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.

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.

US President Donald Trump has told Cuba to "make a deal" or pay a price similar to Venezuela.

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Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson said the £80m-a-year package would, from 1 April, be worth £1,650 for the average pub. Bills will then be frozen for a further two years. The post Pubs set to receive 15% discount on business rates bills after backlash appeared first on Property Week.

In its analysis, carried out in partnership with Savills, the British Property Federation revealed just 613 build-to-rent homes began construction last year. The post BTR construction volumes across London fall 80%, BPF finds appeared first on Property Week.

According to Building Safety Regulator chair Andy Roe, the transition marks a “decisive and important step in strengthening building safety”. The post BSR becomes standalone body at ‘arm’s length’ from MHCLG appeared first on Property Week.

Property experts have warned the latest wave of leasehold and commonhold reform, including a £250 ground rent cap, threaten to deter investment coming into the UK. The post Experts warn leasehold shakeup risks deterring investment appeared first on Property Week.

Making the announcement on social media platform TikTok, prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cap would save families hundreds of pounds a year. The post Ground rents to be capped at £250 in leasehold shake-up appeared first on Property Week.

An unnamed grocery retailer and hire company Vision Vehicles have signed for a total of 94,000 sq ft. The post Indurent secures pair of pre-lets at Access 18 Avonmouth development appeared first on Property Week.

The 22 pubs across the UK are all let on long leases with annual retail price index-linked rent reviews. The post Stonegate appoints Savills to market portfolio of pubs appeared first on Property Week.

An agreed early termination of the grocery retailer's lease has cleared the way for a refurbishment of the central London office building later this year. The post Tishman Speyer paves the way for refurb of former Sainsbury’s Holborn HQ appeared first on Property Week.

The price for the 195-home scheme has been split 51:49 between Grainger and Place for London respectively, under their Connected Living London partnership. The post Grainger JV buys west London Barratt Redrow BTR scheme for £68.4m appeared first on Property Week.

The loan will refinance the firm’s existing debt facility secured against the 559-home scheme, Cortland at Colliers Yard. The post Cortland secures £129m loan to refinance 50-storey Manchester scheme appeared first on Property Week.