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.

This week, we have an interesting question from a reader in our comments who asks about Laguna Park. What are the odds that Laguna Park could be sold in a collective sale within the next five years? If the collective sale consent threshold were reduced to 70%, would that be enough to kickstart the en […] The post This 48-Year-Old Condo Sits On A Huge Site — So Why Has Every En Bloc Attempt Failed? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The preview of Pinery Residences attracted a crowd of more than 8,500 visitors to the sales gallery over the March 14 and 15 weekend. Jointly developed by Hoi Hup and Sunway MCL, Pinery Residences is part of a mixed-use development in Tampines West. The opening public preview comes ahead of the project’s sales launch on […] The post New Tampines Condo Pinery Residences Starts From $1.498M — More Than 8,500 Visit Preview first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

According to court documents, Singaporean adoption papers were prepared for at least 10 babies using fake identities and forged birth certificates.

CNA has reached out to Malaysia’s foreign ministry on the status of the other six ships. Nearly 70 per cent of the country’s crude oil is imported from the Gulf, with 40 per cent of its total oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 

Malaysian preclearance officers will have certain protections and immunities when performing official duties in Singapore, under a proposed law facilitating operations on the new Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.

The Building Safety Regulator has set new targets for decisions for its gateway 2 and remediation approval processes as part of a new strategic plan for the next 12 months. The post BSR sets new targets for gateway 2 and remediation decisions appeared first on Property Week.

The discount retailer said the restructure will focus on its property bill by cutting rents rather than closing stores or making staff redundant. The post Poundstretcher to seek rent cuts from landlords as restructuring plan unveiled appeared first on Property Week.

The self-pour wine bar is making its West End debut with a 6,300 sq ft space at 14-16 Ganton Street due to open this summer. The post Vagabond Wines to open largest venue to date in Soho  appeared first on Property Week.

Tokinvest's platform allows investors to access economic rights linked to a rental property through a digital token structure. The post Dubai-based firm launches ‘tokenised’ BTR product with UK asset appeared first on Property Week.

Charlotte Coleman and Qaisar Sheikh have been made partners in the firm's property litigation and education teams, respectively. The post Winckworth Sherwood promotes two new partners appeared first on Property Week.

Bidwells has appointed Matthew Pigott and Tim Sturgess as partners, in a bid to expand its presence in London. The post Bidwells bolsters planning team with two partner hires appeared first on Property Week.

Chris Brady, pictured with senior partner Andrew Boyd, joins from Savills as partner and head of planning. The post Allsop launches planning department with senior hire appeared first on Property Week.

The national property consultancy has hired Tim Clement as head of industrial and logistics agency and Shaun Rogerson as partner. The post Carter Jonas strengthens I&L leadership with two senior appointments appeared first on Property Week.

The House of Fraser department store in Plymouth city centre closed down last month. The post Babcock buys former House of Fraser store for Plymouth office plans appeared first on Property Week.

The joint venture's Aurora Park scheme will deliver nine leasehold units ranging from 7,685 sq ft to 22,055 sq ft. The post Chancerygate and Hines secure planning for £35m urban logistics development in Redditch appeared first on Property Week.