ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust—backed by tycoon John Lim and billionaire Chew Gek Khim’s Straits Trading—on Friday agreed to merge with ESR REIT in a deal valued at S$1.4 billion ($1 billion) that aims to ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand, Frasers Property among Singapore companies recognised in global real estate sustainability rankings
A number of Singapore real estate companies have been recognised for their sustainability efforts in the 2021 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) rankings. The GRESB assesses and ... ( read original story ...)
Property no longer a stable nest egg
Housing affordability is predicted to worsen as enduring WFH arrangements force homeowners to buy larger homes, and price-to-income ratios achieve multi-year highs. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Surprises With Policy Tightening
Singapore’s central bank unexpectedly tightened its currency policy to cushion against imported inflation pressures that stem from strengthening global demand and lingering supply-chain constraints. ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank tightens policy in surprise move
Singapore's central bank unexpectedly tightened its monetary policy on Thursday, saying the move will ensure price stability over the medium-term. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) manages ... ( read original story ...)
Pullman Singapore Orchard to open next year
Accor and New Park Property have joined for the development of Pullman Singapore Orchard. The property occupies a prime location in the very heart of the Orchard Road shopping belt. ( read original story ...)
8 Most Affordable 5-room HDB Resale Flats in Singapore Under 500k
For those who want to live in a 5-room HDB resale flat in Singapore, here are 8 options in areas such as Yishun, Woodlands and Bukit Panjang. ( read original story ...)
DBS’s Take on Property as an Investment Strategy for Singaporeans Going Forward
My colleague told me yesterday DBS came up with this report title "Will Property Still be Your Pot of Gold?" Basically, DBS's assessment is that properties, as an investment vehicle, may not be the be ... ( read original story ...)
3 Features of a SORA-pegged Property Loan & What Homeowners Think About It
This post was written in collaboration with The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans should not rely on property for retirement
DBS Bank has said that having more than one property may not be the best bet as a retirement investment for Singaporeans. Its research report ‘NAV Financial Health Series’ found some segments of the ... ( read original story ...)
Positive outlook for property market
PROSPECTS for the Johor property market, especially in Iskandar Malaysia, are likely to improve once the border between Malaysia and Singapore reopens. ( read original story ...)
6 Super Penthouse Condo Units for Sale in Singapore For Those Who Want to Live the High Life
Luxury penthouse units in Singapore often fetch an eye-watering price. If you have the wallet to shop for such a property, or just have fun looking at luxury homes, here are 6 super penthouse units to ... ( read original story ...)
What’s SORA, and how can it affect your property loan?
Home buyers need to be aware of how their floating rate mortgages will be calculated as Singapore transitions to SORA as an interest rate benchmark. ( read original story ...)
Why SORA is a more transparent and reliable borrowing rate for commercial property loans
Fully backed by overnight transactions between banks in Singapore, SORA is a more robust interest rate benchmark than SOR and SIBOR. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Sompo Singapore to use drones in future property risk assessments
The insurer recently obtained the necessary license from CAAS. Risk assessments for corporate clients of Sompo Insurance Singapore may now be carried out by drone as the insurer announced that it ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore said to canvass wealth circles on tax ideas
MAS chief Ravi Menon said in July that expanding levies on the rich may be needed to address wealth disparity.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)