Mortgage decisions in Singapore are often discussed in shorthand: how much you can borrow, what the monthly instalment looks like, and whether the rate on offer seems lower than the next bank’s. But housing loans are rarely that simple. MAS makes clear that loan rules are guardrails, not proof that a purchase is comfortable or […] The post 6 common myths about mortgages in Singapore — what home buyers often miss first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The sale of new condominium units virtually ground to a halt last month as the lack of any new launch project and the nearly month-long school holiday weighed on sales in the primary market. In total, 156 private homes (excluding Executive Condominium units) were sold by developers in June 2026. This is the lowest sales […] The post Singapore’s New Condo Sales Plunged 65% In June — Here’s What Happened first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Between a mass-market condominium built by a property conglomerate and a small-scale boutique project by a local developer, which would you probably assume is the ‘better’ development? Some people might have the impression that it’s the latter – the boutique project – based on the assumption that exclusivity and descriptions like ‘bespoke’ or ‘artisanal’ when […] The post Why Smaller Condo Developments Often Score Lower For Construction Quality In Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If it feels like more Singaporeans are packing up and building lives overseas, that’s because they are. According to a report by the Department of Statistics in September 2025, the number of Singaporeans residing overseas has grown from about 213,00 in 2016 to over 221,000 by the end of last year. There are now more […] The post I’m A Singaporean Living Overseas — Here’s What I’d Consider Before Buying Property Abroad first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Less than a third of the existing buildings at Gillman Barracks will remain standing after the area is transformed into a new housing estate in the future, based on a recent environmental impact assessment (EIA) and heritage study released by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) on July 10. The heritage study, conducted by conservation consultancy Studio […] The post Gillman Barracks Is Set To Become A New Housing Estate — Here’s What We Know So Far first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As prices have continued to climb, finding a four-bedroom condo below $2 million has become increasingly difficult. For many buyers, that budget is now more commonly associated with larger three-bedroom units, particularly in newer developments. That said, there are still opportunities in the resale market. Buyers who are willing to consider slightly older projects or […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condos — From Under $2M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you own a property in Singapore, there’s a good chance that you have used your CPF OA funds to make payments for your property downpayment and the subsequent mortgage payments. Such withdrawals from the CPF OA generates this thing called accrued interest. As rates fall, is it time to consider doing a CPF Voluntary Housing […] The post CPF Voluntary Housing Refund (VHR): How I’m Using My CPF OA as a “Time Deposit” first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Dunearn House is the first new condominium in Bukit Timah Turf City, the new residential estate taking shape in prime District 11. It is also the first new private residential development within the vicinity of the prestigious Swiss Club landed enclave in over three decades. The 380-unit project is jointly developed by Frasers Property, CSC […] The post Bukit Timah Turf City’s First Condo Starts From $1.475M — A First Look At Dunearn House first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The sale of an Executive flat at 232A Serangoon Avenue 2 has set a record resale price for a flat of this type in Serangoon. The 1,507 sq ft unit, between the 10th and 12th floors, changed hands for $1.27 million ($843 psf) when it was sold last week. This edges past the previous town […] The post A Serangoon Executive Flat Just Sold For A Record $1,270,000 — By The Slimmest Of Margins first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

China Property Market Free Falls! Lessons for Singapore and Malaysia Investors! China’s property market is still collapsing — five years in, with no floor in sight. In June 2026, 88 of 100 major cities recorded further price declines, and real (inflation-adjusted) home prices have fallen back to roughly 2010 levels, wiping out nearly 15 years […] The post China Property Continues To Free Fall! Lessons for Singapore & Malaysia Property Investors! first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The boat was already partially sunken when rescuers reached it near Selayar, a small island south of the larger Sulawesi.

Preliminary police investigations indicate that the suspect, acting out of resentment, allegedly assaulted the victim by strangling her for about 15 minutes.

The scandal began in June, when investigators said they had concluded that officials accepted bribes of up to 800,000 baht (US$23,847) to electronically alter candidates' results to allow them to pass mandatory exams for government appointments or promotions.

Top reasons cited for disapproval included "cannot hope for much" and "poor policies".

Lin Heung Lau, one of Hong Kong’s oldest dim sum restaurants, has boosted its business by 20 per cent despite mounting challenges facing the city’s Chinese eateries.

Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest 25 seats, amid recent signals by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) that it would work with the coalition’s key party United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in the Aug 1 polls.

AI-powered companions must not "excessively cater to users, induce emotional dependence or addiction, and damage users' real interpersonal relationships", states China's new rulebook.

The new London Plan will aim to deliver 558,000 new homes by 2037, with the streamlined 20-year strategy pledging to make it easier to build affordable homes and drive economic growth. The post Mayor unveils streamlined London Plan with 558,000-home target appeared first on Property Week.

The Chinese retail giant bought the recently redeveloped 127,000 sq ft building in Brook Green from BlueFive Private Wealth. The post JD.com buys west London office building for new UK HQ appeared first on Property Week.

Mike Strong and Sue Brown have joined the board of the newly launched consulting firm, which is dedicated to improving diversity in the built environment. The post Common Ground appoints Brown and Strong as board members appeared first on Property Week.

Analysis from Avison Young finds the market maintained strong momentum in the first half of the year, with take-up reaching 13m sq ft. The post Grade-A big-box take-up exceeds five-year H1 average appeared first on Property Week.

According to its latest market analysis, CBRE said £1.9bn was invested in living during Q2 2026, 27% up on the same quarter last year. The post UK living sector investment jumps 48% to £4.4bn in first half appeared first on Property Week.

The transaction was introduced by Mantra Group, part of financial and real estate advisory group BTG. The post Topland Vintage provides £24.4m loan for Belgravia resi freehold appeared first on Property Week.

The North West city ranked second after London with nine new companies, ahead of Birmingham (six), Coventry (five) and Glasgow (five). The post Manchester emerges as life sciences growth hotspot appeared first on Property Week.

Housing secretary Steve Reed said that a number of MHCLG decisions had been paused “where the incoming prime minister would want to take a view”. The post Housing strategy pushed back to September to give new PM time to sign it off appeared first on Property Week.

The strategy has been launched alongside the acquisition of a 387-unit development site at Waterbeach in Cambridgeshire. The post Greystar unveils 20,000-home ‘garden-style’ delivery strategy appeared first on Property Week.

In the newly created role, Matthew Barratt will establish CO-RE's asset management offer, offering services to investors in addition to its development management and occupier market work. The post CO-RE hires Barratt to lead new asset management arm appeared first on Property Week.