Singapore continues to lead Southeast Asia in fintech funding, accounting for 58% of the region's total funds raised in H1 2024. Data from Tracxn showed that in the first half of the year, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
The Future of Transportation in Singapore: How Infrastructure Projects Affect Property Values
As you navigate the bustling streets of Singapore, have you ever stopped to think about how the city’s transportation infrastructure is shaping the property market? ... Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy expands on back of manufacturing sector rebound
Compared with a year ago, the city state’s economy grew 2.9 per cent in the second quarter, beating expectations. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s First-Ever Convention on New Launch Condominiums Sells 1,114 Tickets, Analysing A Record 80 Projects Under One Roof
SINGAPORE, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost 1,000 new ... Singaporean properties experience what PropertyLimBrothers calls Disparity Effect ®, where different property types move more quickly at ... ( read original story ...)
How SG Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Buying Decision
Buying a home is a monumental decision, one that involves careful planning and consideration. One of the most critical factors influencing this decision ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s luxury housing market rebounds in H1: Knight Frank
Singapore’s luxury housing market has picked up in the first half of the year compared to the preceding six months, according to Knight Frank. ( read original story ...)
Over 500 in Singapore under probe for scams, unlicensed moneylending activities
SINGAPORE: The police have arrested 41 people for various criminal offences as part of an investigation into 528 people linked to scams and loan sharking. ( read original story ...)
Number of millionaires in Singapore soars past 333,000 in 2023
SINGAPORE - The number of millionaires in Singapore rose to 333,204 in 2023. This was about 0.4 per cent more than the figure of 332,000 in 2022. Conversely, the worldwide tally shrank to 58 million ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property investment sales soar 63% to S$6.4b in Q2
Residential deals accounted for the majority of the investment activity. Despite the subdued real estate investment sales climate in Singapore in the first half of the year, a report by Knight Frank ... ( read original story ...)
Should I Refinance Now Or Hope Mortgage Rates in Singapore Drop in 2025?
Mortgage rates in Singapore have stabilised in 2024, after sharp spikes observed in the post-pandemic era. With the US Fed poised to cut rates four times in 2025, mortgage rates are expected to dip in ... ( read original story ...)
Investors shift to Singapore after Indian central bank’s curbs on local rupee futures
The jump in open interest on rupee/dollar currency futures on the Singapore Exchange indicates that investors are shifting their arbitrage and hedging activity to the city-state after the Indian ... ( read original story ...)
Why Lowest Mortgage Rates Are Not the Only Thing Homeowners in Singapore Should Focus On
Ben Goh, Team Lead – Mortgages, PropertyGuru Finance advises it is most important to focus on selecting a loan package that suits your needs. “All banks and lenders are under the purview of the ... ( read original story ...)
Are Singapore Rent Prices for HDB and Condos Finally Coming Down? (2024)
2023 saw a softening of the buoyant rental market. Our latest Singapore Property Market Report Q1 2024 shows that asking rents have stabilised and have been dipping slowly since Q1 2023. So begets the ... ( read original story ...)
Frasers Property secures $904 million sustainability-linked loan
SINGAPORE - Frasers Property’s wholly owned subsidiary, Frasers Property Treasury, has secured a dual-tranche, sustainability-linked loan aggregating $904 million. The group said on July 9 that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore set for “sufficiently different and outstanding” attractions with LVS and Genting’s multi-billion investments
SINGAPORE: Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Genting Singapore are making multi-billion dollar investments to introduce... The post Singapore set for “sufficiently different and outstanding” attractions with ... ( read original story ...)
How To Choose a Mortgage Lender (2024 Guide)
For an array of justifiable reasons, we may still need to borrow money even with our best efforts .For a more easy and smooth borrowing experience, more consumers are increasingly selecting licensed ... ( read original story ...)