The SoMa headquarters of Stripe and another building occupied by Pinterest could soon be scooped up by Singapore investor CapitaLand, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. The buildings — ... ( read original story ...)
New SingPass feature allows secure use of digital signatures for property caveats
Signing legal and business documents online will be made possible with the rollout of a new feature on national digital identity system SingPass.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore government rolls out digital signature service
Individuals and businesses will soon be able to sign documents digitally using a new service on the government’s SingPass digital identity platform ... ( read original story ...)
Parliament gives Singapore contractors, developers four-month extension to complete, deliver projects
A law passed in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3) will provide a universal four-month extension for construction projects to be completed, including Build-To-Order flats. ( read original story ...)
Chinese investor Nanshan Singapore pulls out of $400m Adelaide Central Market Arcade redevelopment
A Chinese-backed investment company has pulled out of the $400m redevelopment of the Adelaide Central Market Arcade, with the developer vowing the project will proceed. ( read original story ...)
SPH veteran Geoff Tan takes chief ideas officer role in property industry
Tan will be responsible for reshaping and re-defining innovative engagement strategies relating to digital experiences within the real estate scene. ( read original story ...)
Singapore c.bank says to prioritise curbing disclosure breaches, money laundering
Singapore's central bank said on Wednesday it would prioritise combatting disclosure breaches, mis-selling of financial products, and money laundering in a report on financial markets oversight. ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, more millennials are choosing to rent as values shift
A lack of privacy triggered by Covid-19, long wait times for new flats and changing values are some reasons Singaporeans are leaving the nest. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s loan growth expected to remain in the red till 2021: RHB
Singapore’s loan growth is expected to fall by 2% in 2020. Singapore’s broad money supply grew 11.3% on year in September, inching down marginally from the 11.8% expansion log ... ( read original story ...)
Legislative provisions made to ensure no undue burden on landlords passing on property tax rebates
New regulations will make certain there is "no undue burden" on commercial landlords when they pass on obligatory property tax rebates to tenants, Second Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong said in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lending declines for seventh consecutive month in September
On an annual basis, total bank lending declined 1% in September, with business loans and consumer loans contracting 0.2% and 2.5%, respectively, from a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Singapore REIT powerhouse going global again
Singapore has established itself as a hub for real estate investment trusts (REITs) over the past two decades. ( read original story ...)
Ohmyhome’s Exclusive Cross-Border Property Transaction Solution Adds Listings in Philippines
Following its successful launch in the Philippines, the unique one-stop proptech solution to property needs in Southeast Asia, Ohmyhome, today announced the expansion of its cross-border ... ( read original story ...)
10th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore): The full list of winners
The first virtual gala edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) was broadcasted live on asiapropertyawards.com and partner channels, including YouTube and Facebook. A total of 40 ... ( read original story ...)
Fine raised from $88,000 to $158,000 for ex-property agent who provided illegal short-term stays on Airbnb
A former property agent who sublet six residential units in Geylang for illegal short-term stays through online property rental platform Airbnb had his fine raised from $88,000 to $158,000 on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Property agent jailed for bribing witness in husband’s trial, giving illegal loans to client
SINGAPORE: After her husband was hauled to court for giving illegal loans to borrowers including a client of hers, a property agent bribed her client to give a false statement for her husband's trial. ( read original story ...)