Singapore’s politicians also curb speculation by local investors. A year ago they slapped a 17 per cent tax on citizens who buy a second property and 25 per cent tax on their third property. They do ... ( read original story ...)
Arrested Aussie schoolgirls face ‘humiliation’ in Singapore: ABC reporter who faced caning in Changi jail tells all about the tough reality facing the teenagers accused of …
The elite Melbourne schoolgirls arrested for allegedly shoplifting Victoria's Secret lingerie would have undergone a frightening experience and been publicly shamed by Singaporean police. ( read original story ...)
New private home sales slump on lack of fresh major condo launches, rising mortgage rates
New private home sales slumped in October on the dearth of new major condo launches following the Sept 30 cooling measures, rising mortgage rates, low stock of unsold new units and rising ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore home sales hit 2.5-year low as cooling curbs begin to bite
Singapore home sales dropped to the lowest since April 2020 as fresh property curbs soured residents’ typically strong buying appetite. New privately owned apartments sold by developers fell to 312 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Sales Slump to Lowest Since April 2020 on Curbs
Singapore home sales dropped to the lowest since April 2020 as fresh property curbs soured residents’ typically strong buying appetite. ( read original story ...)
Loan Repayment in Singapore: 6 Things You Can Do If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage (2022)
As home loan repayment in Singapore continues to be affected due to rising interest rates, there are some of us who may be struggling to repay our mortgages. If you are facing financial difficulties, ... ( read original story ...)
How Much Do You Need To Earn Per Month To Buy A Condo in Singapore?
With rising property prices in SG, how much do you need to earn to afford a condo? We do the math, including available housing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore MAS Chief Says Record Inflows Can Be Managed
Singapore can absorb record inflows of new money, the central bank chief said, allaying concerns of a real estate bubble even as rents and prices surge to unprecedented highs. ( read original story ...)
UPI transfer service to start soon between India and Singapore, know details
The UPI service is scheduled to launch soon. The Reserve Bank of India and the Monetary Authority of Singapore are trying to make it possible. ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore Property Market Slowing Down?
You might want to consider alternative arrangements to buying property while deciding if now is the right time for you to buy a home. ( read original story ...)
About 3% of HDB flat owners own at least 1 private property: Desmond Lee
Around 45 per cent of HDB flat owners who own at least one private residential property are not living in their flats and have rented out their whole unit. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s property market cools as public home sales plunge
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s housing market is flashing early signs of cooling as recent property curbs weigh on buyer demand. Resales of apartments owned by the – Singapore’s public housing authority – ... ( read original story ...)
‘It’s not an ideal situation’: Young couples delay housing plans after property cooling measures
A tightened loan-to-value limit for HDB loans means buyers have to provide a larger down payment. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Proposes Stablecoin Rules to Rein In Crypto Sector
In a separate document, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said it's also considering measures to limit retail investors without access to professional advice from engaging in crypto markets. ( read original story ...)
Former property agent charged with handling HDB rental payments on landlord’s behalf
SINGAPORE: A former property agent was charged in court on Wednesday (Oct 26) with handling rental payments on behalf of a landlord. Koh Hong Kim, 43, was given six charges of breaching Estate Agents ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore home affordability to get worse for first-time buyers
Singapore’s housing affordability will deteriorate further in the coming year, due to the double whammy of rising prices and interest rates, according to Moody’s. ( read original story ...)