Singaporean homebuyers are wired for fairness. When it comes to some pricey items and experiences, an amount like $2,700 psf might make some of us sigh and shrug. And when it comes to property, we’re okay with squeezing into a two-bedder, even if the kitchen has no yard. What absolutely will set us off, however, is […] The post Should Property Agents Get First Dibs At New Condo Launches? There May Be A Fairer Way first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For buyers looking for sheer space, duplex units are one of the more interesting resale market offerings. Being double-storeyed, these homes often provide a clearer separation between communal and private spaces, whilst also offering features such as family areas, roof terraces, and balconies; elements that would be too inefficient for conventional smaller layouts. Many of […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Largest Duplex Condos You Can Still Buy For Under $2M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Should individual homeowners be allowed to list their properties on online property portals, instead of it being exclusive to agents? On July 28, after announcing major upcoming changes to the property agent industry, I heard Senior Minister of State for National Development, Sun Xueling, also share that this is something the authorities are currently studying. On […] The post Could This Proposed Move Let Homeowners Sell Without Property Agents? It’s Not That Simple first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A couple I met last year were both in their early 50s. Their condominium was almost fully paid, but as they began preparing for retirement, they realised that a large part of their wealth was tied up in the property. They were asset-rich, but the home did not generate the income they would eventually need […] The post No More 15-Month Wait: What Condo Owners Must Know Before Right-Sizing first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Large freehold penthouses are not actually hard to find. What is tough to find, however, are the ones that manage to stay below the $3 million mark. As such, those who love these gigantic, highly unique properties often have to turn to the older resale options. That is, however, not always a huge drawback. Many older freehold […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest Freehold Penthouses With 2,000 Sqft+ Space — From Under $3M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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.

The Hang Seng Tech Index tracks the 30 largest tech companies listed in Hong Kong.

Sean Cunningham takes on the newly created role in Singapore; he was most recently head of Asia ETFs at JP Morgan Asset Management in Hong Kong.

A "super" El Nino could bring drought, extreme heat and agricultural disruption across Southeast Asia. Governments are preparing, but experts warn significant vulnerabilities remain.

Indonesia's government has mobilised a multi-agency task force to contain fires that have burned approximately 107,000 hectares nationwide in a bid to prevent transboundary haze, said Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago.   

The two countries are concerned about restrictive trade practices that disrupt global supply chains, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam said in a joint statement.

The Vietnamese government says the project underscores its policy of developing a defence industry that is "autonomous, self-reliant, self-strengthening, dual-use and modern".

Monday's (Aug 10) mission was the Long March 7A's first failure since its unsuccessful maiden flight in March 2020.

Brent crude futures edged up to hit US$88 per barrel and US crude futures ticked up to US$82.45, both the highest levels since Jul 31, after the contracts rallied roughly 5 per cent on Monday.

Savills' 'Market Makers' report suggests more firms seeking the top tier of offices are "moving into growth mode". The post Flex and AI lead expansionary drive across global office leasing appeared first on Property Week.

The five sites in England and one in Northern Ireland will be transferred in September, meeting a regulatory condition for the approval of GXO's 2024 takeover of Wincanton. The post GXO transfers over 2m sq ft of grocery warehousing to DP World appeared first on Property Week.

If approved, One Founders Place will include modern workspace with rooftop terraces, a restaurant and a public square, plus 104 cycle spaces and amenities. The post Plans lodged for £70m office development in Newcastle appeared first on Property Week.

The partnership with Material Index is intended to keep carpets, ceiling tiles, desks, chairs, appliances and flooring out of landfill amid rising levels of office refits. The post Oktra partners with circular economy platform in drive to reuse office materials appeared first on Property Week.

If approved, the scheme will also include an additional building with 55 homes for social rent, featuring maisonettes on the ground floor and apartments above. The post Arada lodges plans for 516-bed Peckham PBSA development appeared first on Property Week.

The acquisition is supported by grant funding from the Greater London Authority’s Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26. The post Hyde and London Square strike £100m deal for Woolwich resi development appeared first on Property Week.

The retailer is expanding its existing store at the mall and has also signed for space to open its Body Works concept store, in a South West debut. The post Next set to upsize at Bristol’s Cribbs Causeway appeared first on Property Week.

The company sold hotels in Llanelli, Macclesfield, Milton Keynes, Barnsley and Cardiff Airport through a combination of auction and private treaty processes, and is now marketing a sixth Travelodge in York for £4.75m. The post Allsop completes sale of five Travelodge hotels for £8.99m appeared first on Property Week.

The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally decided that Aldi and Lidl should be subject to the same rules as the UK’s biggest supermarket chains. The post CMA provisionally rules against Aldi and Lidl in supermarket regulatory battle appeared first on Property Week.

The real estate agency has launched a legal battle against its non-executive chair Simon Agace over breaches of confidentiality, contractual obligations and his duties as a director. The post Winkworth launches High Court battle against its own chair   appeared first on Property Week.