A five-room flat at Natura Loft has set a record resale price for a five-room flat in Bishan. The 1,292 sq ft Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) unit at Block 273A Bishan Street 24, between the 37th – 39th floors, changed hands for $1.711 million ($1,324 psf) when it was sold this week. This […] The post A 5-Room DBSS At Bishan Just Sold For A Record $1.711M — Beating The Previous High By $79,000 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Latest results: Singapore HDB resale prices continue to fall! HDB resale prices have now fallen for the third consecutive quarter. The latest estimates show prices dipping 0.2% in Q3 2026, after declines of 0.1% in Q1 and 0.3% in Q2 — even after the Government lifted the 15-month wait-out period for private-property owners buying resale […] The post Expert Interview: Singapore HDB resale prices continue to fall! Worst is yet to come? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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.

Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir did not specify which countries had offered help or what form the assistance would take.

The charges, delayed until after Deepavali, could prompt some retailers to encourage other payment methods, even as experts argue they are needed to sustain the fast-growing network.  

Pan Pacific is pressing ahead with its expansion plans, betting on shorter-haul travel and demand from affluent Asian tourists despite geopolitical disruptions.

One of the suspects in an alleged corruption case involving the misuse of emergency funds at the National Disaster Mitigation Agency is Bima Setyawan, the younger brother of agency chief Suharyanto.

The latest reshuffle follows one on Oct 1 that saw the appointment of new foreign and industry ministers and eight other senior leaders of agencies and the police force. 

The trial in South Sumatra is aimed at clearing smoke and increasing visibility in haze-affected areas.

The fires have burned through hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest and plantations in Indonesia, and caused air pollution to surge locally, as well as in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Timor-Leste.

The widespread power outage is estimated to have caused economic losses of around 233.5 billion rupiah (US$13 million), according to economic experts.

Hong Kong franchised bus operator Citybus sought the highest increase at 17.7 per cent, followed by Kowloon Motor Bus Company at 16 per cent.

The decision brings the company in line with the strategy of its new owner Athora, which in March paid £5.7bn to acquire the insurer and property investor. The post Pension Insurance Corporation to halt direct property investment appeared first on Property Week.

Chancellor John Healey is reportedly mulling a £1bn raid on offices through higher business rates ahead of the Autumn Budget later this month, sparking warnings from industry experts. The post Chancellor mulls £1bn tax raid on London offices appeared first on Property Week.

"We have grown both revenue and profit, with growth across all three of our fee-earning departments," said managing partner Alan Harris on the firm's results for the year to the end of March. The post Montagu Evans now debt free as agency reports year of growth appeared first on Property Week.

The flexible office owner and operator has reported reduced customer activity and slower progress with its disposal programme in the period to 30 September as it continues to execute its turnaround strategy. The post Workspace Group reports ‘quieter quarter’ for deals and disposals appeared first on Property Week.

"Demand for our space has driven double-digit, like-for-like net rental income growth," said CEO Joanne McNamara, on the group's performance for the half year to the end of September. The post British Land forecasts 5% earnings growth in first update under new CEO appeared first on Property Week.

The study, now in its 10th year, aims to identify positive factors and barriers to creating an inclusive, equitable and diverse industry. The post REB launches industry diversity survey to track representation and fairness appeared first on Property Week.

Structured over an 18-month term, the loan will fund the redevelopment of 90,962 sq ft office Griffin House and the creation of a collection of studio apartments. The post Sheen Lane wins £46.1m Atelier loan for Hammersmith residential scheme appeared first on Property Week.

The Middle East-based project development consultancy is opening a London office with the aim of building relationships with architects and developers. The post Dubai-based Carter Hones Associates expands into UK and Europe appeared first on Property Week.

The government estimates that measures in the Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill will accelerate safety repairs for around 12,000 residents. The post Cladding manufactures to pay ‘fair share’ under new Remediation Bill appeared first on Property Week.

The retailer was sold last summer by previous owner Pepco to US firm Gordon Brothers. The new owner is now looking to sell and is in talks with potential buyers. The post Poundland owner seeks exit one year on from £1 acquisition appeared first on Property Week.