Low home loan rates meet weak economy: home buyers should be cautious and judicious in using CPF funds Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Singapore housing demand seen holding firm despite SSD hike
Singapore’s latest move to tighten property rules may deliver a short-term dip in domestic housing demand, but market fundamentals remain solid, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t view your first property as a dream home, get a foothold in the market instead: PropNex’s Ismail Gafoor
The co-founder of PropNex is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an autobiography titled I Am Not Good Enough. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
As home loan rates rise in Singapore, how can home owners find ways to save? – The Straits Times
Fixed home loan rates in Singapore hit a new high of 3.85 per cent on Tuesday. Since the start of 2022, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Real Estate Stocks Hit by Property Cooling Measures
Shares of developers City Developments and UOL Group were down 3.1% and 2.7%, respectively, at midday, while real-estate investment trusts were also broadly lower. Frasers Centrepoint Trust fell 2.6% ... ( read original story ...)
Higher seller’s stamp duty for Singapore private homes; holding period increased from three to four years
SINGAPORE: Private property owners who sell their homes within four years of the purchase will incur a seller’s stamp duty (SSD) and pay a higher rate, the Ministry of National Development (MND) ... ( read original story ...)
Seller’s stamp duty rate for private properties raised
The longer holding period and higher rates kick in on July 4. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
1 in 4 appeals to waive 15-month wait-out period for private home owners approved since Sept 2022
From Sept 30, 2022, to March 31, 2025, HDB processed 5,500 appeals, of which 25% were successful. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Judge rejects woman’s claim of owning 99% of Bukit Timah condo she and her ex bought together
SINGAPORE: A judge turned down a claim from a woman who said she owned 99% of a condominium in Bukit Timah worth S$1.8 million that she and her then-boyfriend purchased together in March 2020. ( read original story ...)
The Property Wealth Gap: Why LGBTQ+ Singaporeans Fall Behind Straight Couples
When realtor William Tan first began putting out property content for LGBTQ+ Singaporeans, it was all about the basics: what are the options available? As Singapore doesn’t recognise same-sex marriage ... ( read original story ...)
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng’s guilty plea adjourned
The 79-year-old was set to plead guilty on Jul 3 but this has been changed to a pre-trial conference on Jul 8. ( read original story ...)
CNA938 Rewind – RTS Link to boost Johor, Singapore property markets
More than just a solution to daily commuting woes, the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is poised to reshape the property market – driving demand, boosting property values, and spurring broader economic ... ( read original story ...)
What does the future look like for Singapore’s industrial property market?
Analysts say industrial assets could face spillover drag from tariffs. According to a Savills report, the imposition of tariffs across all nations by the US in April, has inevitably raised the level ... ( read original story ...)
HDB resale prices up 0.9% in Q2, lowest quarter-on-quarter growth since 2020
Analysts said property buyers can expect resale public housing flats in Singapore to be priced more attractively. This follows the lowest quarter-on-quarter growth for resale flat prices since the ... ( read original story ...)
Judge rejects woman’s claim she owns 99% of Bukit Timah condo mostly paid for by ex-boyfriend
The property was registered in a 99:1 ratio to quell her insecurity that he may cheat on her. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The Queer Property Wealth Gap: Why LGBTQ+ Singaporeans Fall Behind Straight Couples
When realtor William Tan first began putting out property content for LGBTQ+ Singaporeans, it was all about the basics: what are the options available? As Singapore doesn’t recognise same-sex marriage ... ( read original story ...)