Private-home sales in Singapore soared in March as developers marketed more projects after a typically slower February that included the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday. Developers sold 1,054 units ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore March private home sales jump 47.2 percent on year
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Sales of private homes by developers in Singapore rose 47.2 percent in March from a year earlier, government data showed on Monday. Data compiled by the Urban Redevelopment ... ( read original story ...)
Property Jargon of the Day: QC
It applies in all parts of Singapore except Sentosa Cove. The QC is a scheme imposed on foreign property developers. Under the QC, foreign developers need to meet two requirements: Any property ... ( read original story ...)
Yanlord Land kept at ‘buy’ by OCBC on improving Chinese property market
SINGAPORE (Apr 15): Yanlord Land Group is seen by OCBC Investment Research as a beneficiary of improved sentiment in the Chinese property market. Since the start of the year, the easing credit ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Fake News Bill Set to Become Law in Second Half
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s fake news laws will likely come into effect in the second half of this year, as the country joins the ranks of nations trying to curb the spread of online falsehoods. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property market to benefit from Brexit
This comes as the prospect of Brexit has cast a negative impact on the London property market’s status as a safe haven investment for overseas buyers. A turning point in the United Kingdom’s history, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore housing market ranked 2nd most expensive in the world
The Singapore housing market ranked second among the most expensive residential property markets worldwide, while Hong Kong maintains its top position, according to research released today by CBRE. ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore still the second priciest housing market in the world
Despite the introduction of cooling measures meant to rein in the growth of property prices, Singapore still ranks as the second most expensive housing market in the world with average property prices ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore the 2nd-most expensive city to buy a house in 2018: CBRE
The report, which compared investment residential properties across 35 global cities, ranked Hong Kong as the world’s most expensive city in which to buy a house, with the average property price there ... ( read original story ...)
Property Jargon of the Day: Freehold / Leasehold
Freehold properties can be held indefinitely. In Singapore, properties can be freehold or on a 99-year lease. Public housing (HDB flats) are always 99-year leases. Private property, however, can be ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian men stay afloat with quietly clutch win at Singapore Sevens
In the grand scheme of things, few took note. There were no medals at stake, no Olympic berths on the line. But look a little closer, and Canadian Sevens rugby posted a result critical to its ailing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore not origin of meth seized in Australia
The Singapore Customs and the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said in a joint statement that this is according to preliminary investigations into the March 30 bust by the Australian authorities. "(It) ... ( read original story ...)
South Africa rallies to beat Fiji in final, Canada ties for 11th at Singapore 7s
SINGAPORE -- South Africa, rallying from a 19-point deficit, won for the second time in three tournaments while Canada finished tied for 11th on Sunday at the Singapore Rugby Sevens. The Canadian men ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian men fall in Challenge Trophy semis at Singapore Sevens
Canada ended its HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Singapore tournament with a loss and tied for 11th place in the Challenge Trophy semifinals on Sunday. France defeated the Canadians 19-12. Canada ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Changi Airport, called the world’s best airport, now touts the world’s tallest indoor waterfall
Singapore's Changi Airport has long been touted as the "best airport in the world." That status becomes even more cemented on April 17, when it will officially open a dazzling presecurity attraction ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian men fall in Challenge Trophy semis Singapore Sevens
Canada ended their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Singapore tournament with a loss in the Challenge Trophy semifinals on Sunday. France defeated the Canadians 19-12. Canada advanced to the semis with ... ( read original story ...)