VillaCarte Group launches Layan Verde, a US$637 million integrated development in Bang Tao, Phuket, with 774 apartments, two five-star hotels and entry prices from US$234,386. As the residential market in Phuket matures, buyers there show a clear preference for larger and more functional residences, with most of the buying demand fuelled by international buyers who […] The post Inside Phuket’s New US$637M Integrated Development — Where Apartments Start From S$299K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Home ownership is largely widespread in Singapore, and most solutions to a change in living needs tend to start from there. We’ve consistently maintained one of the world’s highest home ownership rates at around 90% – the idea of buying a home is part of our social culture, and among many Singaporeans there’s an assumption […] The post Singaporeans Hate The Idea Of Renting — But Sometimes It’s The Smarter Property Move first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary New construction technologies trialled for the first time by the Housing and Development Board could mean shorter waiting times for homeowners. One expert says their adoption can help with upskilling manpower, while reducing the sector’s reliance on labour. Eugene Chow has more. The post [Post 1618] Shorter BTO wait times possible as HDB trials new tech with success: Expert first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Two months of ranking Singapore’s rental yields shows why higher rent doesn’t mean higher returns, why smaller units usually win, and why even top yielding condos still needed a monthly top-up. Citing rental yields commonly shows up in property listings, real estate agent pitches, and even in the marketing materials of some new launch projects. […] The post We Studied What Makes A Good Condo Rental Investment — Here Are 8 Things That Stood Out first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Two freehold properties on Mohamad Sultan Road have been listed for sale. Located on a razor thin site of 4,221 sq ft at 22 & 23 Mohamad Sultan Road, the properties comprise an eight-storey serviced apartment building (22 Mohamad Sultan) and a four-storey commercial building with basement (23 Mohamad Sultan). Collectively, the two properties are […] The post This Freehold Serviced Apartment in River Valley Is On Sale for $38M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One-bedders are usually where buyers expect to compromise on space, particularly if the requirements are freehold tenure and a sub-$1 million budget. But older boutique developments can throw up some rather…let’s say unconventional alternatives to the standard compact one-bedroom layout. One thing to bear in mind is that, in the earlier generations of condos, a […] The post Here Are 5 Surprisingly Large Freehold 1-Bedroom Condos — All Under $1M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Illustration of an HDB flat and Singapore dollar bills representing rental income and expenses breakdown   I’ve shared my rental income numbers a few times on this blog, from $2,800 to $3,400 gross rent jump in my $2200/month side income update, to breaking even on our ABSD ahead of schedule. But I’ve never actually sat […] The post I Rent Out My HDB for $4,000/Month! But here’s What I Actually Keep. first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Not since the launch of Lentor Modern four years ago, have we seen a new condominium kickstart the development of a new private residential precinct. Back then, it ushered in a series of new projects that would eventually shape the Lentor Hills precinct. Now, the spotlight is on Sim Lian Group to set the pace […] The post I Toured A New Low-Rise Bukit Timah Condo With Only 3-Bedders And Above — From $2.57M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

An unblocked view can be one of the harder features to put a price on when buying an HDB flat. Two otherwise similar units in the same estate can feel very different depending on whether the windows face another block or open out towards greenery, landed homes, or even the sea. Besides the view itself, […] The post Here Are 5 4-Room HDB Flats With Rare Unblocked Views — From $680K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For private residential property owners considering whether to sell a condo to buy an HDB, the process changed significantly on 28 July 2026. National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat announced that private property owners and former private property owners who buy a non-subsidised HDB resale flat without an HDB housing loan are no longer subject […] The post 5 Questions To Ask Before You Sell a Condo To Buy an HDB first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Japan’s estimated 58,000 bears are increasingly coming into contact with people, prompting authorities to rethink how they manage the population.

The reshuffle comes less than three weeks after President Prabowo Subianto sacked Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as finance minister and appointed his deputy as his replacement.

South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine, saying that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy breached a secrecy agreement in revealing that Kyiv had transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea.

The head of the National Narcotics Agency Suyudi Ario Seto is set to become Indonesia’s new national police chief.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech comes days after he told US President Donald Trump that Washington should oppose the island's independence.

The Body Shop has taken 1,175 sq ft at British Land’s shopping centre, while experiential leisure operator Claw City will open a 2,000 sq ft unit at the adjacent entertainment venue The Barcode. The post The Body Shop and Claw City join Plymouth’s Drake Circus appeared first on Property Week.

The property consultancy said it had made "the difficult but necessary decision" to propose that some roles within the business are made redundant. The post JLL to shut UK planning department appeared first on Property Week.

The healthcare giant generated an extra £5.8m of income in the first nine months of the year from 480 completed rent reviews. The post PHP reports rental growth in Q3 update with JV deals on track appeared first on Property Week.

The event will move to the Liverpool Experience Campus following one last conference next May at the Leeds Dock estate, which was put up for sale earlier this year. The post Liverpool selected to host UKREiiF from 2028 appeared first on Property Week.

McCann FitzGerald has agreed a further 10-year lease on its South Docks headquarters, which it has occupied since 2006. The post Law firm renews 110,000 sq ft lease at IPUT’s Dublin Riverside One office appeared first on Property Week.

U Store It owns nine modern self-storage facilities across Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway and Waterford, totalling approximately 793,000 sq ft. The post Irish self-storage platform secures £107m loan from PGIM appeared first on Property Week.

The REIT's acquisition of the Gateshead mall is the largest shopping centre transaction of the year and will be funded through a £500m share issue. The post Landsec seals £516m deal for Metrocentre appeared first on Property Week.

It already has around 1,000 homes in the pipeline and aims to have the first of these ready for occupation by next January. The post Salboy launches new BTR arm to develop 2,000 homes by 2031 appeared first on Property Week.

During her speech at the Labour Party conference, the housing secretary unveiled new rules that will require property agents to obtain a licence and appropriate qualifications to operate. The post Experts welcome Rayner’s plans to regulate and crack down on ‘cowboy’ agents appeared first on Property Week.

The firm intends to invest in the 60,000 sq ft estate in Beeston with a number of ESG-forward initiatives. The post Beaufort snaps up Nottingham industrial estate appeared first on Property Week.