The weak point of most real estate for sale in Thailand for investment is not the entry. Launch prices are low, payment plans are long and the yield projections are generous. The weak point is the day the owner wants out, because the pool of people who can buy a unit from a foreigner is […] The post Real estate in Thailand for investment: plan the exit before the purchase first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

We walk through Gardenia Road, a quiet landed estate in Upper Thomson a few minutes on foot from Thomson Plaza and Upper Thomson MRT. Growing up in Upper Thomson meant prata on weekend mornings followed by a trip to the TreeTop Walk to burn it off. To this day, I still fondly think of Thomson […] The post I Toured A Freehold Landed Estate Near Thomson Plaza With Homes From Under $4M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Plot ratio is the total floor area a building may have, divided by the size of its plot. How URA sets it, what it counts, and why it matters to buyers. Plot ratio is the total floor area of a building divided by the area of the plot it stands on. URA sets a ceiling […] The post What Is Plot Ratio, and How Does It Cap What Gets Built? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

High yields can be misleading. Here’s how to evaluate the rental performance of a property. In the property industry, one of the most dreaded questions is often: “Is this a good rental property?” This doesn’t stem from any difficulty in getting the right rental figures. Any reasonably equipped property agent – including those on the […] The post How To Tell If A Singapore Condo Is Really A Good Rental Investment first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Some parents and would-be parents place heavy emphasis on the school they hope their child will attend. Most of these parents start planning for this years in advance, banking on the Home School Distance (HSD) policy to give their child the best chance of enrolling in their preferred school. This gives priority registration if their […] The post We Compared 10 Condos Near Nan Chiau Primary — Here’s How Much They Cost first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

359 condo, apartment and EC resales that URA added in the week of 30 October – 5 November 2026, with prices, sizes and tenures. URA’s data added 359 non-landed resale transactions in the week of 30 October – 5 November 2026, across 265 projects. The median price was S$1,768 per sq ft. The highest price […] The post Non-Landed Resale Transactions: Week of 30 October – 5 November 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Two factory-converted workers’ dormitories in Tuas have been put up for sale at a guide price of $20 million and $25 million, respectively. Both properties sit along Tuas View Close, and the more expensive $25 million property is a four-storey dorm. It obtained its TOP in 2026 and is fully tenanted. Crucially, the owner has […] The post Why Two Former Factories Have Hit The Market With Combined $45 Million Price Tag first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

HDB’s November 2026 BTO exercise offers 7,964 flats in six towns. See what 4-room resale flats cost and rent for in the same estates. HDB opened applications for 7,964 BTO flats on 4 November 2026. Next door, a 4-room resale flat in Bedok, the town with the most flats on offer, sold for a median […] The post November BTO: 7,964 Flats vs Resale Prices in the Same Towns first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Bukit Timah has long been a sought-after address for families, for its schools, its greenery and the everyday amenities around Beauty World. But buying a three-bedroom home here usually means deciding what to give up. Older developments tend to offer far more space for the money, though on shorter remaining leases and often in need […] The post Here Are 5 Affordable 3-Bedroom Condos In Bukit Timah — From $1.53M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In 12 months of URA resale deals, freehold condos did not always sell for more per sq ft than leasehold. What the gap looks like by district and lease age. No. In URA resale caveats for the 12 months to Aug 2026, freehold condos and apartments had a median price of S$1,904 per sq ft. […] The post Does freehold always beat leasehold in Singapore? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Analysts say it is unlikely ASEAN and China will conclude South China Sea Code of Conduct negotiations by year-end, while Myanmar's political crisis remains another challenge for the grouping.  

CNA speaks to exporters and industry experts at Shanghai’s flagship import expo about what China still wants from the world, as foreign suppliers face a tougher sell.

Close to 700,000 voters will pick from 79 candidates vying for the 28 seats on polling day this Saturday (Nov 14).

Wang Zhonglin is under investigation for "suspected serious violations of discipline and law", China's anti-graft watchdog said in a statement on Friday (Nov 13).

Heads of state and senior ministers, including French President Emmanuel Macron, are meeting in Phnom Penh this weekend for a summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).

From immersive dining to interactive exhibitions, Singapore companies are finding new ways to attract customers in China.

AirAsia controls about 60 per cent of Malaysia’s domestic aviation market but is grappling with high fuel prices, currency swings and billions of ringgit in liabilities.

This will be Sanae Takaichi's first trip to China since becoming Japan's prime minister in October last year. 

Anwar praised the DAP chief's performance in Cabinet, singling him out as hardworking and trustworthy. However, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin, dismissed the developments as political theatrics.   

Cushman & Wakefield's Central London Offices Marketbeat found Q3 office take-up was up 25% on Q2 and 24% ahead of the five-year average. The post London’s office market take-up hits two year high of 3m sq ft, C&W finds appeared first on Property Week.

Finnish tissue paper manufacturer Metsä Tissue has abandoned plans for the UK’s largest tissue paper mill in Goole, East Yorkshire. The post Plans for jumbo tissue manufacturing plant in Yorkshire binned appeared first on Property Week.

The Auba platform has taken on three developments currently under development at 65 Crutched Friars, 65 Holborn Viaduct and 65 Fleet Street. The post Dominus launches London PBSA platform with initial 2,300 beds appeared first on Property Week.

The company's earnings per share edged up in the half year to the end of September, while pre-tax profit increased to £243m. The post Landsec reports stable earnings as Metrocentre acquisition boosts growth outlook appeared first on Property Week.

The site has consent for 394 build-to-rent homes across two buildings, along with a second planning permission for a 169-home BTR block alongside a 567-bed purpose-built student accommodation block. The post Keltbray brings Glasgow BTR and PBSA opportunity to the market appeared first on Property Week.

Redevco has let 10,000 sq ft of prime retail space The Pompey Centre, Portsmouth, to restaurant chain Nando’s and outdoor living specialist White Stores. The post Nando’s and White Stores take up 10,000 sq ft at The Pompey Centre appeared first on Property Week.

From April, landlords will no longer be able to automatically pass on legal costs to leaseholders, who will also be able to demand information about service charges. The post Government unveils reform to protect leaseholders from landlord legal fees appeared first on Property Week.

Alazem has been at the firm for five years and has extensive experience in international residential property, new homes and investment sectors. The post Chestertons promotes Alazem to central London director appeared first on Property Week.

The east London scheme near Old Street Station will convert three office blocks into homes, workspace and a community hub. The post HUB wins greenlight for 490-home Hackney co-living development appeared first on Property Week.

The latest investments from high-net-worth individuals and family offices take the fund's total spending power to around £40m. The post Rankeilour secures over £20m for UK warehouse fund appeared first on Property Week.