Mr. Propwise’s 2017 Singapore Property Market Outlook

It’s that time of the year where I take a look back at what’s happened over the past twelve months, then try and say something intelligent about the future direction of the property market over the next year. But this year I’m particularly ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Nov lending up on general commerce loans

SINGAPORE Dec 30 Singapore total bank lending in November rose 0.4 percent from October, due to a rise in general commerce loans, central bank data showed on Friday. Loans and advances by domestic banking units in the city-state amounted S$610.6 billion ... ( read original story ...)

Investing in commercial real estate in Singapore

Many Singaporeans rode the property boom in the years from 2008 to 2013 to build a substantial level of wealth for themselves. But the last three years have been unkind to Singapore’s property market. The downturn in the real estate market is widespread ... ( read original story ...)

Which platforms to look at for investing in overseas property

But buying commercial space or a residential unit in Australia or Japan is very different from making a similar investment in Singapore. Each country has its own set of laws and regulations governing the acquisition of property by foreigners. Additionally ... ( read original story ...)

Mortgage rates rise for a record 9th week in a row

Mortgage rates have gone up nine weeks in a row -- something that's happened only one other time in the last 31 years. But that doesn't tell the whole story. Mortgage rates have risen 12 of the last 13 weeks. Guess what happened that one week when they ... ( read original story ...)

New property launches in 2016: What did well, and why

2016 has been a watershed year for the Singapore property market. Nevertheless, the year saw some major deals and noteworthy new property launches take place. As the year comes to a close, let us reminisce what captured attention in the property scene ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore bond market faces S$22bn refinancing bill

"Primary issuance in the Singapore dollar bond market should be better in 2017, coming off this year's lows and, hopefully, no further big shocks will affect the SGD market," said Tan Kee Phong, head of capital markets at OCBC Bank. "This year, the ... ( read original story ...)

DBS: This Singapore Bank Has Another 22% Upside

It’s taken longer than expected, but Barron’s Asia’s tip to buy shares in DBS Group finally proved to be on the money. We advised depositing DBS (D05.SG) in your portfolio back in February when Singapore’s biggest lender was trading at under SGD14 ... ( read original story ...)

Asia stocks mostly higher, dollar claws back some losses

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday ... European stocks were little changed on Friday, although banks rose after Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse settled investigations into U.S. mortgage securities sales, while ... ( read original story ...)

The 10 Largest Companies Listed In Singapore: No.4 To No.1

For the fifth and the sixth, check out here. Counting Down To No.1 At fourth place is United Overseas Bank Ltd (SGX: U11), one of the largest financial companies in Southeast Asia. The Singapore-based bank provides a wide range of financial services globally. ( read original story ...)

Singapore inflation flat in November

said CIMB Private Bank economist Song Seng Wun. Last month's non-negative inflation reading also reflected a pick-up in services and food inflation, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Trade and Industry Ministry said yesterday. Food inflation ... ( read original story ...)

Asia stocks flat in muted session, dollar recovers some losses

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks were little changed on Tuesday ... European stocks (.STOXX) were little changed on Friday, although banks rose after Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) and Credit Suisse (:CSGN.S) settled investigations into U.S. mortgage ... ( read original story ...)

Property company, director fined $215,000 for unlicensed work

Franks Property and its sole director and shareholder, Lim Koon Heng, 70, previously held a House Agent Licence issued by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). After the CEA’s formation in October 2010, all property agencies and agents were ... ( read original story ...)