Hi Stacked, We are upgrading from our five-room HDB flat to a condo. We have already sold our flat and have narrowed our choices to Savannah Condopark and Eden at Tampines. Since we are a single-income family and I’m already 43 years old, I want to be prudent about the purchase. Our main requirement is […] The post We’re Upgrading From A 5-Room HDB On A Single Income At 43 — Which Condo Is Safer? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The incoming month of February heralds the first Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise of this year. This time around, we’re looking at around 4,600 new flats across Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines, and Toa Payoh. A concurrent Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise will also take place, offering 3,000 flats across the island. What’s interesting to note […] The post We Review The February 2026 BTO Launch Sites (Bukit Merah, Toa Payoh, Tampines, Sembawang) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

There are fewer property agencies in the market today, and fewer people are signing up to be agents. As reported by the Straits Times of late, the scene for agencies continues to consolidate. Most industry watchers already know it’s something of an oligopoly, with the market cornered by the “big three” (Propnex, ERA, Huttons). While tighter anti–money […] The post Why The Rising Number Of Property Agents In 2026 Doesn’t Tell The Full Story first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Back in 2018, TC and his wife were big believers in the property market. TC’s own parents had seen significant returns when they upgraded from their flat to a condo, and he was a believer in the previously tried-and-tested property progression method – that is, gradually upgrading from a flat to a condo, and from […] The post We Could Walk Away With $460,000 In Cash From Our EC. Here’s Why We Didn’t Upgrade. first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Three-bedder condos are the yardstick which homebuyers go buy. These are the most widely recognised “family sized units,” and are the private market what 4-room flats are to the HDB market. As of 2026 though, the pricing for three-bedders often sits in an awkward middle ground. Many buyers find the new launch average of over $2 million […] The post Here Are The Cheapest Newer 3-Bedroom Condos You Can Still Buy Under $1.7M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

It was an interesting year for the private residential market in 2025, but unfortunately, less so for the executive condominium (EC) segment. Apart from Aurelle of Tampines and Otto Place, the EC buyers were short on choice when it came to this type of subsidised residential project. The good news is that 2026 is shaping […] The post Why 2026 May Be a Good Year to Buy an EC — With an Important Caveat first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A new freehold landed development in Penang, Malaysia launched for sale in Singapore this weekend. Jesselton Courtyard is located in Jesselton Selantan at the foot of Penang Hill, and the neighbourhood is a low-density residential enclave next to Penang Turf Club and Kensington Gardens. It is also close to the Pulau Tikus neighbourhood and George […] The post What $940,000 Buys You in Penang Today — Inside a New Freehold Landed Estate first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

At the end of the first day of its sales launch, Coastal Cabana, a 748-unit executive condominium (EC) in Pasir Ris, sold about 496 units at an estimated selling price of $1,734 psf. The sales launch on Jan 17 saw a steady take-up rate throughout most of the day. At 3pm, about 255 units (34%) […] The post 66% of Units at Coastal Cabana Sold at End of First Sales Day, Prices Average $1,820 psf first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Hi Stacked,  I discovered Stacked Homes in early 2024, and I’m writing in because I feel stuck about what my next housing move should be. I’m not sure if I should simply wait things out or start planning more actively, but lately I’ve been feeling increasingly overwhelmed and uncertain. I want to be better prepared […] The post I Regret My First HDB Purchase. What Should I Do Next? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Million-dollar HDB flats are now common, but the ones that truly justify their price tend to share a few traits: good connectivity, liveable layouts, and views that actually add to daily life. This week’s selection focuses on larger 4- and 5-room flats that sit close to MRT stations or are surrounded by strong neighbourhood amenities, […] The post Here Are The Rarest HDB Flats With Unblocked Views Yet Still Near An MRT Station first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Mohamed Fauzi Kamis is the third high-ranking military officer to be charged in just over a week, following the former armed forces chief and former army chief.  

 A court ruling allowing one claimant to legally adopt the royal title Pakubuwono XIV has intensified a bitter succession feud at Indonesia’s historic Surakarta Palace.   

The island’s Constitutional Court ruled in 2024 that while the death penalty remains constitutional, it must be reserved only for the most serious crimes, among other conditions.

The country’s Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging its stray dog directives, as a debate intensifies over public safety risks and animal welfare.

Malaysia is confident the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will deliver tangible outcomes for businesses, workers and communities in Malaysia and Singapore, said a statement from Malaysia's Economy Ministry.

Xu Qing, who has been at the bank for over a decade, will oversee all credit and risk functions in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan.

Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka said he has instructed his office to begin operating from the future capital, and facilities for his secretariat are nearing completion.

Xu Qing, who has been at the bank for over a decade, will oversee all credit and risk functions in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan.

US President Donald Trump claimed on Jan 21 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that China does not use wind power despite producing most of the world’s turbines, prompting China to defend its renewable energy record while netizens shared images of wind farms across the country.

The thieves used pepper spray and grabbed luggage containing the money near Ueno station.

The plans for the north London scheme, delivered in partnership with Ballymore and Lateral, include 401 homes alongside a mix of commercial uses. The post Camden Council’s £500m mixed-use neighbourhood gets go-ahead appeared first on Property Week.

They have stepped up to head occupier markets and leasing, respectively. The post Derwent London promotes Abendanon and Lewis to bolster leadership team appeared first on Property Week.

RICS said its Q4 property monitor suggests markets "may be approaching a turning point, but recovery is expected to be gradual and uneven". The post UK commercial property edging towards a recovery, RICS finds appeared first on Property Week.

Leading the catalogue is the former East London Central Synagogue in Whitechapel, guided at £2m-plus. The post London properties lead Acuitus’s first catalogue of the year appeared first on Property Week.

The real estate investment and development company plans to fully refurbish the Kent campus, which is split across nine blocks. The post MCR Property Group buys Canterbury student village appeared first on Property Week.

It comes ahead of a major £15m expansion of the shopping centre's foodhall, which represents Landsec’s largest single investment in Trinity Leeds since its launch in 2013. The post Freight Island named new operator of Landsec’s Trinity Kitchen in Leeds appeared first on Property Week.

LaSalle Investment Management (LIM) has secured two major pre-lets totalling 238,000 sq ft at flagship City of London office development One Exchange Square. The post LaSalle signs pair of pre-lets totalling 238,000 sq ft at flagship City office scheme appeared first on Property Week.

The housebuilder has closed a divisional office after profits came in below guidance in its full-year results to 31 October 2025. The post Crest Nicholson cuts 50 jobs as it moves into mid-premium market appeared first on Property Week.

The £40.8m loan will part-finance the joint venture's acquisition and refurbishment of the 54,611 sq ft prime office building. The post Fiera backs Signal and W.RE City office project 10 Lime Street appeared first on Property Week.

A recent £21.7m loan to back a Study Inn Group student accommodation scheme helped it pass the lending milestone. The post Atelier surpasses £1bn of development funding across resi sector appeared first on Property Week.