Hi Stacked,  We previously upgraded from a HDB flat to an EC, and now live in a condo. But we are now considering a move to a landed home. A freehold property is out of our budget, so we are focusing on 99-year leasehold options. We have the sale proceeds from our former home at […] The post Should We Sell Our Freehold Condo For A $2.2M Leasehold Landed Instead? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Despite the spectre of a possible economic crisis brought on by the US-Iran war, sentiment in Singapore’s new launch property market over the first three months of this year has been buoyant. If the near sell-out sales performance and strong take-up rates at most new projects in the first quarter of this year offer any […] The post 18 Upcoming New Launch Condos In 2026 — Where They Are And The Ones To Watch first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you’re planning to become a property agent in Singapore, passing the RES exam is your first real hurdle. And for many aspiring agents, it’s where things get incredibly frustrating. You diligently study the notes, attend the classes and think you understand the material. But when it comes to the actual exam, things just don’t seem […] The post How to Pass the RES Exam in Singapore (Without Wasting Time on Ineffective Study Methods) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

By and large, the Executive Condominium (EC) scheme has successfully introduced many well-received housing developments that cater to a ‘sandwiched’ class of buyers – those to can’t afford a condominium, and homeowners who earn too much to qualify for HDB subsidies. Devised as a replacement for flats like Executive Maisonettes back in the 1990s, the […] The post Why Some Executive Condominiums Made More Money — And Whether That Still Applies Today first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

This contributed article is written by Melody, a freelance Singaporean writer who lives in Europe. These are her views based on her property experience. You can read her articles about purchasing an overseas property here, and in this article here. When I first wrote about buying a property in France, a common question I received was how […] The post Here’s Why I Paid Cash To Buy My Home In France first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Hong Kong-based co-living operator will open its newest property in Singapore, Weave Suites – Novena, on Apr 15. Located at 12 Shan Road, Weaves Suites – Novena is close to HealthCity Novena and Novena MRT Station on the North-South Line. The newly revamped development adds 99 serviced suites to the Novena area, bringing Weave Living’s […] The post Weave Living Opens 99 Unit Freehold Serviced Apartment In Novena From $5,400 Per Month first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

When it comes to the Central Area, most Singaporeans start thinking of million-dollar flats. Even the 4-room flats in this area are expected to come close; so it may come as a surprise when we tell you there are options for under $600,000. As is always the case with property, there will be pockets where […] The post Here Are Cheaper 4-Room HDB Flats In Central Singapore Still Priced Below $600K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Grade A office rents in the Central Business District (CBD) have hit a 17-year high of $12.04 psf per month (pm) in 1Q2026, inching up 0.5% q-o-q over the first three months of this year, based on a market report published by JLL. Likewise, a market report by CBRE also noted that Grade A office […] The post CBD Office Rents Hit 17-Year High of $12.04 PSF in 1Q2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A pair of adjoining strata office units on the 16th floor of Suntec Tower One is on the market for $22.04 million. The two units carry separate strata titles and can be purchased together or individually. The units are marketed for sale by Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) and will be sold in an Expression of […] The post Two Adjoining Strata Offices At Suntec Tower One Are Up For Sale At $22.04M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The sale of a portfolio of five retail units may be the best chance this year for aspiring investors to pick up high yielding commercial assets to jump start an investment portfolio, or significantly increase an existing holdings. The portfolio of properties comprise two HDB coffeeshops, a HDB shophouse, and two strata titled retail units. […] The post HDB Coffeeshop and Four Retail Units in Portfolio on Sale for $30.92M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

More Indian professionals are returning home, drawn by strong growth in startups and tech, as tighter immigration policies and rising costs overseas reshape career choices.

The World Bank has lowered Indonesia’s economic growth forecast to 4.7 per cent, down from 4.8 per cent it projected in October last year, citing external pressures including higher global oil prices and increased investor caution.

Three Indonesian peacekeepers died in two separate blasts in southern Lebanon in late March.

Min Aung Hlaing took his presidential oath in Naypidaw, where he promised to "strive for further flourishing the eternal principles of justice, liberty and equality".

There are now about 500 trail running events held annually in China, up from just 65 in 2014, according to a report by fitness platform Joyrun.  

Cheng Li-wun, the Kuomintang's chairwoman, is the party's first leader to visit China in a decade.

Google's YouTube has not fulfilled Indonesia's new law and has not outlined steps to comply, Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said on Thursday (Apr 9).

The low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines will launch new flights to Belitung and Pontianak in Indonesia and increase flight frequencies across Asia and Europe from April to June 2026.

Under the agreement, Cambodia will support the sale of rice on "mutually agreed terms" if Singapore requests it.

It brings the total capital raised by the Greater London industrial and logistics investor across 2025 to £313m. The post Tritax London Logistics Fund raises a further £110m appeared first on Property Week.

SIX St Andrew Street is now fully let following the signing for the remaining 11,680 sq ft. The post Letting to AI firm brings GPE’s Farringdon office to full occupancy appeared first on Property Week.

The sustainable serviced apartment and aparthotel operator has taken on three sites in Bloomsbury, Clerkenwell and Fitzrovia. The post Beyond ramps up expansion with three new central London sites appeared first on Property Week.

Camden Yard comprises approximately 407,000 sq ft of office space and 299 residential units in Dublin city centre. The post Dublin council acquires major mixed-use development out of receivership appeared first on Property Week.

The flexible office operator has signed agreements at 22-23 Bedford Square in Bloomsbury and 50 Queen Anne Street in Marylebone. The post Spacemade signs pair of flex deals with London landed estates appeared first on Property Week.

The pair will deliver a scheme spanning a network of six walkable villages on the outskirts of Gilston in a garden town-style community development. The post Barratt Redrow and PfP JV to deliver 8,500-home new town in East Herts appeared first on Property Week.

In his new role, King will support expansion of the firm's project and building consultancy service line. The post Knight Frank promotes King to head of project management appeared first on Property Week.

Hancock joins after a 13-year stint at Bruntwood SciTech, where he served as head of commercial across the city centre portfolio. The post OBI strengthens leasing team with senior hire appeared first on Property Week.

The hospitality group's portfolio comprises seven hotels across the South East valued at around £62m. The post Samko sets sights on REIT status following TISE debut appeared first on Property Week.

According to a UK residential survey conducted by RICS in March, demand from prospective buyers weakened notably over the month. The post Housing market loses momentum amid Iran conflict uncertainty appeared first on Property Week.