Throughout each of our Stacked Pro articles, we’ve tried to uncover and explain the different market forces that influence how the residential property market in Singapore tends to behave. The truth is, although an abundance of real estate data is publicly available, your average homeowner would struggle to find and analyse the data points most […] The post What Actually Makes A Singapore Condo A Good Rental Investment? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Living in the Central Business District (CBD) may be convenient for some professionals and executives, but I think a typical Singaporean family wouldn’t consider that part of central Singapore as a desirable neighbourhood to raise a family. Besides some straightforward drawbacks – such as the lack of schools and green spaces – the CBD is […] The post Why Turning Singapore’s CBD Into A Real Neighbourhood Will Take More Than New Homes first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The take-up rate at the sales launch of Lentor Gardens Residences, which took place over the July 18-19 weekend, signals that the area hasn’t lost its shine among homebuyers. Lentor Gardens Residences is the first development by Chinese developer Kingsford Group in the Lentor Hills estate. The 499-unit condominium moved 270 units (54%) over its first […] The post Lentor Gardens Residences Sold 54% At Launch — Here’s Which Layouts Sold Out First first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Mortgage decisions in Singapore are often discussed in shorthand: how much you can borrow, what the monthly instalment looks like, and whether the rate on offer seems lower than the next bank’s. But housing loans are rarely that simple. MAS makes clear that loan rules are guardrails, not proof that a purchase is comfortable or […] The post 6 common myths about mortgages in Singapore — what home buyers often miss first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The sale of new condominium units virtually ground to a halt last month as the lack of any new launch project and the nearly month-long school holiday weighed on sales in the primary market. In total, 156 private homes (excluding Executive Condominium units) were sold by developers in June 2026. This is the lowest sales […] The post Singapore’s New Condo Sales Plunged 65% In June — Here’s What Happened first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Between a mass-market condominium built by a property conglomerate and a small-scale boutique project by a local developer, which would you probably assume is the ‘better’ development? Some people might have the impression that it’s the latter – the boutique project – based on the assumption that exclusivity and descriptions like ‘bespoke’ or ‘artisanal’ when […] The post Why Smaller Condo Developments Often Score Lower For Construction Quality In Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If it feels like more Singaporeans are packing up and building lives overseas, that’s because they are. According to a report by the Department of Statistics in September 2025, the number of Singaporeans residing overseas has grown from about 213,00 in 2016 to over 221,000 by the end of last year. There are now more […] The post I’m A Singaporean Living Overseas — Here’s What I’d Consider Before Buying Property Abroad first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Less than a third of the existing buildings at Gillman Barracks will remain standing after the area is transformed into a new housing estate in the future, based on a recent environmental impact assessment (EIA) and heritage study released by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) on July 10. The heritage study, conducted by conservation consultancy Studio […] The post Gillman Barracks Is Set To Become A New Housing Estate — Here’s What We Know So Far first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As prices have continued to climb, finding a four-bedroom condo below $2 million has become increasingly difficult. For many buyers, that budget is now more commonly associated with larger three-bedroom units, particularly in newer developments. That said, there are still opportunities in the resale market. Buyers who are willing to consider slightly older projects or […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condos — From Under $2M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you own a property in Singapore, there’s a good chance that you have used your CPF OA funds to make payments for your property downpayment and the subsequent mortgage payments. Such withdrawals from the CPF OA generates this thing called accrued interest. As rates fall, is it time to consider doing a CPF Voluntary Housing […] The post CPF Voluntary Housing Refund (VHR): How I’m Using My CPF OA as a “Time Deposit” first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering and discussed the need to lay the groundwork for a "very positive visit" to Washington in September by President Xi Jinping.

The protesters, most of them young students, got a major boost after opposition parties threw their weight behind their movement, staging a sit-in outside the prime minister's residence.

As India’s private spacetech sector takes off, competition for its most experienced scientists is raising questions about how the country can build a thriving commercial space industry without hollowing out the institution that helped make it possible.   

As India’s private spacetech sector takes off, competition for its most experienced scientists is raising questions about how the country can build a thriving commercial space industry without hollowing out the institution that helped make it possible.   

Some members of the tech startup community told CNA they are cutting short their stay in Johor and returning home after authorities ordered the Network School to cease operations immediately.  

The latest flashpoint has cast a shadow over this week’s ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, which is also being attended by United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Nanik Sudaryati Deyang on Wednesday (Jul 22) said that she has a heart condition and that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved her resignation as head of the  National Nutrition Agency.

Larger than before, this year’s annual exhibition showcased China’s AI ambitions, and firms demonstrated how their robots are closer to being used in everyday life.

The US warehousing giant submitted a final bid this morning (22 July) consisting of 0.0920 new Prologis shares for each SEGRO share. The post SEGRO and Prologis agree terms on £14bn takeover appeared first on Property Week.

CBRE has been reappointed by US investor Realty Income, which bought the shopping and leisure centre late last year. The post Morgan Williams joins CBRE as joint agent for The Lexicon in Bracknell appeared first on Property Week.

LSX would include 50,000 sq ft of flexible attraction space across three double-height floors, alongside places to eat and drink at street level and a rooftop restaurant. The post Soho Estates submits plans for Leicester Square visitor attraction scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Its store at the Chelmsford park will comprise around 10,055 sq ft, including a 7,000 sq ft sales area, alongside two dedicated trolley bays in the car park. The post Waitrose signs at Redevco’s Chelmer Village Retail Park appeared first on Property Week.

The facility, 4000 Discovery Drive, will provide 112,604 sq ft of sustainable laboratory and office space over six storeys. The post Prologis UK gets green light for Cambridge Biomedical Campus facility appeared first on Property Week.

This will likely be the office's initial location, with one option for a longer-term base being the government's digital campus in the Ancoats area, due to complete in 2032. The post Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’ up and running at Manchester’s Heron House appeared first on Property Week.

He previously spent four years as CFO and management board member at DeepL, where he oversaw major growth, while also leading two unicorn funding rounds. The post Harder takes up role of chief financial officer at a&o Hostels appeared first on Property Week.

Rayner's return to the role previously held under Keir Starmer has been seen as offering continuity and experience in the drive to boost housing supply, although some fear she favours rent controls. The post Industry expects pragmatic Rayner to ‘hit the ground running’ as housing secretary appeared first on Property Week.

The streamlined plan proposes the development of 21,544 homes in Croydon, 5,600 of them on green-belt land. The post Croydon Council objects to draft London Plan to protect ‘sacrosanct’ green belt appeared first on Property Week.

EY-Parthenon said UK housebuilders have issued 47 profit warnings since 2020, nearly double the 27 during the previous 13 years. The post Housebuilder profit warnings hit 2008 levels, report finds appeared first on Property Week.