This contributed article by Malaysian property veteran Samuel Tan, founder & CEO of Olive Tree Property Consultants, offers his perspective on the Malaysian property market as well as important tips Singapore-based buyers and investors should keep in mind. New cross-border investments, such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (Johor-SG SEZ), have thrown the spotlight on […] The post Why ‘Cheap’ Johor Property Can Get Expensive Very Quickly For Singaporeans first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Many parents view purchasing a home or investment property for their children as an act of love and security. It seems like the ultimate head start in a competitive housing market, ensuring that their child never has to worry about where they’ll live. However, good intentions can lead to complicated financial, legal, and emotional outcomes. […] The post Should You Buy Property for Your Kids in Singapore Despite the Risks? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The start of the house-hunting season looms on the horizon and we’re already seeing activity in the new launch market. But once the seasonal lull from this year’s Chinese New Year festivities are over, we can expect more buyers to return to showflats and realtors get busier. This will be an especially exciting time for […] The post How Much You Need to Earn to Afford a One or Two-Bedder Condo In 2026 (As a Single) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A former school in Serangoon Gardens might come back to life as a lifestyle destination after the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) launched a Price-Quality tender for the State-owned site on Jan 12. The site at 49 Kensington Park Road is where the former Serangoon Garden South School was located. The school was established in 1955 […] The post This Former School Site May Shape A New Kind Of Lifestyle Node In Serangoon Gardens first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Or at least, a dangerously incomplete one. I get that it’s intuitive; if you’re a young first-time homebuyer, the first thoughts that float to mind are: Can I make the down payment? Do I have enough in my CPF? Can I meet the Mortgage Servicing Ratio or Total Debt Servicing Ratio, and why is everything an […] The post I Learned This Too Late After Buying My First Home first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

“Can I afford it?” is the wrong first question to ask young homebuyers.  Or at least, a dangerously incomplete one. I get that it’s intuitive; if you’re a young first-time homebuyer, the first thoughts that float to mind are: Can I make the down payment? Do I have enough in my CPF? Can I meet the […] The post “Can I Afford It?” Is Only Part of The Big Question When Buying A First Home first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Can the cost for a cup of matcha latte tell you how liveable a city is? That’s one of the factors that Savills, a global real estate services provider, is using in its inaugural Matcha Index – a study that assesses urban liveability through cafe culture, matcha affordability, and quality of cafes. You might be […] The post What A $6.99 Cup of Matcha Tells Us About Liveability in Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Floor height is one of the main factors in developer pricing. It almost goes without saying that, as far as new launches go, a higher floor will cost more than a lower one. Even floor height discounts only have meaning because of this assumption; otherwise “all-floors-same-price” wouldn’t be much of a sales promo. But just […] The post How To Decide Between A High Or Low Floor Condo Unit — And Why Most Buyers Get It Wrong first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The Government Is Actively Cooling the Market Down Singapore’s property market is not slowing by accident — it is being actively managed. In this video, I break down why the government has turned on the BTO supply tap, what the numbers really say from 2018 all the way to 2026, and how this policy shift […] The post Govt Just killed the Good Days of HDB Resale Market! Next would be the Condos! first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A four-room flat in Clementi Crest has set a new record price for a four-room HBD in Clementi. According to transaction data, the 1,001 sq ft unit, which is on the 40th to 42nd floors, in block 445A Clementi Avenue 3 was sold for $1.35 million ($1,349 psf) earlier this week. This transaction trumps the […] The post This 4-Room HDB Just Crossed $1.3M — Outside the Usual Prime Hotspots first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is accused of obstructing attempts to arrest him last year.

The digital bank, which has operations in Hong Kong and Indonesia, is looking at M&A opportunities and developing artificial intelligence agents, with the debt and equity fundraise.

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CBRE's data shows that single-family BTR saw the highest volume of investment last year, while multifamily BTR investment volumes fell year on year. The post BTR investment volumes rise 14% YoY to £4.7bn, CBRE finds appeared first on Property Week.

The housebuilder's 519.7% leap in profits was partly driven by income from sites acquired in the 2024 merger with L&Q Estates. The post Urban&Civic reports surge in pre-tax profits to £47.1m appeared first on Property Week.

The group's 2025 profits were marginally up on 2024's, but it said it expected its operating profit margin to be lower this year. The post Taylor Wimpey reveals 11.8% YoY revenue rise but warns of softer 2026 appeared first on Property Week.

She brings over 20 years of experience in the capital's office sector and most recently served as Argyll's chief operating officer. The post Smith takes over as Argyll chief executive appeared first on Property Week.

The self-storage firm's UK revenue rose 3.3% as it invested £80m in expanding its store portfolio. The post Safestore increases revenue amid store expansion programme appeared first on Property Week.

The membership organisation working to improve diversity, equity and fairness within the built environment has appointed Kevin Aitchison MBE, Ross Blair and Kate Seller to its board. The post Real Estate Balance appoints trio to board appeared first on Property Week.

The real estate asset management and development firm has promoted Vanessa Davey to chief investment officer and hired John Tweddle as a senior adviser in its strategic development team. The post Quadrant makes raft of appointments as it expands development and transactions teams appeared first on Property Week.

The development, known as The Tower, will comprise 256 student bedrooms across a mix of studio and cluster apartments. The post Pullans wins approval for 14-storey Leeds PBSA tower appeared first on Property Week.

Asda-owner TDR Capital and Pizza Express-owner Bain Capital are among those said to have been interested in buying Costa, but not at the price being sought. The post Coca-Cola abandons Costa sale talks as buyers balk at £2bn price tag appeared first on Property Week.

The firm believes the sector could account for over a third of all deals in 2026, with regional cities sharing in the upturn. The post Offices to attract highest real estate investment in 2026, JLL predicts appeared first on Property Week.