Thomas Hobbes wrote that people accumulate wealth not out of excess, but out of fear. That’s what comes to mind with this latest report on inequality in Singapore. Now most of that article covers familiar ground: the constant back-and-forth argument about how the GINI co-efficient should be calculated, so as to produce the most soothing results on […] The post The Unexpected Side Effect Of Singapore’s Property Cooling Measures first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Headwinds in China’s prime residential property market continue, as the harsh winds of fragile buying sentiment contribute to weak demand across many major Chinese cities, according to a global market report by Savills. This year, the value of prime residential properties in China is forecasted to fall by 2% to 3.9% across major Chinese cities, […] The post Savills Just Revealed Where China And Singapore Property Markets Are Headed In 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The ubiquitous 4-room flat is the workhorse of Singapore’s housing market. At just the right mix of size and quantum, they’re the most commonly sought first home for buyers. And yet, with the resale market still pricey following COVID, many homebuyers have found that affordable 4-room flats right now often mean an ulu location; and […] The post Here Are The Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats Near An MRT You Can Still Buy From $450K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

On Thursday, Feb 12, we hear Prime Miister Lawrence Wong deliver his Budget 2026 message in parliament. But as far as the housing market goes, you might notice housing policies took a back seat this time around. Does that mean there’s nothing for us to dissect? There was no mention of HDB flats, Executive Condos […] The post Why Housing Took A Back Seat In Budget 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The June 2026 Build-To-Order (BTO) launch will have one of the largest selection of flats compared to recent mid-year BTO sales exercises by HDB in recent years. We’re looking at around 6,900 flats across seven sites. As we covered in our previous article, some of these areas haven’t seen new public housing flats in decades, so […] The post We Review 7 Of The June 2026 BTO Launch Sites – Which Is The Best Option For You? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

When I was exploring Executive Condominium (EC) options myself, the thing that caught me off guard wasn’t just the price tag – it was all the hidden costs and grants I didn’t fully understand at first. One of the biggest ones? The CPF Housing Grant for Executive Condominiums (ECs). Most people don’t realise that this […] The post CPF Housing Grant for Executive Condos (ECs): Complete Guide first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Dear Stacked, This is MM, writing in to seek your guidance on some property planning decisions that my partner (VM) and I are considering. We’re mainly weighing EC versus different HDB-based strategies, with self-stay as our primary objective and long-term asset optimisation as a secondary goal. Given the complexity of current policies and market dynamics, […] The post We Can Buy Two HDBs Today — Is Waiting For An EC A Mistake? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The new projects in the first Built-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise this year saw a mixed reception among hopeful BTO applicants. A Plus project in Toa Payoh drew a “tepid” response, while a pair of Standard projects in Sembawang recorded a “muted” response, according to comments from ERA Realty. The February BTO sales exercises launched on […] The post Why The Feb 2026 BTO Launch Saw Muted Demand — Except In One Town first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Malaysian property developer Tropicana Corporation unveiled new show units for its three signature developments across Malaysia – Breeze Hill Service Apartments @ Tropicana Avalon in Genting Highlands, Clarissa Serviced Suites @ Tropicana Cenang in Langkawi, and Skypark Kepler @ Lido Waterfront Boulevard in Johor. At a media event on Feb 5, the Bursa Malaysia-listed developer […] The post What Under $200K Buys In Malaysia Today — From Freehold Apartments to Beachfront Suites first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

What sort of advice do you expect a realtor to give, when it comes to your property transaction? Sometime back, I wrote about the 99-1 arrangement and how it relates to property ownership and the legal issues surrounding it. Just last month, a case related to this issue came to an end when a buyer dropped their lawsuit against […] The post When A “Common” Property Strategy Becomes A $180K Problem first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The special defence budget will be "treated as a top legislative priority" after the Chinese New Year holiday, says a spokesperson for Taiwan's parliament. 

Indonesia has been preparing up to 8,000 troops for possible deployment as part of the Gaza International Stabilisation Force, a UN-authorised multinational peacekeeping force outlined in the Gaza peace plan.

New Delhi and Paris are seeking to advance their Horizon 2047 roadmap, a long-term framework to expand collaboration in areas ranging from fighter jet production and nuclear energy to critical minerals and high-tech manufacturing.

The Indonesian government also plans to lease aircrafts to speed up the repatriation process of its citizens rather than rely on commercial flights.

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed China's claims, saying they are "factually incorrect and ungrounded". 

Changing work patterns, improved transport links and evolving ideas of family and tradition are signalling a subtle shift in China’s centuries-old homecoming tradition.

The council said it wants an operator for the 170-metre tall visitor attraction  "who will invest, innovate and deliver an even better experience for residents and visitors". The post Portsmouth City Council seeks new operator for iconic Spinnaker Tower appeared first on Property Week.

The housebuilder said new homebuyer enquiries via Zoopla leapt 46% in H2 2025. The post Persimmon Homes signs new three-year partnership with Zoopla appeared first on Property Week.

Studio Egret West has been chosen to refine plans for the final 3.2m sq ft phase of development at the power station site. The post Battersea appoints master planner to shape final phases of riverside scheme appeared first on Property Week.

The single-family office will use the funding to add new rooms and acquire further sites for its regional hotels portfolio. The post Samko Holdings secures £30.9m Cynergy loan to expand hotel portfolio appeared first on Property Week.

The standout sale was a development opportunity in Dorset, comprising 14 self-contained one-bedroom flats and two five-bedroom houses, which sold for £1.75m. The post Savills raises £49m at first February auction with 78% success rate appeared first on Property Week.

The loan backing the 15-storey office development was provided by PIMCO on behalf of unnamed institutional investors. The post Helical and Places for London secure £220m loan for Paddington overstation offices appeared first on Property Week.

The existing management team and branding of Darwin Escapes, which provides approximately 80,000 holidays a year, will be retained. The post ABT Capital snaps up Darwin Escapes’ portfolio of 18 holiday parks appeared first on Property Week.

Data shows 44 applications, submitted over three months ago, are still awaiting a decision at the Building Safety Regulator's final approval stage, despite being “ready for residents” to occupy. The post FOI reveals growing gateway 3 problem as 5,600 homes sit empty appeared first on Property Week.

The 280,000 sq ft Kingsgate Shopping Centre opened in 2002 and attracts more than 4.7 million visitors a year. The post Northdale Advisors in £32m swoop for Huddersfield shopping centre appeared first on Property Week.

The plans form part of a wider £500m regeneration of the town centre, which will see the redevelopment of the Wythenshawe Civic shopping centre. The post Muse and Manchester council submit plans for Wythenshawe foodhall appeared first on Property Week.