2024 was the year of the sub sale transaction. Usually rare, there were 1,428 sub sale transactions for the whole of the year; up from 1,294 units in 2023, and up from a mere 178 units(!) back in 2020. But realtors on the ground say they expect sub sales to continue growing for the coming year, […] The post Condo Profits Averaged $270K In 2024 Sub Sales: Could This Grow In 2025? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Dual-key units are something of a niche property. On the one hand, having a subunit opens up many different possibilities. On the other hand, some might complain that it restricts interior design possibilities and uses more space for utilities. This week, we spoke to architect RJ, who showed us how he maximised the square footage […] The post Why This Architect Chose A Dual-Key Condo (Even Though He Was Set On A BTO) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Buying a property under construction can be both exciting and challenging. While the prospect of capital appreciation and new facilities is appealing, it’s important to consider several factors to ensure a smooth purchase. Doing proper research, planning your finances, and understanding the legal details can help you make a well-informed decision. Here are some key […] The post What To Look Out for When Buying a Property Under Construction first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Project Case Study: Penrose Client Details Early 30s Works in medical sales Buyer’s Brief  Solo investor with a budget under S$1M. Purchasing purely for investment, with no specific location or lifestyle preferences Open to both resale and new launch projects Challenges they faced Bought shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, amid market uncertainty Limited to the […] The post Why We Bought A $960k 2-Bedder Condo At Penrose During COVID: A Buyer’s Case Study first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary Unlike most countries, nearly 80% of Singapore’s resident population live in subsidised public housing. And for many locals, getting a BTO – the Housing and Development Board’s Build-to-Order flats – has become a rite of passage. But as with most such rites, it comes with its challenges. A quick search on social media will […] The post [Post 1142] When Will I Get My Home? | Singapore’s Public Housing Revealed first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary The Singapore public housing model has been lauded by near and far. It is a unique system that has undeniably been a success from the very early years since the Housing and Development Board’s founding. But as Singapore’s housing needs and aspirations have grown and changed over the decades, has the system kept pace? […] The post [Post 1141] Has Housing Become Unaffordable? | Singapore’s Public Housing Revealed first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In this week’s episode, we explore a multi-storey family home designed to balance modernity with warmth. The owners spent two years on its architectural design and construction, resulting in a calm and cohesive living space ideal for family life and entertaining. The post A Family’s Monochrome Open-Concept Home with Colour Accents first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Always view a resale property more than once: it’s a rule most of us are familiar with. But increasingly, I find there’s a certain “form over function” approach to this. While most buyers do view a property more than once, there’s sometimes no real strategy or reason behind the timing; and some of the more […] The post What Property Agents Really Look For at Viewings (That You Might Miss) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Around 2 years ago, we visited Opera Estate, known then for being 1 of Singapore’s most affordable landed enclaves. Just a few minutes walk from Opera Estate is Woo Mon Chew Road, where you can also find freehold properties (mainly terrace houses, but also the odd detached unit.) With a last transacted sales price of $6.2million […] The post This Freehold Bedok Landed Estate Starts From $5.85m: But It’s Right Beside A Cheaper One first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One of the most talked-about sites recently is the Bayshore GLS site. Already, we’re seeing pre-emptive websites set up to sell the “new Bayshore integrated condo.” But what is it about this site that makes it so hot when, up until recently, Bayshore was considered a rather inaccessible and sparse area in Singapore? Also, are […] The post Why Did This Bayshore GLS Site Sell For A Record $1,388 PSF: We Break It Down first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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Israeli bank's UK arm and property lender team up again after Birmingham Mailbox deal last year. The post Leumi UK and Cynergy agree £42.9m refinancing of Martley’s portfolio appeared first on Property Week.

Macroeconomic factors limit future trading prospects despite improving occupancy rates. The post Life Science REIT reveals £14m loss as it continues to explore possible sale appeared first on Property Week.

The drop-off in values was an improvement on 2023, when Canary Wharf Group saw around £900m wiped off the value of its office estate. The post Canary Wharf Group sees office estate lose further £180m in value appeared first on Property Week.

The London-based partner will have a global remit, having worked on projects across 25 countries. The post Knight Frank hires Robbie Stewart for occupier platform appeared first on Property Week.

The housebuilder is set to build hundreds more houses in the South of England. The post Wyatt Homes boosted by £75m package from HSBC and Homes England appeared first on Property Week.

Lawrence Hutchings, Workspace’s chief executive officer, said the firm had delivered a strong lettings performance, The post Workspace posts strong Q4 leasing performance amid macroeconomic challenges appeared first on Property Week.

The Birmingham site formed part of the MG Rover car manufacturing plant, which closed in 2005. The post Indurent submits plans for former MG Rover manufacturing plant appeared first on Property Week.

The Basingstoke shopping centre was placed in receivership in May 2023. The post MDSR Investments acquires Festival Place for £99.1m appeared first on Property Week.

Mitsubishi Estate London has appointed Avison Young to oversee the sale of 70 Petty France, its 92,000 sq ft office building close to St James’s Park, London. The post Mitsubishi puts St James’s Park office building on the market appeared first on Property Week.

Property Week’s 2025 Power of Proptech survey, sponsored by Freeths, seeks to explore the robustness of this digital infrastructure and how prepared businesses are to meet the technological challenges facing the property sector. The post Power of Proptech survey 2025: Enter now and have your say appeared first on Property Week.