Will the mortgage rates go higher? It is very likely. Singapore mortgage rates are moving towards benchmarking against Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) instead of Singapore Interbank Offered ... ( read original story ...)
What property buyers in Singapore need to know about the tax regime
Many people buy a home jointly because they can secure a bigger mortgage based on their combined earnings, but there are possible hitches to watch out for. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
HDB’s Liu Thai Ker discusses buying property in Singapore
Glossy, cosmopolitan Singapore is playing host to a very unusual balancing act. The city is one of Asia’s most expensive property markets — and at the same time, boasts one of the highest home ... ( read original story ...)
Munich Re appoints Surbhi Goel as head of property & causality in SG, SEA
She has over 20 years of experience. Munich Re has announced that Surbhi Goel, managing director and head, property & casualty, will take on the responsibility for the business in Singapore and Asia ... ( read original story ...)
CNA Explains: Where are mortgage rates in Singapore headed and what should home owners do?
SINGAPORE: Home owners in Singapore will have to brace themselves for higher mortgage repayments as local banks continue to raise interest rates for their home loan offerings. The lenders are taking ... ( read original story ...)
3 Singapore REITs That Are Acquiring to Grow Their Assets and DPU
These three REITs are conducting acquisitions to grow both their assets and DPU. The post 3 Singapore REITs That Are Acquiring to Grow Their Assets and DPU appeared first on The Smart Investor. ( read original story ...)
The Big Read: The COVID-19-induced foreigners’ exodus — will they return to Singapore and what if they don’t?
SINGAPORE: When COVID-19-induced travel restrictions temporarily eased early last year, Ms Shamalee, 42, decided to book a flight back to Sri Lanka in April last year to see her mother. But her plans ... ( read original story ...)
Buying Resale Condos in Singapore (2022): Are Fully-Privatised ECs Cheaper?
When buying resale condos in Singapore, is it better to buy an executive condo (EC) after it becomes fully privatised in its 11th year? We compare 5 ECs and their PSF prices against condos in their ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore house prices surge most in decade
Singapore home prices climbed the most in more than a decade last year, underpinning the government’s move to introduce cooling measures that will test the market’s resilience. ( read original story ...)
Singapore House Prices Seen to Rise 3% in 2022: OrangeTree
Private home prices in Singapore are expected to grow by up to 3% this year, according to research provider OrangeTree. While prices may “flatline” to start the year due to new cooling measures, ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty drops 50 points; Asian markets mixed; all eyes on Airtel, Kotak Bank & L&T Q3 results
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 56 points, or 0.33 per cent, lower at 17,111.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a negative start on Friday. Nifty50 on Thursday respected its ... ( read original story ...)
Bank Loans vs Licensed Moneylender: Which Is Better?
Unsure of which personal loan is most suitable for you? Make an informed choice by reading our comprehensive guide to the best personal loans in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Bank of America examines relocating staff from Hong Kong to Singapore
Review begins to identify workers who can be moved as strict quarantine rules stifle territory’s role as regional hub ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s property market faces lull amid festivities but expected to come ‘roaring back’: Huttons
Bernard Tong, CEO, EdgeProp Singapore; Mark Yip, CEO, Huttons; Shermie Tee ; vice-president agency sales & training, EdgeProp; and Kevin Geow, executive group district director, Huttons (Credit: ... ( read original story ...)
BT Podcast: Private homes in Singapore not too pricey? An in-depth look
In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses his article arguing that private homes in Singapore are not far too expensive. It also features property analysts’ takes on the affordability ... ( read original story ...)
What Makes A Property “Well Designed”? A Look at 8 Award-Winning Projects
Well-designed properties can be great investments. Here are 8 award-winning developments with designs that boast great aesthetics, eco-friendliness, spaciousness, and more — fresh from the Asia ... ( read original story ...)