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.

A reported standoff between BYD and Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) over strict manufacturing conditions has left the Chinese automaker’s RM1.3 billion Tanjung Malim assembly plant in limbo.

Laboratory findings reported by the National Narcotics Agency in February this year showed that at least 35 of 341 vape liquid samples tested positive for illicit substances, including cannabis-linked compounds, methamphetamine and etomidate, a narcotic under Indonesia's health regulations.

An Indonesian peacekeeper was killed on Mar 29 when a projectile exploded near a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position. The next day, two other soldiers were killed in an explosion that destroyed their vehicle.

The government has introduced a higher rate for properties with RVs of £500,000 at 2.8p above the national standard multiplier, disproportionately affecting manufacturers, according to Make UK. The post British manufacturers warn of job losses due to ‘£1bn business rates shock’ appeared first on Property Week.

The scheme will comprise 185 housing plots and a 150-room five-star Hyatt-branded hotel. The post Plans unveiled for £480m residential, hotel and golf course development in Angus appeared first on Property Week.

The health and beauty chain collapsed into administration last year and closed all 147 of its stores. The post Bodycare set for high street return with 25 stores to open by end of year appeared first on Property Week.

Guy Spencer (pictured, right) joined the firm as a director in January 2025 and has advised on more than £2bn worth of transactions across a wide-ranging client base. The post Avison Young appoints head of national capital markets team appeared first on Property Week.

Damien Clarke has been made UK head of business rates; Keith Cooney is now chairman of business rates; and Ross Haywood and Paul Davinson join as partners in the UK business rates team. The post Knight Frank announces string of business rates team appointments appeared first on Property Week.

The online giant’s new ultra-fast grocery delivery service potentially requires it to create a large network of smaller warehouses. The post Amazon’s rapid rollout appeared first on Property Week.

He is currently the firm's head of campuses. He has previously held several senior roles across office leasing, asset management and development. The post British Land appoints Wiseman to executive committee appeared first on Property Week.

The pub chain has acquired a portfolio of eight leasehold pubs and a ninth that is under development. The post Young’s in £30m swoop for central London pub portfolio appeared first on Property Week.

The US banking giant has secured approval from London City Airport for a tower reaching 265m, well above Canary Wharf's current tallest building One Canada Square at 235m. The post JP Morgan gets green light from London City airport for Canary Wharf’s tallest tower appeared first on Property Week.

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.