Despite a historic increase in interest rates, and the likelihood of further rate hikes in the near future, international investor appetite for residential Japanese properties is showing no signs of faltering. In fact, sentiment has been buoyed by ongoing rent increases as well as the accommodative stance by most Japanese financial institutions. In many urban […] The post Why Osaka Property Is Drawing More Singapore Investors, According To FMI Japan first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As HDB resale prices have risen, $550,000 doesn’t go quite as far as it used to. Let’s be frank: even a typical 4-room flat can reach $600,000 to $700,000+ these days, and that’s not even among the priciest options. But if you’re willing to accept an older flat, and you urgently need the space, then […] The post Here Are The Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats You Can Still Buy Under $550K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary A room in central Singapore for around S$600 a month sounds like a bargain — until you see how small it is. CNA speaks to tenants about adjusting to life in extremely small rental rooms, where space for even basic belongings can be limited. We look at why some renters turn to these “pocket-sized” […] The post [Post 1565]Inside Singapore’s market for ‘pocket-sized’ rental rooms first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

With September just around the corner, activity in the new launch market is set to pick up significantly in the coming weeks. We know of at least three launch-ready developments lined up: Lucerne Grand, Amberwood at Holland, and The Serra Residences. This comes after a robust pipeline of new developments in the last eight months, […] The post 10 New Launch Condos From 2026 That Still Have Units Available — From $1.38M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Over eight months ago, we identified the HDB projects that would be entering the resale market in 2026. As we move closer to the end of the third quarter of 2026, it’s about time we revisit this list of eligible resale flats. The size of the incoming supply of resale eligible flats is certainly significant. When we […] The post 18,425 HDB Flats Could Reach MOP In 2026 — Here’s Where Buyers Will Have The Most Choice first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Three freehold commercial properties behind National Junior College and Raffles Girls Primary School have been listed for $18.5 million. The ground floor retail units are located at 20, 26 and 28 Greenwood Avenue within the Hillcrest Park landed enclave. Collectively, the three units have a combined gross floor area of 4,456 sq ft, and the […] The post 3 Rare Freehold Bukit Timah Retail Units Are Asking $18.5M — Up To 18% Below A Recent Sale first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A 4-room flat at Natura Loft has set a new record price in Bishan. The 1,023 sq ft unit at 273A Bishan Street 24, between the 34th and 36th floors, sold for $1.3 million ($1,271 psf) this month. This beats the previous town record for a resale 4-room flat in Bishan by $37,000. That earlier transaction was […] The post This 14-Year-Old Bishan 4-Room Flat Just Sold For A Record $1.3M — Here’s Why first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Prior to the Executive Condominium (EC) scheme, Singapore had Executive Flats. Among these, the most famous are probably the Executive Maisonettes (EMs). Introduced in 1983, these double-storey flats were a massive 1,400 to 1,600 sq ft; and they indicated a major advancement in housing policy. The creation of these duplex units marked the point when […] The post Where To Find HDB Executive Maisonettes Under $900K In 2026 — Plus An Updated Price List first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The widening price gap between the HDB housing market and the private residential market made headlines recently, with observers noting that the two housing markets may start pulling in separate directions. In 2Q2026, the HDB resale price index fell by 0.3% q-o-q. That’s not a very substantial figure, but it was significant because it was […] The post HDB Prices Are Falling While Condo Prices Rise — But Upgraders Have A Bigger Problem first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

With HDB resale prices having risen considerably over the past few years, a budget of $450,000 doesn’t stretch as far as it once did. This is especially true for buyers looking for a 4-room flat, where prices can quickly climb once you factor in proximity to an MRT station, a mature estate, or simply a […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats You Can Still Buy — All Under $450K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The JPY1 trillion bond will help fund the $5.38bn acquisition of ABB's robotics division.

The JPY1 trillion bond will help fund the $5.38bn acquisition of ABB's robotics division.

The former Inter-American Development Bank CFO has taken up the Beijng-based role.

South Korea is considering options including sending a maritime patrol aircraft, a logistics support vessel or a mine detection and clearance unit, according to media reports.

The country is using its superpower of scaling and building supply chains to challenge the global industry, says Zijing Wu for the Financial Times.

From screening for tuberculosis to monitoring newborns, AI is reaching rural India amid healthcare workforce shortages. But scaling it means fitting the technology into already stretched workers’ routines.

Canada is betting that it can turn economic pain into political pressure on the American president ahead of the midterm elections, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

A high-risk final approach to Mercury begins as BepiColombo splits from its transfer module after travelling 10 billion km over eight years.

More than 70,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta over two days in July, as Pedro Sanchez says Spain sees no solid proof that Morocco orchestrates the surge.

CBRE's European Office Occupier Sentiment Survey 2026 found that occupiers are adapting their workspace strategies in response to changing needs and increasing competition for the best space. The post Two thirds of occupiers planning to relocate amid evolving workspace strategies appeared first on Property Week.

If all disclosed PBSA beds in the pipeline are brought forward, the UK’s existing stock will leap by almost a quarter, the firm's latest PBSA Market report shows. The post UK PBSA enters ‘more saturated’ phase with stock to rise 23%, BONARD reveals appeared first on Property Week.

The acquisition of Tursdale Business Park in County Durham takes Ward Group Investments' industrial property portfolio to over 1m sq ft. The post WGI acquires 35-acre North East business park appeared first on Property Week.

Andrew Jones, chief executive of LondonMetric, said: “Despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, we have made excellent progress in selling further non-core assets over the past two months." The post LondonMetric under offer on £140m of acquisitions after selling spree appeared first on Property Week.

Ardstone has reduced the number of homes and maximum height of some blocks in response to concerns from local residents' groups about its scale and potential impact on the area. The post Ardstone secures third approval for redesigned Dublin resi scheme appeared first on Property Week.

The sale of Etherow Industrial Estate is part of the group’s strategy to transition its core investment portfolio to 100% grade A. The post Harworth exits Derbyshire industrial estate as it pushes for 100% grade-A target appeared first on Property Week.

The group has adjusted previous guidance of a £5m to £10m profit for this financial year to an expected £10m loss, following a sales slowdown in the past six weeks. The post Crest Nicholson issues profit warning after ‘difficult summer’ appeared first on Property Week.

The land forms part of the wider Station Hill area, identified for residential-led mixed-use regeneration in the West Suffolk Local Plan 2031. The post Pigeon swoops for Network Rail site to deliver Bury St Edmunds housing scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Richards joins the firm from CBRE Investment Management where he spent nine years. The post Aviva Investors appoints Richards as director in real estate team appeared first on Property Week.

The consortium will acquire the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of Picton, providing 0.190 LondonMetric shares and 0.894 SREIT shares for each Picton share held. The post Picton shareholders agree terms on LondonMetric and SREIT‘s £404m takeover appeared first on Property Week.