Every few months, a new AI tool appears and the same question resurfaces: “Will AI replace real estate agents?” It’s a fair question. After all, AI can now write marketing copy, analyse property data, generate reports, answer questions instantly, create videos, edit photographs, predict trends, and even hold surprisingly convincing conversations. Tasks that once took […] The post Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents in Singapore? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Quick, what’s the main drawback of Plus and Prime flats?  Most well-read Build-To-Order (BTO) buyers might cite the 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) or the subsidy clawback, and they’re not wrong. But as I take part in conversations about the June 2026 BTO sales launch, I realise that a lot of Singaporeans underestimate the impact of […] The post The Biggest Constraint On Plus And Prime HDB Flats Isn’t The 10-Year MOP first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For many upgraders, the challenge today isn’t just finding a larger home; it’s finding one at a quantum that won’t overstretch them. Since new launch four-bedroom units tend to be well past the $3 million mark, the resale EC market is now the best alternative for the largest units. Whether it’s for children, multi-generational living, […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Most Affordable 4-Bedroom ECs For Sale — From Under $1.8M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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.

The influence of rising powers in the Middle East is unlikely to take the form of the military presence traditionally associated with the United States, say analysts at the Middle East Institute’s annual conference.

Although Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has yet to name the coalition’s chief minister candidate, Maszlee - who is among the candidates with the biggest profile owing to his previous stint as a Cabinet minister - has emerged as one of the frontrunners for the post, according to local media reports.

The Chinese toy company is seeking to build long-term global franchises around its characters and reduce reliance on its breakout star.

Johor received RM16 billion in federal allocations from 2023 to 2025, more than the RM14 billion it contributed to federal revenue, says Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's conversation with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday helped the yen recover from a low of 161.93 per dollar, just short of the 161.96 level last seen in December 1996.

The partly vacant building, which was one of the UK's first department stores, is being marketed by Avison Young. The post Liverpool’s 19th century Lewis’s Building hits the market appeared first on Property Week.

The deal ran into opposition from Plaza Holdings, which owns a third of PPHE. The post Israeli hospitality group Fattal’s PPHE takeover collapses appeared first on Property Week.

The store will be situated on the ground floor of the former Debenhams unit. The post TK Maxx to open 26,000 sq ft unit at Ayr Central shopping centre appeared first on Property Week.

Additional space at The Lantern and new space on Tottenham Court Road will bring together radio stations Kiss, Absolute and Magic and magazines Grazia, Heat and Closer. The post Bauer Media Group establishes London campus in Lazari offices appeared first on Property Week.

The legal software firm will relocate from its current 5,500 sq ft office within Circus West Village to Battersea’s 50 Electric Boulevard. The post LEAP takes 12,500 sq ft of office space at Battersea Power Station appeared first on Property Week.

The 30,000 sq ft-plus shopping centre will serve as a regional flagship site for JD Gyms when it opens in autumn this year. The post JD Gyms signs for 30,000 sq ft site at Harlequin Watford appeared first on Property Week.

The club is set to publish its updated vision for the Old Trafford regeneration project next month. The post Manchester United snaps up major chunk of land from Indurent for its new stadium appeared first on Property Week.

The developer will now begin consulting on and updating the consented designs to meet the latest energy, safety and building standards. The post London Square snaps up 800-home resi development in west London appeared first on Property Week.

The scheme at Gavieside Farm will feature around 700 affordable housing units, as well as a new primary school, land for healthcare uses and local parks. The post Persimmon gets go-ahead to develop 2,800 Scottish homes appeared first on Property Week.

The settlement brings to an end the six-year dispute over the collapse of the proposed 1,002-apartment scheme across three towers in the city centre. The post Investors win legal battle for keys to failed Liverpool residential development site appeared first on Property Week.