This case study is based on a recent consultation by Grady (R047131G), a property agent and partner property consultant with Stacked. This write-up walks through the key decisions, trade-offs, and market considerations involved, with insights that buyers and sellers may find useful. Project Case Study: The Interlace Buyer’s details:  A couple in their 30s The […] The post How We Upgraded From A DBSS Flat To A $1.7 Million 2-Bedroom Condo: A Buyer’s Case Study first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Every few months, a new AI tool appears and the same question resurfaces: “Will AI replace real estate agents?” It’s a fair question. After all, AI can now write marketing copy, analyse property data, generate reports, answer questions instantly, create videos, edit photographs, predict trends, and even hold surprisingly convincing conversations. Tasks that once took […] The post Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents in Singapore? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Quick, what’s the main drawback of Plus and Prime flats?  Most well-read Build-To-Order (BTO) buyers might cite the 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) or the subsidy clawback, and they’re not wrong. But as I take part in conversations about the June 2026 BTO sales launch, I realise that a lot of Singaporeans underestimate the impact of […] The post The Biggest Constraint On Plus And Prime HDB Flats Isn’t The 10-Year MOP first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For many upgraders, the challenge today isn’t just finding a larger home; it’s finding one at a quantum that won’t overstretch them. Since new launch four-bedroom units tend to be well past the $3 million mark, the resale EC market is now the best alternative for the largest units. Whether it’s for children, multi-generational living, […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Most Affordable 4-Bedroom ECs For Sale — From Under $1.8M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The June 2026 Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise is the second batch of new public housing flats that the government will release this year. This month’s sales exercise, which starts from June 17 and ends on June 24, comprises 6,952 flats across seven projects in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Sembawang, and Woodlands. In this […] The post June 2026 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A consortium of developers led by Qingjian Realty sold at least 209 units (63%) at Hudson Place Residences during the month of May 2026. This is a small step up compared to the 201 units that the developers sold during the project’s initial sales launch over the May 16-17 weekend. All in, the median price at the 327-unit Hudson […] The post This Was Singapore’s Best-Selling Condo In May — Nearly 80% Of Buyers Paid Below $2.5 Million first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

An underrated progress in Singapore’s property agency industry over the past decade or so is the licensing of property agents. When the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA), the government watchdog for the industry, was established in 2010, it began as a registry of property agents in Singapore. Other than a way to check whether a […] The post Singapore Just Made It Easier To Spot Red Flags In Property Agents. But There’s One Catch first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

This contributed article was written by Sebastian Sieber, founder of Cashew (www.cashew.sg), a Singapore-based digital mortgage platform. If you speak to a large enough group of Singaporean homeowners, most of them would probably say that the HDB concessionary loan is the safest option when it comes to financing a home purchase, while some might view bank […] The post Why The ‘Safer’ HDB Loan Isn’t Always The Smarter Choice first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One of the more common complaints about newer homes is that they simply don’t feel as spacious as they used to. Some of this is perception, but some of it is real: many older flats were built in an era when large living rooms, proper enclosed kitchens, and generous bedrooms were the norm; not a […] The post Here Are 5 Large 5-Room HDB Flats With 1,400 Sqft+ Space — From $598K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Every year, thousands of aspiring real estate professionals enter Singapore’s property industry with high hopes and ambitious goals. Without a doubt, many are intelligent, hardworking, and genuinely eager to help clients. Yet a significant number struggle to gain traction during their first few years. From my experience, the reason is rarely a lack of effort. […] The post 10 Mistakes New Real Estate Agents in Singapore Keep Making (And How to Avoid Them) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Nomination Day for Johor's Jul 11 state election will take place on Jun 27, with political parties and coalitions set to finalise their candidates for all 56 seats ahead of a 14-day campaign period.

Some tourists at have tried to feed, touch or bathe with the wild Japanese macaques.

Drugs slated for burning in ceremonies across Myanmar were double the quantity of 2025, say officials.

"Recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East clearly demonstrate that drones have emerged as game changers on the battlefield," Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told reporters in Seoul.

Yip Chee Ming was unsuccessful in making any scam calls while at the syndicate's compound. 

The ministers also reaffirmed plans to expand the trade pact and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Malaysia’s move to lower diesel prices to RM2.10 (US$0.50) per litre for all citizens could squeeze the government’s fiscal space if oil prices rise again, analysts warn.

Asian tech stocks also sank on Friday as the rollercoaster ride that has characterised the week continued into the weekend, while crude prices edged back down after a brief rally sparked by news of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Greystar has acquired a 904-home build-to-rent portfolio at Elephant Park in London's Elephant & Castle from Lendlease and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) in a landmark circa £500m deal. The post Greystar and CPP sell UK BTR portfolio to Greystar in landmark £500m deal appeared first on Property Week.

Bridge Real Estate Group has acquired a cluster of four mixed-use assets in the City of London for £28m, Property Week can reveal. The post Bridge acquires cluster of four City assets from British Land appeared first on Property Week.

Executive chair Rob Perrin said the inspector’s rejection of the Aylesham Centre redevelopment in south London was “clearly flawed and will undermine the government’s pro-homebuilding agenda". The post Berkeley seeks judicial review over ‘flawed’ Peckham housing refusal appeared first on Property Week.

Over the next decade, the estate plans to invest in the science and innovation sectors, offshore wind supply chain capacity and new housing. The post The Crown Estate sets out ambitious £5bn investment programme appeared first on Property Week.

The number of housing completions and starts on site enabled by Homes England last year rose 9% and 11% respectively year on year. The post Homes England’s full year residential completions rise 9% appeared first on Property Week.

The first phase of Charing Cross Gateway will see the development of a 25-storey student block. The post CXG Glasgow greenlit for first PBSA phase of £250m masterplan appeared first on Property Week.

The industrial park owner and operator will develop automated self-storage facilities on the sites in Bedfordshire, Leicestershire and Merton, south London. The post Sirius acquires three self-storage development sites appeared first on Property Week.

The portfolio comprises the 438-bed Foundry Court and the 424-bed Trinity Student Village, both near the University of Lancashire's Preston campus. The post MCR Property Group buys 862-bed Preston PBSA portfolio appeared first on Property Week.

The loan, which marks the ninth deal between Rengen and the lender, will enable work to provide 150 en-suites rooms. The post Rengen wins £16m Atelier loan for Cambridge PBSA refurb appeared first on Property Week.

Half of the investors surveyed view the student accommodation market as appealing, down 10% from Investec's 2023 survey. The post Investor appetite in PBSA drops 10%, Investec reveals appeared first on Property Week.