Thinking of selling your home? Read our ultimate guide to learn the 9 steps of selling property in Singapore in 2024. ( read original story ...)
EC World Reit explains process lapses leading to illegal mortgages, says property manager lent seals illegally
THE manager of EC World Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) said its property manager in China lent seals and documents illegally to the sponsor, Forchn Holdings, for mortgage applications. This was ... ( read original story ...)
Nominee director fined after firm’s bank account was used to receive $620k in scam proceeds
SINGAPORE – A woman who acted as a nominee director of a local company was fined $3,000 after the firm’s bank account received more than $620,000 in scam proceeds. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s rare U-turn on transport payment: will SimplyGo ‘policy blind spot’ become an election issue?
Public outcry over the issue is likely to have ‘shelf life’, analysts say, and is unlikely to be ‘deciding factor for how people will vote’. ( read original story ...)
Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link will not be value-destructive for Singapore property
Find out more about subscription packages here. LURED by cheaper costs of goods and services, many Singapore residents head across the Causeway to visit Johor Bahru, the capital of Johor state, and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore private home prices up 2.7% in Q4
Meanwhile, according to PropNex, the price growth momentum in the public housing resale market eased further during the quarter, amidst growing price resistance and cautious sentiment among buyers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Transport Minister Charged For Allegedly Accepting RM1.3M From Business Tycoon
Iswaran faces a total of 27 charges, including corruption and obstructing the course of justice, the CPIB said in a statement. ( read original story ...)
Singapore REITs record 6.6% total returns in 2023
Data from SGX and Bloomberg showed that the index also rebounded close to 20% in total returns from its lows at the end of October. As of the end of 2023, the iEdge S-REIT Index maintains an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-listed buyer stalks 20pc stake in NSW Land Titles Registry
Meanwhile, Macquarie’s The Infrastructure Fund, owner of a 20 per cent shareholding in NSW Land Titles Registry, is also being closely monitored. TIF is selling its stakes at Queensland Airport and ... ( read original story ...)
Elderly victim avoids losing S$1.5mil to investment scam after police, bank intervene
SINGAPORE: A 71-year-old would have lost about S$1.5 million to an investment scam had it not been for the actions of the police and bank staff on Jan 11. ( read original story ...)
Is It Financially Prudent To Rent A Private Property In A Prime District Instead Of Buying It?
With high interest rates, homeowners may find it financially sensible to rent a private property in the prime district rather than to purchase one ... ( read original story ...)
71-year-old victim avoids losing $1.5m after police and bank step in to foil investment scam
A 71-year-old would have lost about $1.5 million to an investment scam had it not been for the actions of the police and bank staff on Jan 11. In a media statement on Jan 16, the police said that the ... ( read original story ...)
What happens when a criminal record under Section 377A is rendered spent in Singapore?
Does a person with a spent criminal record have to declare their past conviction when applying for a job or a travel visa? CNA asks legal experts. ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares rise on Monday as investors turn risk-on
SINGAPORE shares edged up on Monday (Jan 15) along with most regional key bourses, as investors turned risk-on despite higher-than-expected inflation data from the United States last week. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Number of property agents in Singapore continues to rise amid slower private home sales
Against a backdrop of slower growth, top agencies saw notably shifts in their senior management team. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans snap up residential units near RTS station in Johor Bahru
Analysts said home prices have increased in recent years, with properties around the Bukit Chagar RTS station – the Malaysia terminus – seeing the highest demand. ( read original story ...)