Real estate agencies in the city state have seen more inquiries from mainland Chinese buyers, who made up 6.9 per cent of foreign purchases of private flats last year. ( read original story ...)
Couple living on cruise ship as it makes ‘more financial sense’ than paying mortgage
Angelyn and Richard Burk say that living on a cruise ship makes "financial sense" to them as it is "cheaper" than paying for a mortgage, after they left Seattle for a life at sea in May 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Businessman accused of buying S$6 million worth of property through Singaporeans still at large in China
SINGAPORE: A foreign businessman who faces pending charges over the S$6.25 million purchase of three restricted landed homes in East Coast is still at large after absconding in 2017 and is believed to ... ( read original story ...)
What Are The Top Uses, Pros & Cons of Personal Loans in Singapore?
Taking a personal loan is common practice in Singapore. What are some common reasons people take one, and what are some advantages and disadvantages? This article explores more. ( read original story ...)
Rent in Singapore 2023: How much does it cost to rent a room?
With rental rates skyrocketing in the past few years, what’s the average cost of HDB rental in Singapore these days? Rental rates for HDB flats in ... ( read original story ...)
Will 2023 Be The Right Time To Buy A Property In Singapore?
For many who have waited on the sideline since 2020, hoping that an economic slowdown caused by COVID-19 would bring property prices down, the last few years would have been a dispirited period. Since ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property market continues to have high prospects for UHNWIs
Singapore property market continues to be a safe haven for UHNWIs to store their wealth. In the whole of 2022. only 19 of the 322 total transactions in 2022 were landed properties. The pricing trend ... ( read original story ...)
Some local banks’ fixed mortgage interest rates have fallen from all-time highs
OCBC is the only local bank to have renewed its fixed-rate home loan package since November last year when it joined DBS and UOB in raising mortgage rates to 4 per cent. ( read original story ...)
Singapore home prices grow at slowest rate since 2020 as property boom eases
Real estate slowdown comes on the back of rising borrowing costs, fresh cooling measures, and a tight supply that caused sales to drop to a 14-year low in December. ( read original story ...)
Singapore rental prices jump 30pc in 2022, the fastest in 15 years; experts cite project delays, higher demand
Private rental prices in Singapore shot up by nearly 30 per cent during 2022, the biggest jump since 2007, which was the year a heady run-up in ... ( read original story ...)
Seeking Shelter from Interest Rate Increases? These 4 Singapore Companies Should Do the Trick
If you’re worried that higher interest rates may negatively impact your investments, here are four stocks you can consider accumulating. The post Seeking Shelter from Interest Rate Increases? These 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s private home prices up 0.4% in Q4 amid lower sales; price growth slows to 8.6% for 2022
SINGAPORE: Private home prices rose at a slower pace in the fourth quarter of 2022 amid lower sales due to a lack of major launches, cooling measures, rising interest rates and weaker global economic ... ( read original story ...)
Digital portal for property conveyancing expected to be completed in 2026
This comes as the SLA aims to fully digitise the current paper-based process for both private and public properties. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
A home is still affordable in Singapore unless you expect a luxury house
The Singapore residential property market has defied gravity over the past two years. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Home loan pitfalls to avoid when you are searching for a mortgage
The first pitfall to avoid is not shopping around for the best mortgage rate. With so many different banks and financial institutions offering home loans in Singapore, it is important to do your ... ( read original story ...)
8 property-related topics you can bring up during Chinese New Year house-visiting
Mandarin oranges, ang pows and pineapple tarts.From Jan 22, 2023 to the end of its 15-day run – this Lunar New Year celebration will see Singapore CNY celebrants wearing red and visiting ... ( read original story ...)