A tax on luxurious goods such as high-end cars and landed property as well as an inheritance duty on multi-million-dollar homes may seem like plausible ways to protect Singapore's meritocracy, but it ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore real estate is soaring: Check YoY returns, rental income | Can Indians buy property in Singapore? DECODED
According to the data released by Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (SURA) rental index, Singapore's residential property prices surged by a whopping 29.7 per cent year-on-year in the year ... ( read original story ...)
S’poreans must embrace wider definitions of success beyond size of paycheck or property: Lawrence Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong explained how the government will set out to help Singaporeans succeed while they face the "stark realities of the world" and the other "formidable challenges" ... ( read original story ...)
1MDB trial: BSI Bank never lodged suspicious report despite obvious red flags, says witness
Former Singaporean banker told the High Court here that there were obvious red flags in relation to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) transactions in BSI Bank, but the bank has never filed any ... ( read original story ...)
China central bank ramps up liquidity injection when rolling over medium-term policy loans
China's central bank ramped up liquidity injection when rolling over maturing medium-term policy loans for the fifth consecutive month on Monday, while keeping interest rate unchanged, matching market ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Should first-time buyers in Singapore time their property purchases?
SINGAPORE: The bullish property market may finally be showing signs of stabilising. Flash estimates from the Housing and Development Board show that HDB resale prices grew 0.9 per cent in the first ... ( read original story ...)
Banks in Singapore offering loans with lower interest rates for EV buyers | Video
Banks in Singapore are offering loans with perks and lower interest rates for electric vehicle buyers. At least one bank reported a four-fold jump in the value of its greener car loans. Rebecca Metteo ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s rent to soar faster than Hong Kong, offering expatriates and tenants little respite, analysts say
Expatriates in Hong Kong and Singapore can expect higher rents this year, but the size of increase in both markets is likely to vary vastly, observers say. ( read original story ...)
Co-living spaces in Singapore: Fully renovated to live out your BTO renovation and more
Co-living spaces have been getting popular in Singapore, and for good reason. Not only do they offer convenient and flexible living options, but they also provide opportunities for connecting and ... ( read original story ...)
Should Singapore adopt the Danish mortgage model?
With increasing mortgage interest rates, many Singapore homeowners locked with unfavourable interest rates or refinancing this year may be in for a rough ride.Furthermore, they do not have many ... ( read original story ...)
These 3 Singapore Blue-Chip Property Giants Paid a Special Dividend for 2022: Can They Do So Again?
We turn our attention to three reputable property companies that doled out a special dividend last year. The post These 3 Singapore Blue-Chip Property Giants Paid a Special Dividend for 2022: Can They ... ( read original story ...)
Thinking Of Buying An Investment Property In Singapore, The Switzerland Of Asia? Here Are 4 Things To Consider
The country's stable economy and socio-political infrastructure, powered by a strong labor force have made Singapore a hotspot for foreign property buyers. Get The Full Walter Schloss Series in PDF ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will update housing, planning strategies to reflect current concerns: Desmond Lee
Singapore will update its housing and planning strategies to reflect the concerns and aspirations of the times, and translate these into detailed plans in the upcoming master plan, said National ... ( read original story ...)
Factors driving up HDB rents in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Median rents across Housing Development Board (HDB) towns in January and February were at least 20% higher than in the same period last year, according to estimates by OrangeTee & Tie. ( read original story ...)
Landed property owners resigned to parking situation, urge people to be considerate
While motorists say they have a right to park along the road within landed estates, home owners say this has created much inconvenience for them. ( read original story ...)
Damaged cars, congested roads: Landed property owners on jostling for parking space at their doorstep
While motorists say they have a right to park along the road within landed estates, home owners say this has created much inconvenience for them. ( read original story ...)