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.

Landed properties in Singapore are homes built on privately owned land, and they include terrace houses, semi-detached houses, detached bungalows and cluster houses. In each case the buyer owns both the building and the plot beneath it. This ownership of land, rather than just a strata unit, commands the premium and drives the aspiration to […] The post How Much Salary Buys Landed Properties in Singapore in 2026? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Singaporean homebuyers are wired for fairness. When it comes to some pricey items and experiences, an amount like $2,700 psf might make some of us sigh and shrug. And when it comes to property, we’re okay with squeezing into a two-bedder, even if the kitchen has no yard. What absolutely will set us off, however, is […] The post Should Property Agents Get First Dibs At New Condo Launches? There May Be A Fairer Way first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For buyers looking for sheer space, duplex units are one of the more interesting resale market offerings. Being double-storeyed, these homes often provide a clearer separation between communal and private spaces, whilst also offering features such as family areas, roof terraces, and balconies; elements that would be too inefficient for conventional smaller layouts. Many of […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Largest Duplex Condos You Can Still Buy For Under $2M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Should individual homeowners be allowed to list their properties on online property portals, instead of it being exclusive to agents? On July 28, after announcing major upcoming changes to the property agent industry, I heard Senior Minister of State for National Development, Sun Xueling, also share that this is something the authorities are currently studying. On […] The post Could This Proposed Move Let Homeowners Sell Without Property Agents? It’s Not That Simple first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A couple I met last year were both in their early 50s. Their condominium was almost fully paid, but as they began preparing for retirement, they realised that a large part of their wealth was tied up in the property. They were asset-rich, but the home did not generate the income they would eventually need […] The post No More 15-Month Wait: What Condo Owners Must Know Before Right-Sizing first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Large freehold penthouses are not actually hard to find. What is tough to find, however, are the ones that manage to stay below the $3 million mark. As such, those who love these gigantic, highly unique properties often have to turn to the older resale options. That is, however, not always a huge drawback. Many older freehold […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest Freehold Penthouses With 2,000 Sqft+ Space — From Under $3M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Most HDB flats follow fairly familiar layouts today. But over the years, HDB has experimented with a number of housing concepts that were produced only in limited numbers, from Executive Maisonettes and Executive Apartments to Multi-Generation flats and other uncommon layouts. Many of these flat types were eventually discontinued, making them increasingly rare in today’s […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Rarest HDB Flats For Sale — Including One That’s Over 2,000 Sqft first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Since assuming a civilian role in April, Min Aung Hlaing has embarked on a charm offensive across at least five countries. But analysts say legal risks limit where he can travel.

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The seizures included 276kg of rotten or mould-affected vegetables, expired dairy and bakery products and used or non-compliant cooking oil.

Construction output across London and the UK's major regional cities fell to £10.2bn last year, according to a report by Barbour ABI. The post Office supply gap ‘unlikely to close any time soon’ as construction output falls in 2026 appeared first on Property Week.

The 22,000 sq ft unit is let to Amazon UK Services on a new 10-year lease from April 2026, following a lease regear completed ahead of the sale. The post L&G snaps up Hertfordshire Amazon distribution centre appeared first on Property Week.

Measures unveiled by housing secretary Angela Rayner include enabling homes within “reasonable walking distance” of well-connected stations to be given a ‘default yes’. The post Experts welcome ‘significant’ NPPF reforms but warnings over delivery remain appeared first on Property Week.

More than three quarters of the property professionals polled report some level of AI use, while the figure for construction respondents is around 66%. The post AI use jumps across commercial property and construction, RICS reports appeared first on Property Week.

Take-up in the region reached 1.28m sq ft in the first half of the year, a drop of 15.5% on the same period in 2025 and 35% below the long-term pre-Covid average. The post North West big-box take-up slumps in first half of the year appeared first on Property Week.

Signings for AI-focused capacity more than trebled year on year in H1 2026 to 420MW, the firm said, driven by emerging 'neocloud' AI infrastructure providers. The post AI demand drives record data centre signings across Europe, says CBRE appeared first on Property Week.

Space under offer in Q2 was 51% up on Q1, at 4.4m sq ft, while take-up rose 28% from the previous quarter to hit 2.4m sq ft. The post Central London under-offer office space hits highest level since 2007 appeared first on Property Week.

Rayner said: “A safe, secure home is the foundation of opportunity, but too many people are being priced out of the communities where they want to live and work." The post Government targets thousands more homes near stations in new NPPF appeared first on Property Week.

The firm will build an advanced manufacturing facility for the unnamed occupier at Chatterley Park, while also speculatively developing an adjacent 58,000 sq ft unit. The post Harworth secures automotive industry pre-let for Staffordshire development appeared first on Property Week.

Under National Planning Policy Framework revisions now in force,  developers seeking a change of use from a pub will have to prove there is no reasonable prospect of keeping a pub business running. The post Rayner moves to protect pubs from conversion into homes or offices appeared first on Property Week.