The June 2026 Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise is the second batch of new public housing flats that the government will release this year. This month’s sales exercise, which starts from June 17 and ends on June 24, comprises 6,952 flats across seven projects in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Sembawang, and Woodlands. In this […] The post June 2026 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A consortium of developers led by Qingjian Realty sold at least 209 units (63%) at Hudson Place Residences during the month of May 2026. This is a small step up compared to the 201 units that the developers sold during the project’s initial sales launch over the May 16-17 weekend. All in, the median price at the 327-unit Hudson […] The post This Was Singapore’s Best-Selling Condo In May — Nearly 80% Of Buyers Paid Below $2.5 Million first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

An underrated progress in Singapore’s property agency industry over the past decade or so is the licensing of property agents. When the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA), the government watchdog for the industry, was established in 2010, it began as a registry of property agents in Singapore. Other than a way to check whether a […] The post Singapore Just Made It Easier To Spot Red Flags In Property Agents. But There’s One Catch first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

This contributed article was written by Sebastian Sieber, founder of Cashew (www.cashew.sg), a Singapore-based digital mortgage platform. If you speak to a large enough group of Singaporean homeowners, most of them would probably say that the HDB concessionary loan is the safest option when it comes to financing a home purchase, while some might view bank […] The post Why The ‘Safer’ HDB Loan Isn’t Always The Smarter Choice first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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.

Hong Kong came in second and Taiwan was fourth in IMD’s World Competitiveness Rankings this year.

This comes as Beijing seeks to position itself as a champion of multilateralism amid growing geopolitical tensions.

The Korea-US Strategic Investment Corporation will manage and implement a US$350 billion investment pledge.

Businesses in the country’s capital have reported a surge in interest following the national team’s victory against the Czech Republic last week.

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Under the new rules, platforms may not "indirectly coerce" merchants into participating in subsidy schemes through allocation of user traffic, and must not force merchants and delivery drivers to bear the costs of subsidies.

The retail conglomerate Shinsegae, which operates Starbucks Korea, had previously identified a series of negligent acts leading up to the promotion, including officials signing off without checking the design file.

Non-domestic buildings will be required to be EPC B or higher from 2031 after the government set out its long-awaited plans to implement Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for the commercial property sector. The post Government sets out long-awaited MEES requirements for commercial buildings appeared first on Property Week.

The deals includes a 20,000 sq ft office letting at Citygate One in Newcastle, two office lettings that take Optima in Glasgow to fully let, and Lego taking a unit at the Chantry Place mall in Norwich. The post Catella APAM secures spring flurry of office and retail lettings appeared first on Property Week.

After leading the developer for 20 years, Connolly will become non-executive chair, with culture and commercial director John Long becoming CEO. The post Igloo’s Connolly to step down from chief executive role appeared first on Property Week.

The scheme's second phase will provide units ranging from 200,000 sq ft to 460,000 sq ft, scheduled for completion next year. The post Tritax Big Box secures consent for 974,000 sq ft Newark logistics expansion appeared first on Property Week.

The research firm's latest Construction Forecast predicts a 13% rebound in activity during the 2027-28 period. The post Glenigan foresees rebound in construction activity after turbulent 2026 appeared first on Property Week.

The National Audit Office said a timely decision from parliament on one of two restoration proposals was vital to ensure the programme provides value for money. The post MPs warned that delays in restoring parliament will cost up to £420m a year appeared first on Property Week.

The 42,535 sq ft plans include a new 19,750 sq ft foodstore on the ground floor, alongside a 22,785 sq ft enhanced leisure offering on the first floor. The post British Land plots Fort Kinnaird retail park expansion appeared first on Property Week.

The proposals involve the restoration of the surviving grade II-listed eastern parcel of the hotel, bringing 101 guest rooms back into use. The post Plans submitted to restore historic Brighton hotel following devastating fire appeared first on Property Week.

The decision means the government rather than the local council will decide on Questpit's application to develop one of the UK's most powerful data centres. The post Bedford’s £9.3bn data centre scheme designated development of national significance appeared first on Property Week.

The Gamston site is earmarked for the first scheme in the PlacePoint joint venture's push to develop 4,000 homes across the country. The post Vistry and NHB JV buys Nottingham site to build 1,600 homes appeared first on Property Week.