Those who earn the median income only have $2,572 worth of discretionary expenses. One guiding principle many people might live by is to spend less than you earn. Doing this, you’ll always have enough ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Kwek Leng Beng’s City Developments Exits Cash-Strapped Chinese Subsidiary
In an exchange filing late Friday, the Singapore-based property developer said it has agreed to sell the group’s 63.8% stake in HCP Chongqing Property Development for $1. ( read original story ...)
Home sale and rental prices may rise after changes to P1 registration: Property experts
However, prices may not jump drastically as more homes will be in the new school radius. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Almost 50% of residents at Singapore’s Downtown are in their 20s, 30s
Singles comprise 40% of Downtown Core residents, with small families also being a common demographic. Almost half of Singapore’s Downtown area residents are in their 20s and 30s, compared to around 25 ... ( read original story ...)
The Top 5 City Hotels in Singapore
Because the property is set on 30 acres, readers say it often feels like a resort — especially the 38 villas, which have their own pools, outdoor showers, and lush gardens. The real hotel star of ... ( read original story ...)
9 Cheapest Condos in Singapore: Studio Apartments Under $600K
Cheap” is a relative term. To people from anywhere else in the world, nothing in Singapore is really cheap except the bus, MRT and hawker food. But if you’ve been... The post 9 Cheapest Condos in ... ( read original story ...)
Residential property prices in Singapore may increase further this year, says Knight Frank
Christine Li of Knight Frank says the real estate consultancy forecasts a 7% to 9% increase in Singapore's residential property prices for 2021, and this momentum will likely continue in 2022. ( read original story ...)
Quick guide to setting up utilities in Singapore for your new home
Whether you’re an owner or a tenant moving into a new home, you’ll have to set up the utilities to get the water, electricity, and gas up and running!Setting up the utilities in Singapore isn’t that ... ( read original story ...)
Study estimates low long-run discount rates using Singapore condominium transactions
Climate change mitigation and other long-term infrastructure projects such as housing and public transportation networks are costly investments but they provide benefits to society for decades or even ... ( read original story ...)
SPACs offer hope for reviving Singapore’s flagging IPO market
Singapore's stock exchange began allowing SPACs to list Friday, a move which it hopes will draw more firms to raise funds amid a stagnant IPO market. ( read original story ...)
Property agent, buyers admit to backdating an Option to Purchase to evade higher stamp duty
SINGAPORE - A property agent and two buyers of a condominium unit have admitted to backdating an option to purchase (OTP) to avoid paying higher additional buyer's stamp duty (ABSD). Property agent ... ( read original story ...)
‘Property market on steroids’: Asia-Pacific’s real estate boom sees buyers bidding up prices
Analysts and real estate agents say competition among home buyers is heating up, causing property prices to shoot through the roof. ( read original story ...)
Guide for rating eco credentials of property launches in Singapore
A website for home-buyers has launched a service in Singapore that identifies properties with the lowest environmental footprint. ( read original story ...)
Australia, Singapore and South Africa to test cross border central bank digital payments
Central banks in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa will conduct a cross border payments trial using different central bank digital currencies (CBDC) to assess if this allows transactions ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech firm Fomo Pay secures three new licenses from MAS
Fomo Pay now holds four out of the seven key regulated activities under Singapore’s payment services act licensing framework. ( read original story ...)
Singapore based Zipmex, a Digital Assets Platform, Secures $41M via Series B
Singapore-based Zipmex, a digital assets platform, has secured $41 million through a Series B round which was led by Bank of Ayudhya’s VC division, Krungsri Finnovate. Zipmex‘s latest investment round ... ( read original story ...)