As HDB resale prices have risen, $550,000 doesn’t go quite as far as it used to. Let’s be frank: even a typical 4-room flat can reach $600,000 to $700,000+ these days, and that’s not even among the priciest options. But if you’re willing to accept an older flat, and you urgently need the space, then […] The post Here Are The Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats You Can Still Buy Under $550K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Despite a historic increase in interest rates, and the likelihood of further rate hikes in the near future, international investor appetite for residential Japanese properties is showing no signs of faltering. In fact, sentiment has been buoyed by ongoing rent increases as well as the accommodative stance by most Japanese financial institutions. In many urban […] The post Why Osaka Property Is Drawing More Singapore Investors, According To FMI Japan first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary A room in central Singapore for around S$600 a month sounds like a bargain — until you see how small it is. CNA speaks to tenants about adjusting to life in extremely small rental rooms, where space for even basic belongings can be limited. We look at why some renters turn to these “pocket-sized” […] The post [Post 1565]Inside Singapore’s market for ‘pocket-sized’ rental rooms first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

With September just around the corner, activity in the new launch market is set to pick up significantly in the coming weeks. We know of at least three launch-ready developments lined up: Lucerne Grand, Amberwood at Holland, and The Serra Residences. This comes after a robust pipeline of new developments in the last eight months, […] The post 10 New Launch Condos From 2026 That Still Have Units Available — From $1.38M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Over eight months ago, we identified the HDB projects that would be entering the resale market in 2026. As we move closer to the end of the third quarter of 2026, it’s about time we revisit this list of eligible resale flats. The size of the incoming supply of resale eligible flats is certainly significant. When we […] The post 18,425 HDB Flats Could Reach MOP In 2026 — Here’s Where Buyers Will Have The Most Choice first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Three freehold commercial properties behind National Junior College and Raffles Girls Primary School have been listed for $18.5 million. The ground floor retail units are located at 20, 26 and 28 Greenwood Avenue within the Hillcrest Park landed enclave. Collectively, the three units have a combined gross floor area of 4,456 sq ft, and the […] The post 3 Rare Freehold Bukit Timah Retail Units Are Asking $18.5M — Up To 18% Below A Recent Sale first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A 4-room flat at Natura Loft has set a new record price in Bishan. The 1,023 sq ft unit at 273A Bishan Street 24, between the 34th and 36th floors, sold for $1.3 million ($1,271 psf) this month. This beats the previous town record for a resale 4-room flat in Bishan by $37,000. That earlier transaction was […] The post This 14-Year-Old Bishan 4-Room Flat Just Sold For A Record $1.3M — Here’s Why first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Prior to the Executive Condominium (EC) scheme, Singapore had Executive Flats. Among these, the most famous are probably the Executive Maisonettes (EMs). Introduced in 1983, these double-storey flats were a massive 1,400 to 1,600 sq ft; and they indicated a major advancement in housing policy. The creation of these duplex units marked the point when […] The post Where To Find HDB Executive Maisonettes Under $900K In 2026 — Plus An Updated Price List first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The widening price gap between the HDB housing market and the private residential market made headlines recently, with observers noting that the two housing markets may start pulling in separate directions. In 2Q2026, the HDB resale price index fell by 0.3% q-o-q. That’s not a very substantial figure, but it was significant because it was […] The post HDB Prices Are Falling While Condo Prices Rise — But Upgraders Have A Bigger Problem first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

With HDB resale prices having risen considerably over the past few years, a budget of $450,000 doesn’t stretch as far as it once did. This is especially true for buyers looking for a 4-room flat, where prices can quickly climb once you factor in proximity to an MRT station, a mature estate, or simply a […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats You Can Still Buy — All Under $450K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Countries in the Middle East region should be "masters of their own destiny" and explore a new regional "security architecture", says the Chinese president.

Inspired by the herbal wisdom passed down from her grandfather, Mew Leelahongjudha built a brand whose products are now used by prestigious hospitality names including Four Seasons, Six Senses and Soneva.

China is beefing up a decades-old state-linked network spanning rural shops, agricultural supplies and distribution. The reasons go well beyond everyday commerce, say analysts.

Teenagers are beating the social media ban in Australia, while Malaysia’s approach has raised privacy concerns. CNA’s Talking Point sees how the restrictions are playing out while a different playbook takes shape in Singapore.

Air India’s mounting losses and challenges are cause for concern, but they do not make walking away the best option for Singapore Airlines, says former financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan.

“We are very confident that there is life in there,” Nepal Electricity Authority board member Amshu Kiran Shahi says of trapped workers in hydropower tunnels.

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A Swiss man in custody after a rave shooting that kills an Italian woman and wounds five suffers from “psychological problems” and stays silent, prosecutors say.

Air India is seeking fresh capital as it undergoes a costly transformation. What does Singapore Airlines stand to gain from India’s aviation market, and what will it take for Air India to deliver sustainable returns?

An interim inquiry found the neonatal nursery had no fire alarm or sprinklers, while an earlier blaze had already exposed deficiencies at the hospital.

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Richards joins the firm from CBRE Investment Management where he spent nine years. The post Aviva Investors appoints Richards as director in real estate team appeared first on Property Week.

The consortium will acquire the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of Picton, providing 0.190 LondonMetric shares and 0.894 SREIT shares for each Picton share held. The post Picton shareholders agree terms on LondonMetric and SREIT‘s £404m takeover appeared first on Property Week.

It said the move coincided with a lease expiry event, and would enable it to "continue building a strong foundation for its long-term growth across the UK". The post Avison Young proposes shutting Cardiff office appeared first on Property Week.

The row of 21 shops in Shipley town centre is one of the nine lots in the catalogue guided at above £1m. The post West Yorkshire retail parade leads Acuitus’s September commercial catalogue appeared first on Property Week.

Executive director Ben Keenan said the facility "means we can say yes to more transactions" and "move with even greater speed and certainty". The post Pallas Capital secures £200m funding to boost UK deployment plans   appeared first on Property Week.

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Philip La Pierre, head of Europe, said: “This additional allocation is a strong vote of confidence from a client we have successfully partnered with for many years." The post LaSalle Investment Management scales UK local authority mandate to £1bn appeared first on Property Week.

Rosethorn Capital Partners and Eagle Street Partners have secured an £82.6m package from NatWest to support the acquisition and repositioning of three purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sites. The post Rosethorn and Eagle Street secure £82.6m from NatWest for PBSA portfolio acquisition appeared first on Property Week.

CEO Michael Stanley (left) said the group was “pleased to upgrade our full-year guidance, increase our interim dividend and initiate a new €50m share buyback programme”. The post Cairn Homes raises full-year guidance as revenue and sales rate rise appeared first on Property Week.