Many first-time buyers often overlook critical factors when purchasing property in Singapore, which can lead to costly errors. Understanding the unique market dynamics and regulations ... Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore juniors most affected by Standard Chartered job cuts —report
"SG is the worst affected place. Surprisingly, MD's are unaffected, even though they say this is about costs," one junior banker said ... ( read original story ...)
President Tharman has been appointed co-chair of the World Bank’s High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs
SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore has been appointed Co-Chair of the World Bank Group’s... The post President Tharman has been appointed co-chair of the World Bank’s High-Level ... ( read original story ...)
Ho Bee Land posts $9.5m net profit, reversing last year’s loss
Meanwhile, Ho Bee Land reported a profit attributable to its owners of the company of $8.8m, a turnaround from the loss of $155.7m in H1 2023. The attributable profit translates to earnings per share ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s capital value growth weakens amidst new launch scarcity
Singapore ranked 23rd globally among cities with the strongest capital value growth for residential properties. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Devt Ministry: About eight in 10 first-timers who bought resale flats in 2023 could service loans with CPF, little to no cash outlay
About eight in 10 families who collected their resale flat keys last year could service their monthly loan instalments using their Central Provident Fund ... ( read original story ...)
‘Serial offender’: Singapore HDB flat owner cheated 14 would-be tenants of S$63k over 4 years; gets jail
A 58-year-old landlady convinced 14 people to rent her Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat even though the unit had been rented to someone else or HDB ... ( read original story ...)
Phelps won’t ‘point finger’ at China’s Olympic star Pan, Singapore’s uber-rich: 7 highlights
From Michael Phelps refusing to ‘point finger’ at China’s Pan to Singapore’s uber-rich foreigners not flaunting wealth, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. ( read original story ...)
Here’s how we can work together to make Singapore a better home for all
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong outlines the strategy in his first National Day message. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
PropertyGuru Celebrates Singapore with “A Sense of Home” Campaign
"PropertyGuru has long been synonymous with homeownership, offering deep insights into consumer sentiments and preferences. But beyond the four walls, what ... ( read original story ...)
FBI debunks claim that Trump shooter had overseas bank accounts | Fact check
The FBI said it hasn't found evidence that Crooks owned overseas bank accounts. The post doesn't provide any proof to back up its claim. ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore’s housing model a solution for Canada’s affordability woes?
Urban planner Louisa-May Khoo says she got a sense of deja-vu when British Columbia Premier David Eby announced the BC Builds housing program earlier this year. Khoo, a University ... ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore’s housing model a realistic solution for Canada’s affordability woes?
VANCOUVER - Urban planner Louisa-May Khoo says she got a sense of deja-vu when British Columbia Premier David Eby announced the BC Builds housing ... ( read original story ...)
Home away from home: Why Israelis are investing in real estate in Singapore
Israelis are experiencing a phenomenal year with a 220% increase in median wealth, surpassing the global average by 4.2%. But this leads to several questions: What are they doing with this newfound ... ( read original story ...)
The Shocking Prices Of Landed Homes In The Past In Singapore
The Stacked Homes editorial began in February 2017 to provide the latest news and analysis on property in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Isetan Singapore narrows H1 loss to S$126,000 but faces lower sales
JAPANESE retailer Isetan Singapore recorded a net loss of S$126,000 for the six months ended June, narrower than the loss of S$681,000 in the same period last year, it announced on Friday (Aug 2). ( read original story ...)