Tag: mortgage

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 ...)

Singapore could be the first country to implement legislation allowing authorities to control individual bank accounts to protect people from scams. ( read original story ...)

The company described the development as a “luxury 348-unit residential enclave with an exciting mix of dining and entertainment options.” ... ( read original story ...)

The election of Donald Trump raises inflation concerns which could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

For those who are still servicing that home loan, you may wonder “what happens to my existing mortgage when I sell my property?” In this article, we’ll answer just that. ( read original story ...)

Meyer Blue: On October 5, UOL Group and its subsidiary, Singapore Land Group, launched this 226-unit, freehold luxury project on Meyer Road. Over 50% of the units sold within the first few days, with ... ( read original story ...)

Thinking of selling your property in Singapore? Before you start dreaming about your potential profits, you should know that selling a HDB or selling a condo involves more than just listing your ... ( read original story ...)

Singaporeans said they prefer to live in Singapore because the country is safe, pays well, has excellent health care and transport systems and because they have family ties here. ( read original story ...)