One of the more common complaints about newer homes is that they simply don’t feel as spacious as they used to. Some of this is perception, but some of it is real: many older flats were built in an era when large living rooms, proper enclosed kitchens, and generous bedrooms were the norm; not a […] The post Here Are 5 Large 5-Room HDB Flats With 1,400 Sqft+ Space — From $598K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Every year, thousands of aspiring real estate professionals enter Singapore’s property industry with high hopes and ambitious goals. Without a doubt, many are intelligent, hardworking, and genuinely eager to help clients. Yet a significant number struggle to gain traction during their first few years. From my experience, the reason is rarely a lack of effort. […] The post 10 Mistakes New Real Estate Agents in Singapore Keep Making (And How to Avoid Them) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Bishan is one of Singapore’s most prominent towns and a unique residential neighbourhood. It isn’t a high-end central district like Orchard Road or Tanjong Pagar, but Bishan boasts the connectivity and amenities that rivals some of its prime residential counterparts. Coupled with its neighbourly character – families grow up there, their children attend school in […] The post Bishan Condo Prices Have Risen 83% In 10 Years. Here’s Why Buyers Still Pay Up first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Will Union Square and CanningHill Piers breathe new life into Clarke Quay? For several years, editorials and news headlines have painted a dire picture of the nightlife at Clarke Quay. Prominent and familiar F&B operators have exited the market, and most tenants point to rising rents, stiff alcohol duties, and high labour costs that make […] The post The Plan To Revive Clarke Quay Starts With 1,062 New Homes first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Throughout our series analysing executive condominiums (ECs) in Singapore, the story of The Canopy, a 406-unit development in Yishun, is a noteworthy case for the EC market. Launched for sale in November 2010, it entered the market after the Global Financial Crisis when the residential market in Singapore experienced an optimistic boom. At the time, interest […] The post Most EC Owners From This Era Made A Lot Of Money. Why Didn’t This Project Keep Up? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Thousands of rental agreements are signed each year, and every so often disputes concerning the security deposit between landlords and their tenants land both parties in court. A recently concluded dispute which featured a missing signed inventory list led to a landlord withholding $2,765 from a $8,000 deposit. The story behind this case, which worked its way […] The post How This Tenant Lost $1,695 From His Deposit — And How You Can Avoid The Same Costly Mistake first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One of the biggest misconceptions about becoming a real estate agent in Singapore is that success happens immediately after passing the RES examination. Many new agents enter the industry expecting quick results, only to discover that real estate is a business built on trust, consistency, and relationships. The first year can feel particularly challenging because […] The post The New Real Estate Agent’s Roadmap: What You Should Be Doing at 3, 6 and 9 Months (2026) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The days of $1.3 million being comfortably sufficient for a three-bedroom condo are gradually fading. In many newer projects today, that amount isn’t even enough for a two-bedroom unit, especially if it’s in a more developed location. That doesn’t mean affordable family-sized homes have disappeared though. Older developments, and condos in less well-known locations, can […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 3-Bedroom Condos You Can Still Buy — From Under $1.3M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

When the government first introduced the Sellers Stamp Duty (SSD) in 2010, to curb short-term housing speculation, it was a clear move by the government to ‘kill’ the act of residential property ‘flipping’. Now, after several revisions to the SSD framework, including the latest revisions rolled out in 2025, I have a more nuanced perspective of […] The post Why Some New Condo Owners Struggle To Sell Even After Prices Have Risen first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

There are properties you move into and eventually stop noticing, and then there are homes that genuinely improve the quality of your everyday life. Lucerne Grand firmly belongs to the second category. It is a residential development that has been designed with real care, clear purpose, and a sharp understanding of what modern homeowners in […] The post Lucerne Grand: Refined Living in the Heart of Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The racialisation of road accidents can deepen divisions in a society that is already sensitive to issues of race and religion, experts say.

Animal welfare activists say residents were simply demanding that abused animals be removed from the suspect's home, but frustration over the handling of the case spilled onto the streets. 

Government funding continues to fuel innovation in hubs such as Shenzhen, but tighter controls on outbound investment could add new compliance hurdles for firms with global ambitions.

The upcoming state assembly polls in Johor and Negeri Sembilan are fast shaping into Malaysia’s most consequential electoral contests, serving as unintended referendums of PM Anwar’s leadership with far-reaching national consequences, says CNA's Leslie Lopez.

Analysts tell CNA that while multiple parties would contest the two elections, the main battle will be between the Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan coalitions that are part of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government.  

Hydro and solar power have helped Cambodia keep electricity prices stable despite rising global energy costs, the country’s Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak tells CNA's Roland Lim.

Yoon was given life in jail in February for leading an insurrection to "paralyse" South Korea's National Assembly with his martial law declaration. 

The Alice Roughton Foundation is selling the property to help facilitate the provision of affordable housing for those at risk of homelessness. The post Notting Hill’s Vincent House hotel hits market for over £50m appeared first on Property Week.

The company reported a 1.7% valuation rise and a 4.8% rise in estimated rental value (ERV), as it considers offers including a bid LondonMetric and Schroders made last month. The post Picton Property outperforms MSCI index again as it assesses takeover bid appeared first on Property Week.

The outdoor and sportswear brand will open a 3,500 sq ft store at the centre this summer. The post Salomon blazes new trail as brand joins Liverpool ONE appeared first on Property Week.

Housebuilder Vistry Group has appointed Gareth Roberts as managing director for the Merseyside and Cheshire West region. The post Vistry appoints Roberts as MD for Merseyside & Cheshire West appeared first on Property Week.

The £500m project will transform the site into a mixed-use neighbourhood containing upgraded healthcare facilities, cafés, retail units and workspaces. The post King’s Cross Group unveils vision for St Pancras Hospital in Camden appeared first on Property Week.

The property went under the hammer for its £2.5m guide price. The post Brighton seafront hotel helps Savills raise over £40m at June auction appeared first on Property Week.

The fried chicken chain has signed seven new leasing deals with British Land to open across the developer's retail park portfolio. The post Wingstop signs seven retail park leases with British Land appeared first on Property Week.

The developer's scheme in Barrow upon Soar will also deliver a range of infrastructure benefits including affordable units, education and healthcare contributions, public open space, biodiversity enhancements and offsite road improvements. The post William Davis Homes wins appeal for 70-home Leicestershire scheme appeared first on Property Week.

He joins from The Church Commissioners for England, where he was head of real assets. The post Montagu Evans appoints Weir to head planning department appeared first on Property Week.

It has completed five new leases at the central London campus across both office and retail spaces. The post Tishman Speyer signs 81,000 sq ft in Belvedere campus leasing flurry appeared first on Property Week.