Buying a resale flat near your parents sounds like a smart move until you realise there’s a Proximity Housing Grant (PHG) you could’ve applied for… but didn’t. That’s why I’ve broken it all down for you based on real cases, conversations, and what actually matters when you’re applying. In this post, you’ll learn: What the […] The post Proximity Housing Grant (PHG): A Comprehensive Guide first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Singaporeans like to make fun of how small HDB flats are, but you’d be surprised at the kind of variety that’s out there. Singapore has been building HDB flats for 66 years as of February 2026; and among the various kinds we’ve built, there are some genuinely huge units out there. This week, we look […] The post Here Are The Biggest HDB Flats You Can Still Buy Above 1,700 Sq Ft In 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The February 2026 BTO launch is much more concentrated, compared to others we’ve seen from last year. As we mentioned earlier last week, this launch stands out for having sites in just four towns: a far cry from the variety of eight towns we saw in October 2025. This launch exercise has just 4,600 new flats across […] The post February 2026 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The public tender for a cluster of 19 black-and-white bungalows at Adam Park in Bukit Timah was launched by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) on Tuesday, Feb 3. The heritage properties are colonial bungalows built by the British as municipal staff housing before World War 2. They were used as a prisoner-of-war (POW) camp during […] The post 19 Pre-War Bungalows At Adam Park Just Went Up For Tender — But There’s A Catch first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Why Are New Condos So Expensive — And Old Condos So “Cheap”? Singapore’s Property Distortion Explained Singapore’s property market is no longer moving as one asset class. In this expert interview with Dragon Tan, we deep-dive into a growing and uncomfortable reality: the widening price gap between brand-new condominiums and older resale condos, and why […] The post Huge Price Gap Between New Condo & Old Condo! Opportunity! first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Great property performance isn’t driven by one magic factor. It happens when multiple fundamentals align. This is why Navis Atlas’ PrimeKey Analysis focuses on 8 factors that have consistently influenced demand, price growth and resilience across market cycles. Many are curious as to the framework that my co-creator Jackie Mang, and I have created in […] The post Navis Atlas — Equipped with Experience, Driven by Data and Championed by Clarity first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

What methods should we consider to control how a property is presented on online listing platforms? This is a longstanding challenge in an industry where, for the most part, the sales process is fragmented and often individualised. Some weeks ago, I mentioned that a real estate agency received a censure over their handling of an errant agent. […] The post Why ‘Accurate’ Property Listings Still Mislead Buyers In Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In the early 2000s, buying a home in locales like Punggol or Woodlands was considered a compromise. In less generous terms, some even called it desperate since back then those “ulu” areas often meant long commutes and sparse amenities. It was also not uncommon for realtors to advise buyers to avoid these areas if possible, […] The post Why Early Buyers In New Housing Estates May See Less Upside In 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In real estate, the difference between a good decision and an average one is rarely luck. It’s clarity. For decades, experienced realtors have relied on intuition — a mix of experience, pattern recognition, and market feel — to decide which properties have real growth potential and which should be avoided. But intuition has myriad of […] The post Removing Guesswork From Property Investing with PrimeKey Analysis first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

What methods should we consider to control how a property is presented on online listing platforms? This is a longstanding challenge in an industry where, for the most part, the sales process is fragmented and often individualised. Some weeks ago, I mentioned that a real estate agency received a censure over their handling of an errant agent. […] The post When Property Listings Are Accurate — But Still Misleading first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

“Our victory is a victory of all people,” says Anutin Charnvirakul as his party pips its fierce rivals in Sunday’s (Feb 8) election.

Punjab authorities banned the kite-flying festival Basant in 2007 due to a series of fatal accidents.

Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is expected to have won between 274 and 328 seats in the 465-member lower house, up from its current 198.

The snap vote is closely watched as a test of support for Japan's first female prime minister and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

An outright majority for any of the three main parties is unlikely, so an alliance is almost certain to be required to form a government.

The explosion occurred at Jiapeng biotech company, located in Shanyin County, about 400km west of Beijing.

With Thailand having cycled through three different prime ministers over the last three years, voters CNA spoke to on Sunday (Feb 8) expressed hopes that the polls would bring about more unity and stability.

The marquee penthouse at luxury development Park Modern has been bought by an international business leader. The post Fenton Whelan sells £60m penthouse overlooking Hyde Park appeared first on Property Week.

Formerly global head of investor relations at the Office for Investment, he takes up the role of director, UK product, based in London. The post Gus Wiseman joins PATRIZIA from UK government appeared first on Property Week.

The JV snapped up the industrial estates in Doncaster and Portsmouth on behalf of its Urban Industrial Income fund. The post Barwood and Caisson JV seals £12.7m industrial double deal appeared first on Property Week.

The scheme will provide around 1m sq ft of research and lab space, plus 220 affordable homes for key workers, as part of the London Cancer Hub district in Sutton. The post Aviva secures consent for £1bn London Cancer Hub expansion appeared first on Property Week.

Derwent London has agreed the sale of 80-85 Tottenham Court Road to a joint venture of private investors Purestone Capital and BPS London. The post Derwent offloads Tottenham Court Road offices to private investor JV appeared first on Property Week.

Salboy said the move would help small to medium-sized developers unlock low-rise housing projects, which are complex and time-critical. The post Salboy launches construction arm to support SME developers appeared first on Property Week.

The Department for Work and Pensions has committed to a number of Elite UK REIT properties, with the new leases due to commence in 2028. The post Singapore-listed REIT secures £24.3m in DWP leases appeared first on Property Week.

The fully let city-centre building was sold for £6m. The post Custodian sells Glasgow city centre office for 24% premium appeared first on Property Week.

The second phase will add three new buildings to the north London Meridian One scheme, which will have around 1,000 homes when completed. The post Vistry wins consent for next 700-home phase of Enfield scheme appeared first on Property Week.

The body would focus on speeding up big developments, assembling land, regenerating sites and attracting new investment. The post MHCLG unveil plans for Cambridge development corporation appeared first on Property Week.