Updated June 2026. Originally published March 2023. In Singapore, owning a property is often seen as a marker of wealth and success. But between high prices, tighter loan-to-value limits and ever-rising stamp duties, the maths on a second local property has quietly stopped working for a lot of people. That’s why, back in 2023, I sat down with a […] The post This Singaporean Had a Dozen US Properties in 2023. He’s Now at 27 — Here’s How He Scaled first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Way back before 1995, we had HDB flat types built for “sandwiched” Singaporeans. Executive Maisonettes, Executive Apartments, and Multi-Generation flats were built to bridge the gap for those who had higher incomes, but still couldn’t comfortably buy private homes. This resulted in rare flat layouts that feature huge living spaces, dual-storey living, and a level […] The post Here Are 5 Of Singapore’s Biggest And Rarest HDB Flats With 1,700 Sqft+ Space first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary Construction firms say they are adapting to a new normal of elevated material and fuel costs after disruptions to global supply chains linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Companies warn that higher prices for concrete, cement, rebar and bitumen are eroding profit margins and could drive up future tender prices. While project […] The post [Post 1470] Rising construction material costs could put pressure on future housing prices first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

HDB Resale Prices Are Falling – Will They Keep Falling? | Exclusive with Dragon Tan For the first time in years, HDB resale prices have declined for two consecutive quarters. Is this just a temporary pause, or is Singapore’s housing market entering a new phase? Joining me is one of Singapore’s leading real estate professionals, […] The post Will HDB Prices Continue to Crash? Expert Interview! first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Buying your first home in Singapore is one of the biggest financial decisions newlyweds will make. CPF savings and HDB grants help newly married couples lower their upfront cash needs, reduce the housing loan required, and plan more confidently for their first HDB flat. The Singapore government provides two main forms of support for first-time […] The post How CPF and HDB Grants Help Newlyweds Buy Their First Home first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Singapore salaries have grown significantly over the past five years across finance, tech, and professional services. But so have new launch condo prices. The question most working Singaporeans are genuinely asking is: at what income level does buying a new private condo actually make sense? Let’s run the numbers for the upcoming Thomson Reserve condo at Bright […] The post Can You Afford A Thomson Reserve Unit on a Singapore Salary? The Real Numbers first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The tender for a new Executive Condominium (EC) site at Admiralty Walk was launched on June 30. This government land sale (GLS) site is the second EC plot that the government has released for sale after it rolled out significant changes to the EC scheme last month. Nearly all of the EC sites launched for sale by the government […] The post This New Admiralty EC Comes With A 10-Year MOP — But It Could Be Priced More Competitively first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Global headwinds, geopolitical and economic uncertainty haven’t made a dent on Singapore’s prime office rents which are on track to record its sixth consecutive quarterly growth. According to data from CBRE, Grade A offices rents in the Central Business District (CBD) edged up 0.8% q-o-q to $12.50 psf per month (pm) in 2Q2026, up from $11.36 psf […] The post Why Singapore’s Office Rents Are Still Climbing Despite Global Uncertainty first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Nearly a third of the landed properties (valued at more than $10 million each) that sold during the first six months of this year were priced above $15 million. This figure excludes the sale of Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) that were registered in 1H2026. According to a market report by PropNex Realty, 32.9% of the landed homes […] The post Singapore’s Landed Home Market Has Slowed In 2026 — So Why Is It Still A Sellers’ Market? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

I know someone who will walk two extra blocks for noodles that are 50 cents cheaper, and who only goes to town when a buddy can give him a ride. Yet a few years back, this same person paid the highest price for their four-room flat in the area they live in. Next year, this […] The post What The June BTO Results Reveal About How Singaporeans Really Choose Their Homes first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Shanghai has been handed more tools, including the acceleration of offshore loans and digital trade, to aid offshore financial services in a boost to the city as a global financial hub; there is also cooperation with Hong Kong.

Steven Hsu, who was most recently at Paul Hastings, is set to join the global law firm in "the next few months".

The Mobile World-backed electronics retailer plans to list in Ho Chi Minh City in August, after completing one of Vietnam’s largest IPOs in recent years.

Nepal's 36-year-old rapper-turned-Prime Minister Balendra Shah took office in March 2026 but has kept an unusually low profile.

A top official says the government will use the "Future Response Fund" to help finance major national investment projects and strengthen the country's long-term competitiveness.

The drills come about two months after Russia's President Vladimir Putin visited China.

Talks will cover bilateral projects since last year's retreat and the impact of the Middle East crisis.

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was detained with 17 other church leaders in October in one of China’s largest crackdowns on a single church in decades. 

The surfers from Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh are hoping to carve out a place for the sport in a country obsessed with cricket and football.

Referring to his recent state visit to Pyongyang, Chinese President Xi Jinping thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the "enthusiastic and friendly" hospitality during the trip.

A panel of residential experts has welcomed moves from the government to introduce regulations that will hold leasing and estate agents to account with mandatory qualifications. The post Qualifications for agents and digitisation key in boosting resi sales, RICS panel says appeared first on Property Week.

The UK build-to-rent (BTR) sector saw investment total £2.2bn in Q2 2026, marking the strongest second quarter on record, according to new research from Savills. The post Investment for UK BTR hits record £2.2bn across Q2, Savills reports appeared first on Property Week.

Views are being sought from residents, businesses and landowners on the mayoral development corporation, which would have powers to purchase land, raise monies and make planning decisions. The post Consultation launched on development corporation for Liverpool’s North Docks appeared first on Property Week.

Colliers has been appointed to market the Blue Star House office building in Brixton, which has consent for a 341-apartment scheme. The post Derwent London to sell London aparthotel development site for £30m appeared first on Property Week.

Vengrove plans to carry out sustainability upgrades on the two assets, which are near Birmingham and in Warrington. The post Vengrove buys two mid-box logistics assets for £24.7m appeared first on Property Week.

The loan will support the refinancing of the 197-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn hotel, which is next to the famous Silverstone motor-racing circuit. The post Banor Capital wins £40m loan for Silverstone Hilton hotel appeared first on Property Week.

The real asset adviser has appointed Tom James and Chris Moore to its valuation team. They will work to expand the firm's offering in Manchester. The post Cluttons poaches Avison Young duo to strengthen Northern presence appeared first on Property Week.

The firm will move to the space in 2030 when its current central London office at Charing Cross is set for refurbishment. The post PwC seals 350,000 sq ft prelet at Canary Wharf’s One Eden office refurb scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Lloyds and ABN AMRO joined existing lenders Barclays, HSBC UK, ING and The Royal Bank of Scotland in a refinancing to lower the REIT's borrowing costs. The post Supermarket Income REIT wins £445m loan package appeared first on Property Week.

The development will form zone 2 of the Chelmsford Garden Community development and includes schools, healthcare facilities, employment space and over 320 acres of public open space. The post Vistry and L&Q win approval for 3,500-home Chelmsford scheme appeared first on Property Week.