Every time a large TOTO jackpot makes the headlines, everyone starts contemplating what exactly they’d buy if that money materialised for them. With the total jackpot for the upcoming TOTO Hong Bao Draw 2026 hitting $12 million, that’s a windfall that opens the door to a lot more expensive things. But most Singaporeans aren’t the […] The post How I’d Invest $12 Million On Property If I Won The 2026 Toto Hongbao Draw first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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.

Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party won the country's Feb 12 general election in a landslide, securing a two-thirds majority in parliament.

The carrier, the Giuseppe Garibaldi, will be transferred to Indonesia by the Italian government as a grant.

Indonesia is shaping up to be Southeast Asia's next premier fashion stop, and these thriving local brands are proof. 

There are three key reasons for China’s industrial advantage and “de-risking” is less simple than imagined, says tech CEO Robin Rivaton.

Filmmakers in Malaysia and Indonesia are developing characters and stories that have hit a sweet spot with local audiences. What’s next?

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. 

Plans to upgrade the mall's North End entrances and façade are the first step in a masterplan published at the end of 2024 to revamp the centre. The post URW submits plans to upgrade Croydon’s Centrale shopping centre appeared first on Property Week.

Hyatt’s president and chief executive Mark Hoplamazian has succeeded Pritzker, who admitted to exercising "terrible judgment” in maintaining contact with Epstein. The post Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Epstein ‘association’ appeared first on Property Week.

Property development and management company Calmont Homes has appointed joint administrators from FRP Advisory Trading. The post Resi SME developer enters administration appeared first on Property Week.

Renison joins from Cushman & Wakefield, where he led the science and technology arm across the Golden Triangle. The post Bidwells recruits C&W’s Renison as new head of science appeared first on Property Week.

The former Debenhams unit at the Castle Quay shopping centre will be converted into 50,000 sq ft of play and activity zones, set to open this summer. The post FunParx to open 50,000 sq ft indoor adventure park in Banbury appeared first on Property Week.

Scottish craft beer giant Brewdog has been put up for sale, following recent financial difficulties and bar closures. The post Financial woes see Scottish beer giant Brewdog put up for sale appeared first on Property Week.

Quantexa has agreed a 10-year lease at The Delf, which is scheduled for completion in spring 2027. The post AI firm pre-lets 52,000 sq ft at GPE’s London Bridge office development appeared first on Property Week.

Aviva said the deal means 50% of the office space at Pegasus Mayfair is now pre-let. The post Aviva Investors secures Sona pre-let at Pegasus office development in Mayfair appeared first on Property Week.

The company is seeking investors to back its Leatherworks development in Nottingham and Wireworks scheme in Birmingham. The post Abode seeks investors for two £80m PBSA schemes appeared first on Property Week.

YourTRIBE has secured a £116.6m loan from Maslow Capital to support the delivery of a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Wembley, north west London. The post YourTRIBE secures £116.6m loan to deliver Wembley PBSA scheme appeared first on Property Week.