Singapore is home to hundreds of millionaires, both local and foreign. For many of these businessmen, property investment in Singapore has proved to be rather lucrative throughout the years. Property ... ( read original story ...)
SGX gives approval-in-principle to FHT to delist
Frasers Property, FHT's sponsor, had on May 14 announced an offer of 71 cents per unit in its second attempt to privatise it ... ( read original story ...)
A low-profile property trust’s data centre gambit
AS THE Singapore market prepares to welcome NTT DC Reit next week, another locally-listed property trust has hatched an intriguing plan to ride the widely expected surge in demand for data centres ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Idol winner Hady Mirza is now a property agent
Since winning the second season of local reality singing competition Singapore Idol in 2006, home-grown singer-songwriter Hady Mirza has juggled many side hustles. On June 27, the 45-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s housing demand to keep rising amid lifestyle shifts, ageing population: URA, HDB
At least 80,000 public and private homes will be built over the next 10 to 15 years, according to Singapore's latest land-use master plan. ( read original story ...)
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng set for another pre-trial conference on July 23
Billionaire and hotelier Ong Beng Seng will have his case heard in court again on July 23 in a pre-trial conference. This follows a pre-trial conference on Tuesday morning (July 8) for the charges of ... ( read original story ...)
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng’s case adjourned again
SINGAPORE: Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who has been embroiled in criminal allegations linked to former Transport Minister S Iswaran, has had his case adjourned for another pre-trial conference. ( read original story ...)
‘I must always challenge myself’: Singapore Idol winner Hady Mirza is now a property agent
It took the local singer two years and four tries before he finally passed his Real Estate Salesperson exam. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Low mortgage rates help; but be cautious in pursuing condo dreams as economic outlook weakens
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 ...)