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.

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.

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.

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.

The last thing any overseas property investor wants is to end up in a lawsuit against the developer that sold them their units. But that’s what some of the buyers of R&F Princess Cove, a luxury condominium in Johor Bahru, found themselves in. R&F Development Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China-based R&F Group, has […] The post Singapore Homebuyers Win $3.3M Payout After Overseas Developer Makes Costly Mistake first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Hasina, whose 15-year rule was ended by a mass uprising she tried to crush, has vowed to return in December to Bangladesh, where she was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity over the 2024 crackdown on protesters.

The two-month extension, announced on Monday (Nov 9) was due to expire this month.

The scandal led to the arrests of four senior police officers, among them a former national police chief who had recently been appointed President Prabowo Subianto's chief of staff.

A timeline of key developments that thrust Nvidia’s chief executive into the spotlight - sparking an internal investigation and widespread online discussion.

A US Marine was indicted on suspicion of murdering a 39-year-old Japanese woman at a hotel in Okinawa - in a case that triggered outrage and reignited controversy over the US military presence on the island.

Scroll through our photo gallery to relive the standout moments, award presentations, and highlights from the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2025 when Asia Pacific’s top financial minds gathered for an unforgettable evening celebrating market resilience, dealmaking prowess and innovation.

It comes after millions celebrated Diwali with fireworks.

It comes after millions celebrated Diwali with fireworks.

The blaze broke out in a building in Shanxi province's Taiyuan city around 5pm on Sunday (Nov 8)

The 33-year-old male suspect in Osaka allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab a bookshop worker, who called police immediately afterwards.

The biotech firm is expanding its London presence with a move in April to 4,206 sq ft at Reef + Partners and BlackRock Real Estate's The Reflector building. The post Moderna to relocate UK commercial HQ to TRIBECA in King’s Cross appeared first on Property Week.

Local tabletop manufacturer Nevilles will occupy Erith Logistics Hub as its headquarters and global distribution centre from April, when the fit-out is scheduled for completion. The post Padrock secures 71,530 sq ft letting of south-east London warehouse appeared first on Property Week.

The addition of the indoor theme park early next year is part of NewRiver's leisure-led refurbishment of the shopping centre. The post Gravity MAX set to land at The Capitol Centre in Cardiff appeared first on Property Week.

The rapidly expanding US fast food chain is taking 3,767 sq ft to join a growing food and beverage offer at the city-centre regeneration scheme. The post Wingstop signs at Sheffield’s Heart of the City appeared first on Property Week.

Plans for The Millennium Way scheme near the O2 Arena comprise three blocks with 834 PBSA beds, co-living and affordable homes, commercial space and a park. The post Morro, Scape and Fifth Street lodge 1,300-home Greenwich plans appeared first on Property Week.

The Irish landlord has extended the 'put up or shut up' deadline to 10 November to allow it to complete due diligence on the deal, which the board has recommended to shareholders. The post IRES extends offer deadline for Barings International appeared first on Property Week.

Executive group director finance Edward Farnsworth said: “The sales environment remains challenging, and we continue to manage our exposure carefully." The post L&Q turnover dips as housing completions fall 38.4% year on year appeared first on Property Week.

AEW UK said the deal crystalises a 20% increase in value at the park over the past 11 years through asset management initiatives. The post AEW UK REIT sells Barnstaple Retail Park for £8.15m appeared first on Property Week.

The purchase of the fully-let assets, which are mainly in the East Midlands, was funded through a share issue and £400,000 in cash. The post Custodian REIT acquires £11m portfolio from syndicated investment vehicles appeared first on Property Week.

He was previously responsible for financial oversight of the £8bn Brent Cross Town project in north London as finance director for development at Related Argent. The post Stanhope appoints Mantle as commercial finance director appeared first on Property Week.