story ...)
Job Vacancies In Singapore – Serious Inquires Only www.dougleschan.com
Best Jobs Singapore :: Singapore job search, job bank www.bestjobs.com.sg/ Advertise all your vacancies for free and reach thousands of job-seekers Best Jobs Singapore is the right solution for the recruitment needs of your business. Vacancies Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
How have property listing sites changed the Singapore market
WITH the addition of two new online services last year (Ohmyhome and Yotcha), the online property market has gotten crowded. Along with PropertyGuru, 99.co and StreetSine, all of them are now locked in a constant fight for your attention. And they all ... ( read original story ...)
Replace ABSD with a new property tax: JLL
Continuing with the measures will force Singaporeans to turn overseas for property investments. In fact, data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) showed that the value of overseas property acquisitions by Singaporeans hit over $2 billion in 2013 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lending grows at faster pace, up 1.1% in December over November
SINGAPORE - Bank lending in Singapore rose 1.1 per cent in December from a month ago, at a faster pace than the 0.4 per cent growth seen in November, as both business and consumer loans grew. Loans through the domestic banking unit - which captures lending ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Dec bank lending edges up on construction sector loans
SINGAPORE Jan 31 Singapore's total bank lending in December rose 1.1 percent from November, on the back of a rise in loans to the building and construction sector, central bank data showed on Tuesday. Loans and advances by domestic banking units in the ... ( read original story ...)
Why the investment outlook for Singapore property markets may be grim
A long slump in Singapore's retail, residential and office property markets shows no signs of ending soon as declining occupancy weighs on older marquee sites in the regional financial hub and banks and other key tenants shed staff and look at new and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property rebounds
SINGAPORE: Yes, you heard it right – Singapore’s home prices are set to make a comeback after a three-year losing streak. And analysts think property developer stocks are the best way to play that rebound. Amid a restructuring push to boost a slowing ... ( read original story ...)
Now Could Be a Good Time to Buy Singapore Property Stocks
Home prices likely to reach bottom this year, OCBC’s Lee says Yes, you heard it right -- Singapore’s home prices are set to make a comeback after a three-year losing streak. And analysts think property developer stocks are the best way to play that ... ( read original story ...)
Get the Guru View: Tightened supply for ECs in 2017
For this analyst, executive condominiums (ECs) are one of the most fascinating property classes in Singapore. A unique public-private hybrid, ECs allow homeowners to own a product that is similar in terms of amenities and lifestyle to private condominiums ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore falls to 7th place for high-end rentals
“Firstly, expatriate numbers in Singapore have stabilised recently, which has curbed demand for rental property in popular expatriate neighbourhoods. Furthermore, improved transport links in Singapore have led to movement away from historically popular ... ( read original story ...)