Of the 50 real estate executives surveyed in March, 87.8% believe the possibility of property cooling measures is the biggest risk the property market faces in the next six months. ( read original story ...)
Property market records three-year high
The current surge is expected to slow down as Government aid tapers off. Singapore's property prices have increased in the last four quarters since Q2 of 2020. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Market Index Q2 2021
Singapore property prices have risen for the fourth consecutive quarter, sparking rumours of looming cooling measures. The PropertyGuru Singapore Property Market Index Q2 2021 (PMI Q2 2021) recorded a ... ( read original story ...)
Sarasin buys Bank of Montreal’s HK, Singapore private banking arms
Safra Sarasin Group has acquired Bank of Montreal's BMO.TO private banking business in Hong Kong and Singapore, the Swiss group said on Monday, giving no financial terms for the deal announced in ... ( read original story ...)
Bank loans down for 10th straight month, but recovery in sight
The 0.2% drop in March was the smallest decline recorded since the indicator turned negative in June last year. Singapore's bank loans fell for the 10th consecutive month with a 0.2% drop in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Residential Property Sector Experiences Uneven Recovery in 2021
International property consultant Edmund Tie is reporting this week that amid signs Singapore's economy has turned the corner and is on track to a projected growth of between 4% and 6% for the year, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank partners private sector to grow S$4 trillion asset management industry
Singapore’s central bank is partnering with the private sector in a new group to help develop the city state’s S$4 trillion (US$3.01 trillion) asset management industry. The Singapore Funds Industry ... ( read original story ...)
Property sectors in Singapore to see uneven recovery despite improving economy
Mr Paul Ho, chief officer at iCompareLoan, said: "It was already quite evident even before the pandemic that certain property sectors were performing better than others in sales. The Covid-19 crisis ... ( read original story ...)
Being a Property Agent in Singapore: 4 Surprising Things You Might Not Know
It seems like property agents in Singapore have the best job. They’re basically their own bosses, have the freedom to work whenever they want, and can potentially earn five to six-digit commissions. ( read original story ...)
Singaporean mortgage brokering startup banks $700k as it expands in Indonesia
Mortgage Master also said it plans to strengthen its customer acquisition through customer education and forge strategic partnerships. ( read original story ...)
Mortgage Master Raises SG$928,000 in Pre-Series A Funding to Deepen Support for Homeowners in Singapore and Expand into Indonesia
Mortgage brokering platform helps homeowners in Singapore save more than SG$100 million in home loan repayments throughout the pandemic Strong business momentum in the past year convinced investors to ... ( read original story ...)
We bust 7 myths of buying an overseas property
Buying property abroad can be riskier, not least because you’re entering a real estate market – and legal jurisdiction – you may not understand as well.But at the same time, there sometimes is a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore auction market sees higher success rate in Q1 2021
Knight Frank expects success rates to hit 5% of auction listings for the rest of 2021. Singapore’s auction market registered a success rate of 3.5% in the first quarter of 2021, which is higher ... ( read original story ...)
Central bank digital currencies could disrupt financial systems
The rise of private payment networks and cryptocurrencies is challenging central banks' control over the flow of money within the financial system, the broader economy and across borders.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore March core inflation quickens the most in over a year
Economists are keeping an eye on inflation data for any signs that may prompt the Monetary Authority of Singapore to tighten its policy as the economy recovers, but they said Friday's data was still ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore home prices rise most since 2018; curbs may loom
Singapore’s private property prices increased 3.3% in the first three months, higher than the preliminary estimate of 2.9%, the Urban Redevelopment Authority said. ( read original story ...)