Most HDB flats follow fairly familiar layouts today. But over the years, HDB has experimented with a number of housing concepts that were produced only in limited numbers, from Executive Maisonettes and Executive Apartments to Multi-Generation flats and other uncommon layouts. Many of these flat types were eventually discontinued, making them increasingly rare in today’s […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Rarest HDB Flats For Sale — Including One That’s Over 2,000 Sqft first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Three HDB shophouses at 65 Telok Blangah Drive have been listed for sale at a guide price of $7.9 million. The adjoining properties have a total strata floor area of 4,672 sq ft, and the price translates to $1,690 psf. The HDB shops are located in Blangah View, a HDB estate bounded by Henderson Road […] The post A Rare Row Of Three Adjoining HDB Shophouses Has Just Come Up For Sale In Telok Blangah first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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.

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday the gathering outside the UNHCR building had raised concerns from the public, and warned that anyone without proper permits would be detained by immigration authorities.

While Perry Warjiyo's resignation caught markets by surprise, the appointment of Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti as interim governor sends a positive signal, say analysts.

Extradited to China from Cambodia six months ago, Chen faces a fresh charge that could lead to him facing the death penalty.

"It is understood that many American artificial intelligence enterprises have distilled Chinese models during their research, development and training processes," says the Chinese commerce ministry.

More than 200,000 people gathered on Ketagalan Boulevard to demand answers over the government’s handling of the scandal, after over 500 products linked to contaminated soybean oil were pulled from shelves earlier this month.

Britain's new government has signalled ASEAN will be central to its Asia strategy, even as it balances closer engagement with China and India against its longstanding alliance with the United States.

The sentence could force Yoon Suk Yeol's People Power Party to return 39.7 billion won (US$27.1 million) in election expenses reimbursed by the National Election Commission following his presidential election victory.

The AI giant will move into the 88,000 sq ft building late this year with plans to more than double its workforce. The post OpenAI selects Dublin’s Tropical Fruit Warehouse for new EU HQ appeared first on Property Week.

She will join the firm’s chief officer group on 24 November. The post Stonewater appoints Accent’s Spark as CFO appeared first on Property Week.

“It is of serious concern to me that the council has stated its opposition to the standard method and to progressing a plan that meets housing need in full,” he said. The post Pennycook orders Basildon to publish its first new local plan in 27 years appeared first on Property Week.

The developer also said a prelet for the 74-acre Manor Farm site is in solicitors' hands. The post Tritax Big Box gains planning consent for Slough data centre appeared first on Property Week.

Fergus Keane and Larry Young lead the wave of appointments, joining the firm as principals. The post Avison Young poaches five BNP Paribas staff for London Capital Markets team appeared first on Property Week.

Global real estate operator and developer Brookfield Properties has rebranded as BGRE with immediate effect, to reflect the business’ continued growth. The post Brookfield Properties rebrands to BGRE appeared first on Property Week.

The funding for the 52-home development is the lender's first deal with the housebuilder. The post Close Brothers backs gs8 resi scheme in Hertfordshire with £20m loan appeared first on Property Week.

The renovation of the south London centre will improve accessibility and deliver an improved indoor sports zone, including an indoor 100m track, specialist weightlifting facility and climbing centre. The post Crystal Palace National Sports Centre redevelopment approved appeared first on Property Week.

HMRC has filed a winding-up petition against commercial real estate firm Avison Young regarding a historical unpaid tax bill. The post HMRC files winding-up petition against Avison Young appeared first on Property Week.

The housing association will make the 139 homes across three sites available for social rent once completed by the UAE-based developer. The post Arada forward sells affordable homes in Camden to Clarion appeared first on Property Week.