Alternatively, more than 2,600 condo units can fit on the former Singapore Improvement Trust housing site. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Ashurst Advises on 49% Stake in Singapore’s Elementum
Global law firm Ashurst advised the buyer of a 49% stake in Elementum from Singapore property developer Ho Bee Land, based on an agreed property value ... ( read original story ...)
Synpulse Supports Judo Bank in Achieving Rapid Go-Live on New Core Banking Platform
Synpulse, a global management consulting firm and partner to major banks, is proud to announce the successful go-live of Judo Bank's new core banking platform, powered by Thought Machine, a banking ... ( read original story ...)
Texel expands Singapore team with seasoned brokers
Both will report to Angela Chang, managing director. Texel Group, a specialist in credit and political risk insurance brokerage, announced the addition of Hélène Heas and Davis Ng as brokers in its ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens to face first charges under anti-scam laws criminalising sharing of Singpass, bank details
One person is accused of allowing a stranger to control their bank account, which was then used to launder more than S$300,000 of criminal proceeds. ( read original story ...)
Tepid take-up of new guidelines on property agent commissions
In November 2023, the Singapore Estate Agents Association (SEAA), an industry group, signed a pact with property agencies to adopt new guidelines, which call for buyer or rental agents to collect ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore jails five Gurkha officers involved in unlicensed cross-border money transfers, with one handling nearly S$2.9m
Five men from the Gurkha Contingent of the police force were sentenced to jail for providing or supporting unlicensed payment services Millions of dollars were remitted ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Billionaire Plays The Long Game With Trophy Acquisitions
I seize opportunities when everybody is frightened,” declared Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of property firm City Developments at a media briefing in August. ( read original story ...)
Singapore can play a ‘very important’ role as a technology partner to India, says DBS Bank
Radhika Rao, senior economist and executive director at the Singapore bank, says India is in the "midst of a capex revival." ... ( read original story ...)
The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Home Renovation Loan in Singapore
A renovation loan can be a godsend for newlyweds who have put most of their savings into their wedding and new marital home, or for homeowners who already have most of their funds tied up in home ... ( read original story ...)
CICT to acquire a 50.0% interest in ION Orchard, Singapore’s iconic premium destination mall, for S$1.85 billion
CICT to acquire a 50.0% interest in ION Orchard, Singapore's iconic premium destination mall, for S$1.85 billion Proposed acquisition expected to deliver immediate DPU accretion and further strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Land charge revisions reveal property market weaknesses, expert says
The recent revisions in the land betterment charges (LBC) reflect the “underlying weaknesses” in the Singapore property market, according to JLL. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank website, mobile app down for some users
Singapore lender OCBC Bank’s website and mobile app couldn’t be accessed by some users on Sunday (Sep 1). Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Business sentiment amongst Singapore property players improves in Q2
Business sentiment amongst property players in Singapore improved in Q2, driven by expectations of better economic performance in the second half of the year. ( read original story ...)
S$3.85m landed property burglaries by foreign syndicates: Value of jewels stolen revised down for 2 suspects
Between early June and August, 10 burglary cases were reported in private estates around the Rail Corridor and Bukit Timah Road, with stolen items valued at S$3.85 million in total. ( read original story ...)
Exploring the Impact of Green Spaces on Property Value in Singapore’s Real Estate Market
Green spaces play a crucial role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal and livability of urban environments, particularly in densely populated areas like Singapore. As a ... Read more ... ( read original story ...)