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.

Our property market may be the only thing with more sudden U-turns than Upper Thomson Road. I reckon that most of our longtime readers might be able to pick out distinctive design trends in the condominium market. Perhaps some seasoned property agents and real estate investors could even identify the age of a project, even […] The post The Condo Features Singaporeans Once Avoided — That Buyers Now Actively Want first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The record price for a resale four-room HDB flat in Punggol has been set by a unit at Northshore Straitsview, a Build-To-Order (BTO) development in Punggol. The 1,033 sq ft unit, between the 25th – 27th floors, changed hands for $870,000 ($842 psf) when it was sold earlier this week. This sale trumps the previous […] The post A Punggol 4-Room HDB Just Sold For A Record $870,000 — Despite One Major Drawback first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Private pools are usually associated with larger luxury homes, and much higher price points. But there are still pockets of the market where buyers can find freehold condo units with their own pool space, without crossing the $2 million mark. This week, we looked at a mix of duplex penthouses and ground-floor patio units that […] The post Here Are 5 Surprisingly Affordable Freehold Condos With Private Pools — From Under $2M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The real estate industry has never lacked information. Clients today can access property portals, market news, transaction histories, mortgage calculators, and endless opinions within seconds. Yet despite having more information than ever before, many buyers and sellers still feel uncertain when making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Why? Because information alone […] The post Why Impartial Advice Is Becoming the Real Competitive Advantage in Real Estate first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The 396-unit Chestervalewas one of the first executive condominiums (ECs) that Singaporeans encountered, after the hybrid housing scheme was launched in 1995. We’ve shared in previous articles that the first tranche of ECs got off to a relatively rough start. Those projects hit the market when the Asian Financial Crisis struck in 1997, and Chestervale launched that year. This makes […] The post This Old Bukit Panjang EC Once Had More Losing Sellers Than Winners — But Look At It Now first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

What’s different about landlords in Singapore, compared to many different countries? The answer, to me, is the degree of tolerance they have for vacancies. Now this definitely isn’t true for every landlord, and it’s anecdotal; but I meet more landlords here who are willing to let a unit go vacant for as long as a year, rather […] The post Why Singapore Landlords Still Refuse To Lower Rents — Even When Units Sit Vacant first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

These days, homebuyers consider a three-bedder that reaches 1,000 sq ft to be on the generous side. It wasn’t always this way though: in older condos, 1,000 sq ft was sometimes the size of a two-bedder. Just to show you how big some of these can get, we’ve highlighted resale options where the three-bedders reach an […] The post Here Are 5 Large 3-Bedroom Condos With 1,700 Sqft+ Space — Under $2M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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.

Engagement is the best path towards peace and Myanmar’s eventual reintegration into the regional bloc, said Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in an interview with CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut.

Observers told CNA that the move by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan in Negeri Sembilan is a “calculated effort” to preempt any political momentum the Barisan Nasional coalition might gain in Johor’s upcoming state election.

The impending snap polls in Johor and Negeri Sembilan are not simply state-level electoral contests. They are opening salvos by the United National Organisation (UMNO) to set the stage for a national power struggle that will test the foundations of Malaysia’s first genuine multi-coalition government, writes CNA's Leslie Lopez.

Candidates in several provinces face eyewear inspections as authorities look to keep smart glasses out of examination venues.

Under a new digital marking system, answer booklets are scanned and assessed electronically, but students seeking reviews of their exam scripts have reported issues including blurred scans, missing pages and unchecked answers.

Rho Tae-ak said the ballot paper shortage had understandably raised distrust in the election process.

Washington’s call for Asian allies to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence is untenable given competing needs in infrastructure, healthcare and education, analysts say.

The agency will also be cutting back on new kitchens and targeting recipients in more remote areas, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, the new chief of the National Nutrition Agency, said on Thursday (Jun 4).

The UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index fell for the 17th consecutive month, with the new orders index hitting its the lowest level since May 2020. The post Concerns grow as UK construction suffers steepest downturn since 2020, S&P reports appeared first on Property Week.

London continues to lead the market, accounting for 41% of total investment volumes, while offices and industrial led by sector, accounting for 24% and 22% of volumes respectively. The post Commercial investment hits £11.2bn in year to date, Colliers reports appeared first on Property Week.

BNP Paribas Real Estate has promoted Richard Stevens as its new head of London lease advisory. The post BNP Paribas RE appoints new head of London lease advisory appeared first on Property Week.

PURESEOUL, Space NK and Oliver Bonas have taken space at the Essex shopping centre The post Korean beauty brand PURESEOUL headlines trio of Lakeside signings appeared first on Property Week.

The developer will regenerate a vacant site in Cardiff city centre. The post Watkin Jones gets go-ahead for 400-home co-living scheme in Cardiff appeared first on Property Week.

The 220,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution facility is being developed in Huyton, which is already home to several high-profile logistics occupiers. The post Linden Hill gets green light for Merseyside warehouse development appeared first on Property Week.

The mayor's office has reversed the rejection of 1,768 homes in the north London borough, approving Barratt London’s 283-home scheme and Arada London's plans for Great North Leisure Park in Finchley. The post City Hall overturns rejection of second Barnet resi development appeared first on Property Week.

Law firm King & Spalding took the final available floor in the City office tower, expanding on its existing space in the building. The post Top-floor deal takes Stanhope and Mitsubishi’s 8 Bishopsgate to fully let appeared first on Property Week.

The hotel has extensive grounds, leisure facilities and the potential to add value via an existing planning permission for 22 additional bedrooms. The post Knight Frank markets Manchester Mercure hotel for £9.25m appeared first on Property Week.

The JV has been seeded with APG's 1,100-home Cherrywood portfolio and will develop a further 2,300 homes across three Dublin schemes. The post Kennedy Wilson and APG form €2bn Irish PRS joint venture appeared first on Property Week.