Whilst it's common practice to engage a licensed agent for your property-related transactions, it's technically not a must-do in Singapore.In fact, there's a growing number of savvy homeowners or ... ( read original story ...)
4 money tips to note when mortgage rates rise
With rising rates, borrowers should consider paying off the loan instead of saving more money in the near term. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Here’s why you should take a fixed rate home loan
Following the latest interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve on June 15, banks here have increased their mortgage interest rates. To curb inflation, the Fed has increased interest rates three ... ( read original story ...)
What’s still ahead for 2022: Rising rates hit prices worldwide but S’pore property market expected to be resilient
The S'pore property market has been resilient so far, with prices for private homes and Housing Board resale flats growing at a faster pace in the second quarter than in the first. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Las Vegas Sands looks attractive due to Singapore momentum – J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan clipped its price target on Las Vegas Sands (LVS) to $42 from $46 to adjust for the latest GGR trends in Macau. Read more. ( read original story ...)
Additional duties on property transfers into trusts are not meant to be wealth taxes: Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE - Additional duties on property transfers and stake transfers in property holding entities to nameless living trusts are not meant to be wealth taxes but are instead part of market cooling ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Office Rents Set to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Peak: Is It Time to Buy Commercial REITs?
Commercial property rental rates are heading up. Is it a great time to snap up REITs that own Singapore commercial properties? The post Singapore Office Rents Set to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Peak: Is It ... ( read original story ...)
Insight – Singapore’s Beverly Hills shows signs of froth
LES Maisons is a low-rise development of just 14 units coming up on Nassim Road, a leafy street nestled between the bustling shopping district of Orchard Road on one end and the expansive quiet of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore properties are unprofitable investments if mortgage rates rise beyond 5%
Will the mortgage rates go higher? It is very likely. Singapore mortgage rates are moving towards benchmarking against Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) instead of Singapore Interbank Offered ... ( read original story ...)
What property buyers in Singapore need to know about the tax regime
Many people buy a home jointly because they can secure a bigger mortgage based on their combined earnings, but there are possible hitches to watch out for. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
HDB’s Liu Thai Ker discusses buying property in Singapore
Glossy, cosmopolitan Singapore is playing host to a very unusual balancing act. The city is one of Asia’s most expensive property markets — and at the same time, boasts one of the highest home ... ( read original story ...)
Munich Re appoints Surbhi Goel as head of property & causality in SG, SEA
She has over 20 years of experience. Munich Re has announced that Surbhi Goel, managing director and head, property & casualty, will take on the responsibility for the business in Singapore and Asia ... ( read original story ...)
CNA Explains: Where are mortgage rates in Singapore headed and what should home owners do?
SINGAPORE: Home owners in Singapore will have to brace themselves for higher mortgage repayments as local banks continue to raise interest rates for their home loan offerings. The lenders are taking ... ( read original story ...)
3 Singapore REITs That Are Acquiring to Grow Their Assets and DPU
These three REITs are conducting acquisitions to grow both their assets and DPU. The post 3 Singapore REITs That Are Acquiring to Grow Their Assets and DPU appeared first on The Smart Investor. ( read original story ...)
The Big Read: The COVID-19-induced foreigners’ exodus — will they return to Singapore and what if they don’t?
SINGAPORE: When COVID-19-induced travel restrictions temporarily eased early last year, Ms Shamalee, 42, decided to book a flight back to Sri Lanka in April last year to see her mother. But her plans ... ( read original story ...)
Buying Resale Condos in Singapore (2022): Are Fully-Privatised ECs Cheaper?
When buying resale condos in Singapore, is it better to buy an executive condo (EC) after it becomes fully privatised in its 11th year? We compare 5 ECs and their PSF prices against condos in their ... ( read original story ...)