The tender for a new Executive Condominium (EC) site at Admiralty Walk was launched on June 30. This government land sale (GLS) site is the second EC plot that the government has released for sale after it rolled out significant changes to the EC scheme last month. Nearly all of the EC sites launched for sale by the government […] The post This New Admiralty EC Comes With A 10-Year MOP — But It Could Be Priced More Competitively first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Global headwinds, geopolitical and economic uncertainty haven’t made a dent on Singapore’s prime office rents which are on track to record its sixth consecutive quarterly growth. According to data from CBRE, Grade A offices rents in the Central Business District (CBD) edged up 0.8% q-o-q to $12.50 psf per month (pm) in 2Q2026, up from $11.36 psf […] The post Why Singapore’s Office Rents Are Still Climbing Despite Global Uncertainty first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Nearly a third of the landed properties (valued at more than $10 million each) that sold during the first six months of this year were priced above $15 million. This figure excludes the sale of Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) that were registered in 1H2026. According to a market report by PropNex Realty, 32.9% of the landed homes […] The post Singapore’s Landed Home Market Has Slowed In 2026 — So Why Is It Still A Sellers’ Market? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

I know someone who will walk two extra blocks for noodles that are 50 cents cheaper, and who only goes to town when a buddy can give him a ride. Yet a few years back, this same person paid the highest price for their four-room flat in the area they live in. Next year, this […] The post What The June BTO Results Reveal About How Singaporeans Really Choose Their Homes first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As condo prices have climbed over the years, buyers have increasingly had to compromise on space. In many newer developments, three-bedroom units have become more compact, with designers relying on more efficient layouts to maximise every square foot. Older condos, however, offer something different. This week, we looked at five resale condos that stand out […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest Freehold 3-Bedroom Condos — From Under $1.7M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For some Singaporeans, Pasir Ris might feel like one of the most ‘ulu’ towns in Singapore. For those who have never lived there, the area might seem little more than chalets and the beach. But Pasir Ris has transformed significantly over the years, and the housing market there is growing by leaps and bounds. From […] The post We Analysed 2-Bedroom Condos In Pasir Ris: Here’s The Strongest Performer first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

This case study is based on a recent consultation by Grady (R047131G), a property agent and partner property consultant with Stacked. This write-up walks through the key decisions, trade-offs, and market considerations involved, with insights that buyers and sellers may find useful. Project Case Study: The Interlace Buyer’s details:  A couple in their 30s The […] The post How We Upgraded From A DBSS Flat To A $1.7 Million 2-Bedroom Condo: A Buyer’s Case Study first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Every few months, a new AI tool appears and the same question resurfaces: “Will AI replace real estate agents?” It’s a fair question. After all, AI can now write marketing copy, analyse property data, generate reports, answer questions instantly, create videos, edit photographs, predict trends, and even hold surprisingly convincing conversations. Tasks that once took […] The post Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents in Singapore? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Quick, what’s the main drawback of Plus and Prime flats?  Most well-read Build-To-Order (BTO) buyers might cite the 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) or the subsidy clawback, and they’re not wrong. But as I take part in conversations about the June 2026 BTO sales launch, I realise that a lot of Singaporeans underestimate the impact of […] The post The Biggest Constraint On Plus And Prime HDB Flats Isn’t The 10-Year MOP first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For many upgraders, the challenge today isn’t just finding a larger home; it’s finding one at a quantum that won’t overstretch them. Since new launch four-bedroom units tend to be well past the $3 million mark, the resale EC market is now the best alternative for the largest units. Whether it’s for children, multi-generational living, […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Most Affordable 4-Bedroom ECs For Sale — From Under $1.8M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In a speech on Wednesday (Jul 1) marking the Communist Party’s 105th anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping also reaffirmed Beijing’s long-standing goal of reunification with Taiwan.

Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta will present Mr Wong with the country's highest honour in recognition of Singapore's support for its development and ASEAN accession.

Mothers who have a second child will get seven months of maternity leave, up from six.

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, including in Southeast Asia, an investigation has found.

World Cup 2026 has shown that the future of football is not in Asia yet, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.

With seizures of drug-laced vapes rising, anti-narcotics officials are pushing for a ban on e-cigarettes and arguing that Indonesia remains behind many of its neighbours in regulating them.

Economic interdependence was once expected to guarantee peace. It now fuels resentment, says economics professor Danny Quah from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

The landmark ruling is one of the first to hold a parent company responsible for claims against a collapsed subsidiary under the Building Safety Act. The post German parent ordered to pay contractor Mullaley £1.7m in faulty cladding case appeared first on Property Week.

The pair plan to build up a 10m sq ft logistics portfolio by 2023, seeded with three existing SEGRO parks. The post SEGRO agrees terms for £2.9bn JV with Canadian investor PSP appeared first on Property Week.

Plans for 150 store closures, plus rent holidays and cuts at hundreds more, will go ahead after last-minute concessions from TGJones owner Modella head off landlords' revolt. The post High Court approves landmark TGJones restructuring plan appeared first on Property Week.

Private school closures offer opportunities and challenges for developers to convert buildings to new uses. The post Sophie Henwood of Boodle Hatfield on the key lessons for school projects to learn appeared first on Property Week.

Logicor Park Bardon, located in Coalville, is set to be delivered in late 2027 and will target BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and EPC ‘A+’ certifications. The post Logicor gets green light for 550,000 sq ft Leicestershire logistics scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Coombs said the hype around AI and data centres was reminiscent of the dot-com boom of the late 1990s and the period just before the global financial crisis in 2007-08. The post Sirius chief executive fears data centre market crash appeared first on Property Week.

Matt Jesperson will focus on creating a systemised approach to growing occupancy across the firm's portfolio, with a goal of achieving and maintaining 96% occupancy. The post Birchgrove appoints new chief growth officer from US appeared first on Property Week.

The project in the city's Fishponds area will regenerate an industrial site previously occupied by a packaging factory for over 100 years. The post Dandara wins green light for 252-home Bristol development appeared first on Property Week.

The increase reflects lower transaction levels in April and May last year, when activity fell following changes to stamp duty land tax thresholds, it said. The post Residential transactions jump 17% year on year, HMRC reveals appeared first on Property Week.

Futura Homes has secured a £15.6m loan from development finance lender Atelier to support the delivery of luxury gated residential scheme in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, Property Week can reveal. The post Futura Homes wins £15.6m Atelier loan for luxury resi scheme appeared first on Property Week.