One-bedders are usually where buyers expect to compromise on space, particularly if the requirements are freehold tenure and a sub-$1 million budget. But older boutique developments can throw up some rather…let’s say unconventional alternatives to the standard compact one-bedroom layout. One thing to bear in mind is that, in the earlier generations of condos, a […] The post Here Are 5 Surprisingly Large Freehold 1-Bedroom Condos — All Under $1M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Illustration of an HDB flat and Singapore dollar bills representing rental income and expenses breakdown   I’ve shared my rental income numbers a few times on this blog, from $2,800 to $3,400 gross rent jump in my $2200/month side income update, to breaking even on our ABSD ahead of schedule. But I’ve never actually sat […] The post I Rent Out My HDB for $4,000/Month! But here’s What I Actually Keep. first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Not since the launch of Lentor Modern four years ago, have we seen a new condominium kickstart the development of a new private residential precinct. Back then, it ushered in a series of new projects that would eventually shape the Lentor Hills precinct. Now, the spotlight is on Sim Lian Group to set the pace […] The post I Toured A New Low-Rise Bukit Timah Condo With Only 3-Bedders And Above — From $2.57M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

An unblocked view can be one of the harder features to put a price on when buying an HDB flat. Two otherwise similar units in the same estate can feel very different depending on whether the windows face another block or open out towards greenery, landed homes, or even the sea. Besides the view itself, […] The post Here Are 5 4-Room HDB Flats With Rare Unblocked Views — From $680K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For private residential property owners considering whether to sell a condo to buy an HDB, the process changed significantly on 28 July 2026. National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat announced that private property owners and former private property owners who buy a non-subsidised HDB resale flat without an HDB housing loan are no longer subject […] The post 5 Questions To Ask Before You Sell a Condo To Buy an HDB first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A five-room flat at the Pinnacle @ Duxton has set a record price for a flat of that type in the Central Area. Today, the most expensive resale HDB flat in that planning area is a 1,151 sq ft unit at 1B Cantonment Road that was sold for $1.701 million earlier this week. The resale […] The post A Pinnacle @ Duxton Flat Just Sold For A Record $1.701M — And It’s Not Even Near The Top Floor first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A portfolio of four HDB commercial properties in two mature neighbourhoods in Singapore are now on the market, for a collective guide price of $38 million. The properties comprise a coffeeshop unit in Toa Payoh and three ground floor retail units in Jurong East. CBRE is the sole marketing agent for the sale of this […] The post 4 Rare HDB Retail Shops Are On Sale For $38M — In 2 High-Traffic Heartland Locations first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Earlier this week, a freehold shop at Nomu went on the market for $6 million, while a 999-year leasehold conservation shophouse on North Canal Road was listed for $16.8 million. Currently marketed by Knight Frank, each property has a different owner and will be sold separately. The ground floor shop at Nomu is a strata […] The post A Freehold Strata Shop At Nomu Is On Sale For $6M – With Signage Rights Attached first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As HDB resale prices have risen, $550,000 doesn’t go quite as far as it used to. Let’s be frank: even a typical 4-room flat can reach $600,000 to $700,000+ these days, and that’s not even among the priciest options. But if you’re willing to accept an older flat, and you urgently need the space, then […] The post Here Are The Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats You Can Still Buy Under $550K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Despite a historic increase in interest rates, and the likelihood of further rate hikes in the near future, international investor appetite for residential Japanese properties is showing no signs of faltering. In fact, sentiment has been buoyed by ongoing rent increases as well as the accommodative stance by most Japanese financial institutions. In many urban […] The post Why Osaka Property Is Drawing More Singapore Investors, According To FMI Japan first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In an exclusive interview with CNA’s Roland Lim, British Minister of State for Trade Anas Sarwar discusses London’s push to balance its relationships with the United States and China while strengthening ties with Southeast Asia.

The Asian Development Bank raised its 2026 growth projection for the region to 5 per cent, up 0.1 percentage points from its July forecast. 

United States President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping face a crowded agenda in Washington. Beyond immediate outcomes, a key question is whether their summit can help build a relationship less dependent on them, say analysts.

Sabah’s tourism minister Jafry Ariffin has ordered a full investigation into the incident but some netizens in China have expressed second thoughts about visiting.

The Bayfront IX $802m issuance shows that investor appetite for infrastructure debt is strong in Asia and globally.

Cambodia is seeking to showcase its crackdown on an industry where trafficking victims have been forced to carry out online fraud.

The health and beauty retailer now occupies 12,831 sq ft at the West Midlands shopping centre, which was bought by Redical earlier this year. The post Superdrug upsizes Merry Hill store to be retailer’s largest in the UK appeared first on Property Week.

Peacocks has signed a long-term lease on a 10,181 sq ft unit at Rochdale Riverside, bringing the council-owned scheme to 92% occupancy. The post Peacocks signs at council-owned Rochdale Riverside shopping centre appeared first on Property Week.

In total, 34 of the 197 investments announced or opened across Europe since the start of 2024 have been directed to the UK, followed by 27 in Germany, 26 in France and 12 in Spain. The post UK leads Europe’s defence manufacturing rush appeared first on Property Week.

MPs have called for a review of stamp duty rules after a loophole cut £18.5m from the tax bill on the sale of British property tycoon Nick Candy's Chelsea home for around £265m. The post MPs call for closure of stamp duty loopholes after Candy’s £265m mansion sale appeared first on Property Week.

Lifescape has warned amendments to the framework will prevent councils from setting higher biodiversity net gain requirements where justified. The post Conservation charity threatens legal action over BNG rules in NPPF appeared first on Property Week.

Construction giant Mace led the 59,170 sq ft wave of deals, moving its HQ from Moorgate, while networking and tech firms proSapient, Capitolis and Gamma Technologies have also taken space. The post Nuveen fully lets City office building at Devonshire Square appeared first on Property Week.

The chain is adding to new arrivals at the Glasgow Fort centre and Edinburgh's Fort Kinnaird retail park. The post Black Sheep Coffee signs at two British Land Scottish retail destinations appeared first on Property Week.

The additional value-add commitment takes its investment mandate with the unnamed pension scheme to just under £1bn. The post Delancey secures £400m of investment capital for UK real estate appeared first on Property Week.

Martin Quinn has joined the construction and property consultancy as director of commercial workspace after nearly 20 years at Great Portland Estates. The post Stace poaches GPE head of project delivery appeared first on Property Week.

Clearbell Property Partners III LP, a fund managed by Clearbell Capital, has appointed Knight Frank to market the Keeley Street asset. The post Covent Garden’s Kodak building for sale with £80m price tag appeared first on Property Week.