Among the industries that were hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic, real estate was at the top of the list. In the commercial sector, all the main regions of the world suffered double-digit ... ( read original story ...)
Retirement checklist: Property planning for future financial security
Having a fully paid-up home is top of the retirement checklist for most of us. Money Mind looks at the best way of getting to that goal, as well as some ways to monetise your property for more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to forge on with economic recovery, central bank on hold
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's economy will stay on its recovery path in the third quarter but the global spread of the Delta coronavirus variant has clouded the outlook and will likely prompt the ... ( read original story ...)
5 ways the property market in Singapore has changed since your parents’ era
For Singaporeans, property is much more than just an asset class. It is a key part of the government’s strategy to create a cohesive community with well-thought-out social integration policies.At the ... ( read original story ...)
Does it make sense to buy strata landed property today?
Belgravia Green, an 81 strata housing development with 18 semi-detached and 71 terraced houses, developed by the Teo family of Tong Eng Group and the Yeap family (Credit: Fairview ... ( read original story ...)
Reinventing Singapore’s financial district for post-pandemic world
To attract more residents and businesses to the CBD, plans for increasing amenities such as grocery stores, coffee shops and encouraging a more exciting dining and bar scene have been implemented. ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM’s bro offloading S$30M in fancy bungalows
The prime minister’s brother is selling off his bungalow for S$16.8 million after raking in S$13 million for another one nearby. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s property investment deals rise 38.7% in Q3
The bulk of investment volume is driven by the sale of four GSL sites. Singapore recorded a quarterly increase in its real estate investments, with $7.5b deals secured for the third quarter (Q3) of ... ( read original story ...)
Maybank Singapore unveils new home mortgage, renovation green loans
The bank expects to process over 500 sign-ups yearly. Maybank Singapore has launched two green loans for home mortgage and renovation to encourage the takeup of green financing amongst homeowners in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore premier’s estranged brother to sell luxury mansion
The estranged younger brother of Singapore’s premier is selling his resort-style home amid a surge in demand for luxury properties in the city-state. The two-story bungalow, a local term for the ... ( read original story ...)
Schnaubelt denies link to Singapore bank account
FOREST Minister Walter Schnaubelt has denied claims that he has been directly linked to a Singapore bank account that has a substantial amount of money in it. Schnaubelt made this statement after a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property investment volume jumps 38.7% to S$7.5b in Q3
Government Land Sales accounted for half of the transactions. Singapore saw a healthy influx of investment deals in the third quarter of 2021, recording S$7.5 billion worth of deals, with 49.7% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s PropertyGuru plans fintech thrust to conquer ASEAN
Singapore's PropertyGuru aims to rapidly expand its financial services arm as it prepares for a U.S. market debut and a future beyond its core business in real estate listing. CEO and managing ... ( read original story ...)
IOI Properties to gain from Singapore private housing boom
The recent successful bid by IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOI Properties) to acquire a 0.78 ha leasehold land in Singapore’s Marina View enclave for S$1.51bil (RM4.64bil) will allow the group to ... ( read original story ...)
Property consultant became champion blood donor after seeing girl get knocked down by minibus
By 2004, he had donated blood 100 times and later stopped only because he had health problems.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Divorcing couple’s messy property set-up
When it comes to deals involving money, you should make sure you have proper documents.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)