When homeowner Seng and his wife walked into the IKEA store after successfully balloting for a new four-room flat at Macpherson Weave, they did not think that they would end up with a home that is nearly fully decked out in IKEA furnishings, accessories, and designed by IKEA specialists. What started as an exploratory trip […] The post This Family Of Five Spent $40K To Have Their Macpherson BTO Fully Designed By IKEA first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The Singapore real estate industry has evolved tremendously over the years. We went from newspaper advertisements and cold-calling to social media marketing, AI tools, video tours, and data-driven presentations. Consumers today are more informed than ever, and information travels faster than at any point in history. Yet despite all this progress, many real estate agents […] The post The Mistakes Realtors Keep Repeating Generation After Generation first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Singapore’s co-living market is a far cry from its nascent days in the 2010s. Back then, the local market was extremely fragmented with numerous start-ups vying for dominance over the rental and flexible accommodation market. It was startups like Hmlet, co-founded by Yoan Kamalski in 2016, who were one of many emerging players attempting to […] The post Hmlet Founder Yoan Kamalski Returns As APAC CEO And Eyes HDB Rental Market In Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A resale four-room flat in Yishun is the first flat of this type in the HDB town to cross the $950,000 threshold. Located at 390 Yishun Avenue 6, the 903 sq ft unit – which sits between the seventh to ninth floors – was sold for $1,051 psf this week. This transaction also sets a […] The post A 38-Year-Old Yishun HDB Just Set A New 4-Room Record At Nearly $1 Million first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A pair of adjoining freehold shophouses on 155 Kitchener Road are on sale for $28 million. The two-storey conservation properties sit on a 2,713 sq ft site, and have an estimated gross floor area of 8,175 sq. The shophouses will be sold in an Expression of Interest (EOI) exercise by the exclusive marketing agent, CBRE. […] The post 155 Kitchener Road Freehold Conservation Shophouses Put Up For Sale At $28 Million first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One clear issue has happened in Singapore’s HDB market over the past few years: genuinely huge homes have become not just rare, but very expensive – on par with prices once associated with condos. This week, we looked at oversized HDB homes near MRT stations – including jumbo flats, Executive Apartments, and maisonettes – that […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Biggest And Cheapest HDB Flats Near MRT Stations — Under $1M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you’re preparing for the RES exam in Singapore, you’ve probably realised that the exam is not just about memorising notes. In fact, some of the hardest RES questions are difficult for one reason: They are designed to test how you think under pressure. Many candidates walk into the exam feeling prepared… only to get […] The post 10 Surprisingly Tricky RES Exam Questions That Catch Many RES Off Guard first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Project Verdé District 15 Address 108 Joo Chiat Terrace Tenure Freehold Units 18 Developer MNG TOP Est. 2028 Verdé is a new freehold development on Joo Chiat Terrace in District 15. Developed by local property development group MNG, the 18-unit Verdé marks the company’s first foray into the non-landed market. It is rare to see […] The post Verdé Condo Review: Freehold Boutique Living In Joo Chiat With Landed-Style Layouts first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A 999-year leasehold commercial building at 402 North Bridge Road is on the market at the indicative guide price of $70 million. The plot sits at the corner of North Bridge Road and Seah Street, and the building is next to the iconic Raffles Hotel. Also known as Jun Xin Building, the 3,268 sq ft […] The post 402 North Bridge Road Commercial Building Near Raffles Hotel For Sale At $70 Million first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Hi Stacked, I am looking to purchase a retirement home under my partner’s name.  I currently own a three-bedroom unit in District 15, which I will sell and downgrade when I retire. I really like the convenience of living in District 15. For the retirement home, my budget is limited since it will be our […] The post The Cape, eCO Or Q Bay Residences — Which Makes More Sense As A Retirement Home Under $1.5M? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Temperatures in the capital New Delhi hit 43°C on Friday.

Analysts say Islamabad is seeking to strengthen ties with Beijing while navigating relations with the United States and Iran.

China is the primary origin of precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl, a highly potent opioid underpinning a deadly drug epidemic in the United States.

The bloc is seeking to diversify supply chains and strengthen its global position, as it recalibrates trade relations with the United States and China. 

The new initiative will tighten state control over key commodities such as coal and palm oil.  

The former Euronext executive will succeed Helen Lofthouse amid ongoing reforms at Australian Securities Exchange; Darren Yip steps into the role on an interim basis at the end of May.

Johor Perikatan Nasional chairman Sahruddin Jamal said the opposition coalition’s strength in Malaysia’s southern state should not be underestimated.

Higher fuel and food prices, coupled with economic uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East, are forcing people to cut expenses for next week’s festive season.

MCR will now work with Manchester City Council, Historic England and other heritage bodies to ensure the grade II-listed tower “continues to play a central role in Manchester’s evolving commercial landscape”. The post MCR Property buys Manchester’s £300m CIS Tower appeared first on Property Week.

The supermarket chain plans to close stores acquired from McColls, but press on with plans to open up to 250 convenience outlets. The post Morrisons to close 100 ‘loss-making’ convenience stores appeared first on Property Week.

The affordable homes partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation, Muse and Homes England will develop two six-storey blocks on a council-owned site. The post Habiko wins approval to develop 240 affordable homes in Warrington appeared first on Property Week.

The pub, named Piccadilly Hall, will form a key part of Criterion’s wider strategy to reposition the historic building and surrounding estate as a major hospitality and entertainment destination. The post JD Wetherspoon set for West End opening at London’s Trocadero appeared first on Property Week.

The activist investor is now calling for all six non-executive directors to be replaced with its own nominees, as part of a campaign to change the strategy of the flex workspace group. The post Saba ups demands in boardroom battle with Workspace Group appeared first on Property Week.

The North Yorkshire housing association will use the funding to finance its affordable homes development programme. The post Broadacres secures £106m NatWest funding for housing investment plans appeared first on Property Week.

The site is the first new-build land acquisition for Clydebuilt II Limited Partnership, a joint venture between the housebuilder and pension fund. The post Strathclyde and Ediston buy Kilmarnock site for 79-home scheme appeared first on Property Week.

The move will see Sun, which owns and operates manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities, exit the UK market to focus fully on its core North American portfolio. The post Sun Communities sells Park Holidays to Aermont in £768m deal appeared first on Property Week.

Research has warned that UK commercial real estate investors are seeing significant valuation drops due to energy inefficiency, which could threaten to consume up to half of some portfolios within the next five years. The post Energy inefficiency triggering valuation losses across UK real estate, re:sustain research warns appeared first on Property Week.

Ros Morgan, chief executive of Heart of London Business Alliance, said: "We need policies that support growth and encourage people to spend more time – and money – in central London." The post New HOLBA report reveals pressures on London’s night-time economy appeared first on Property Week.