A five-room flat at Natura Loft has set a record resale price for a five-room flat in Bishan. The 1,292 sq ft Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) unit at Block 273A Bishan Street 24, between the 37th – 39th floors, changed hands for $1.711 million ($1,324 psf) when it was sold this week. This […] The post A 5-Room DBSS At Bishan Just Sold For A Record $1.711M — Beating The Previous High By $79,000 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Latest results: Singapore HDB resale prices continue to fall! HDB resale prices have now fallen for the third consecutive quarter. The latest estimates show prices dipping 0.2% in Q3 2026, after declines of 0.1% in Q1 and 0.3% in Q2 — even after the Government lifted the 15-month wait-out period for private-property owners buying resale […] The post Expert Interview: Singapore HDB resale prices continue to fall! Worst is yet to come? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

VillaCarte Group launches Layan Verde, a US$637 million integrated development in Bang Tao, Phuket, with 774 apartments, two five-star hotels and entry prices from US$234,386. As the residential market in Phuket matures, buyers there show a clear preference for larger and more functional residences, with most of the buying demand fuelled by international buyers who […] The post Inside Phuket’s New US$637M Integrated Development — Where Apartments Start From S$299K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Home ownership is largely widespread in Singapore, and most solutions to a change in living needs tend to start from there. We’ve consistently maintained one of the world’s highest home ownership rates at around 90% – the idea of buying a home is part of our social culture, and among many Singaporeans there’s an assumption […] The post Singaporeans Hate The Idea Of Renting — But Sometimes It’s The Smarter Property Move first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary New construction technologies trialled for the first time by the Housing and Development Board could mean shorter waiting times for homeowners. One expert says their adoption can help with upskilling manpower, while reducing the sector’s reliance on labour. Eugene Chow has more. The post [Post 1618] Shorter BTO wait times possible as HDB trials new tech with success: Expert first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Two months of ranking Singapore’s rental yields shows why higher rent doesn’t mean higher returns, why smaller units usually win, and why even top yielding condos still needed a monthly top-up. Citing rental yields commonly shows up in property listings, real estate agent pitches, and even in the marketing materials of some new launch projects. […] The post We Studied What Makes A Good Condo Rental Investment — Here Are 8 Things That Stood Out first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Two freehold properties on Mohamad Sultan Road have been listed for sale. Located on a razor thin site of 4,221 sq ft at 22 & 23 Mohamad Sultan Road, the properties comprise an eight-storey serviced apartment building (22 Mohamad Sultan) and a four-storey commercial building with basement (23 Mohamad Sultan). Collectively, the two properties are […] The post This Freehold Serviced Apartment in River Valley Is On Sale for $38M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One-bedders are usually where buyers expect to compromise on space, particularly if the requirements are freehold tenure and a sub-$1 million budget. But older boutique developments can throw up some rather…let’s say unconventional alternatives to the standard compact one-bedroom layout. One thing to bear in mind is that, in the earlier generations of condos, a […] The post Here Are 5 Surprisingly Large Freehold 1-Bedroom Condos — All Under $1M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Illustration of an HDB flat and Singapore dollar bills representing rental income and expenses breakdown   I’ve shared my rental income numbers a few times on this blog, from $2,800 to $3,400 gross rent jump in my $2200/month side income update, to breaking even on our ABSD ahead of schedule. But I’ve never actually sat […] The post I Rent Out My HDB for $4,000/Month! But here’s What I Actually Keep. first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Not since the launch of Lentor Modern four years ago, have we seen a new condominium kickstart the development of a new private residential precinct. Back then, it ushered in a series of new projects that would eventually shape the Lentor Hills precinct. Now, the spotlight is on Sim Lian Group to set the pace […] The post I Toured A New Low-Rise Bukit Timah Condo With Only 3-Bedders And Above — From $2.57M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The writer and his friends wanted to visit the famous Mount Bromo in Indonesia, but also see its lesser-known surrounding towns. They encountered charming cafes, stunning views and fresh farm produce undiscovered by tourists. 

Southeast Asia must address the damage of the haze on agriculture, especially food crops, says Paul Teng of ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.

For thousands of yuan, Chinese parents are buying their children a taste of hardship: hauling bricks, labouring in fields and clearing dung from cowsheds. But psychologists warn that pushing them too far can backfire. 

Prolonged dry weather linked to El Nino is affecting crop yields and hampering efforts to contain fires contributing to the regional haze, industry players say.

A proposed industrial park in Tarlac province under the United States-led Pax Silica initiative could create thousands of jobs, but residents and experts are raising concerns over transparency, displacement and pressure on resources.

The Tsinghua-Philanthropy Asia Alliance Impact Summit brought together leaders from philanthropy, business, government and academia to explore how innovation and collaboration can help tackle challenges.

"China’s steady economic growth and rapid development of high-tech industries provide solid support for RMB assets," said China's central bank governor Pan Gongsheng. 

Hong Kong-based Lindsay Chu was previously CEO at DBS Asia Capital.

The Hong Kong-based banker will lead financial institution coverage across mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.

Exbridge House is being marketed by Savills as a residential opportunity, with a prior application pending for a conversion into 81 residential apartments. The post TT Group puts Exeter office-to-resi opportunity up for sale appeared first on Property Week.

Mago Capital, the London-based real estate investment and asset management firm, has acquired Oakdene Parade, a 2.1-acre estate in Cobham, Surrey, for £40m. The post Mago Capital buys Oakdene Parade in Cobham for £40m appeared first on Property Week.

The Flexmark Report found that adoption of flex working by corporate occupiers is helping to drive expansion and high occupancy rates in major cities around the world. The post Workthere survey finds 75% of flex operators plan to expand in next 12 months appeared first on Property Week.

Elwood Fund Management and Landid are refurbishing the period city-centre building ready for the publishing company to occupy in Q2 2027. The post Taylor & Francis prelets 30,000 sq ft Cantay House in Oxford appeared first on Property Week.

The 13.3-acre scheme, which secured planning permission earlier this year, has been allocated in Bedfordshire’s local plan and is set to include a 30% provision for affordable housing. The post Taylor Wimpey acquires 120-home Bedfordshire development appeared first on Property Week.

Some 60% of respondents to the latest RICS skills survey cited a lack of mid-career and experienced professionals as the main cause of the skills shortage. The post Surveyors warn growing skills gap is impacting ability to meet demand appeared first on Property Week.

The railway company will occupy a brand-new development at 3 Springwell Square within the wider £200m Becketwell regeneration scheme. The post Great British Railways chooses Derby scheme for new 107,000 sq ft HQ appeared first on Property Week.

The decision brings the company in line with the strategy of its new owner Athora, which in March paid £5.7bn to acquire the insurer and property investor. The post Pension Insurance Corporation to halt direct property investment appeared first on Property Week.

Chancellor John Healey is reportedly mulling a £1bn raid on offices through higher business rates ahead of the Autumn Budget later this month, sparking warnings from industry experts. The post Chancellor mulls £1bn tax raid on London offices appeared first on Property Week.

"We have grown both revenue and profit, with growth across all three of our fee-earning departments," said managing partner Alan Harris on the firm's results for the year to the end of March. The post Montagu Evans now debt free as agency reports year of growth appeared first on Property Week.