Tag: mortgage

Business sentiment amongst property players in Singapore further improved in Q3, driven by declining interest rates and expectations of better economic performance. Data from the National University ... ( read original story ...)

Agents have the experience and expertise, including in navigating housing policies, cooling measures, fees such as stamp duties, and much more ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore is expected to remain one of the top investment prospects for real estate in the Asia Pacific in 2025, according to a joint report by PwC and the Urba ... ( read original story ...)

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) notes strong household financial health, underpinned by easing mortgage rates and income stability. The regulator, in its Financial Stability Review 2024, ... ( read original story ...)

Households have strong financial buffers but should be careful given the heightened geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions, MAS said in its annual financial stability review. ( read original story ...)

COMPANIES and financial institutions in Singapore have enough buffers to manage shocks to their incomes and financing costs as their strong balance sheets can help them cope with higher borrowing ... ( read original story ...)

The alleged encroachment involved a strip of concrete backfill measuring 10 to 20 cm wide along a 35-meter stretch. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE – Barclays plans to add Singapore as its second booking centre for its private bank operations in Asia Pacific, marking a full return to the wealth hub. Rich clients will be able to park ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Gulf Bank is set to acquire a stablecoin payments firm in 2025, aiming to raise $50 million by selling 10% of its equity. ( read original story ...)

Price Per Square Foot (PSF) is a time-honoured way of comparing prices in the property market; but along the way, it became far too intertwined with notions of value. It’s just an easy, intuitive way ... ( read original story ...)

Refinancing a housing loan in Singapore can help homeowners save money and improve their financial situation. Many people choose to refinance their mortgages when interest rates drop or their ... ( read original story ...)

From January to October 2024, there were over 430 reported cases of fraud where scammers impersonated agents registered with the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA). ( read original story ...)

CapitaLand Investment Ltd., one of Asia’s largest property investment managers, warned of potential losses as it seeks to extricate itself from China’s real estate crisis. ( read original story ...)

Strong demand for newly launched residential projects in Singapore may boost primary sales and overall property prices in the fourth quarter. ( read original story ...)

Currently, mortgage amortisation is the only mode of repayment in Singapore. That has been the case since interest-only loans were banned in 2009. This section is mostly FYI since mortgage ... ( read original story ...)

In Australia, home prices are expected to increase by between 7 and 8 per cent, while in Singapore, they’re expected to go up by 3 per cent. Japan is expected to see the smallest increase among the ... ( read original story ...)