Singapore investors. Property has long been considered a safe bet for Singapore investors. For one thing, new homes are smaller and more costly when the rise in property values exceeds the rise in ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms OCBC’s Mortgage Covered Bonds at ‘AAA’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited's (OCBC; AA-/Stable/F1+) SGD4.0 billion of outstanding mortgage covered bonds at 'AAA'. The Outlook is Stable. This follows a ... ( read original story ...)
Property investments sales up 6.9% in Q3
Property investments sales were at $7.5 billion in Q3 2021, a 79% year-on-year increase. Singapore’s real estate investment sales increased 6.9% quarter-on-quarter and 79% year-on-year to $7.5 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Investors see Southeast Asia’s young population driving property market recovery after pandemic
Property markets in Southeast Asia, one of the worst-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, are poised to recover as the global economy gradually opens up. ( read original story ...)
Breaking Down The Costs Of Development: Is Property Development Unsustainable In Singapore?
There’s a common misconception today that property developers are the cause of higher property prices in Singapore. After all, it seems obvious that developer pricing is the main factor in a ... ( read original story ...)
Real estate agent to be charged for failing to report suspicious transaction by property buyer
SINGAPORE: Despite being told that his client operated illegal gambling dens in Geylang, a real estate agent allegedly failed to report a suspicious property transaction involving the client. He will ... ( read original story ...)
Najib Razak heading to Singapore after court OKs travel
Malaysia’s disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak has been granted temporary access to his passport so that he can visit Singapore, where his daughter is giving birth. ( read original story ...)
Property agents go big on YouTube, TikTok to get eyeballs as Covid-19 curtailed viewings
Conventional selling strategies such as door knocking and roadshows are less common these days.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Residential Prices Uptick in Q3
According to Singapore property consultant Edmund Tie, Singapore's Property Price Index for all private residential properties rose for the sixth consecutive quarter by 0.9% quarter-over-quarter to ... ( read original story ...)
Bollywood Veggies loses court appeal over property tax
It had argued that the value of buildings should not be included in the computation.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
RCR vs OCR Resale Condos in Singapore: Which Makes a Better Home or Investment? 7 Factors to Consider
Demand for resale condos in Singapore remains strong in 2021. But should you buy RCR or OCR non-landed private properties? From livability to investment opportunities, here are 7 factors you can ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tycoon John Lim’s ARA LOGOS, ESR REIT To Merge In $1 Billion Deal Amid E-Commerce Boom
ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust—backed by tycoon John Lim and billionaire Chew Gek Khim’s Straits Trading—on Friday agreed to merge with ESR REIT in a deal valued at S$1.4 billion ($1 billion) that aims to ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand, Frasers Property among Singapore companies recognised in global real estate sustainability rankings
A number of Singapore real estate companies have been recognised for their sustainability efforts in the 2021 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) rankings. The GRESB assesses and ... ( read original story ...)
Property no longer a stable nest egg
Housing affordability is predicted to worsen as enduring WFH arrangements force homeowners to buy larger homes, and price-to-income ratios achieve multi-year highs. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Surprises With Policy Tightening
Singapore’s central bank unexpectedly tightened its currency policy to cushion against imported inflation pressures that stem from strengthening global demand and lingering supply-chain constraints. ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank tightens policy in surprise move
Singapore's central bank unexpectedly tightened its monetary policy on Thursday, saying the move will ensure price stability over the medium-term. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) manages ... ( read original story ...)