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.

China accused a Philippine military aircraft of illegally entering airspace over the disputed area in the South China Sea, while Manila said a Chinese fighter jet interfered with its routine patrol by repeatedly flying in close proximity.

Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain are expected across much of upper Thailand from Monday through Wednesday, increasing the risk of flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, the Thailand Meteorological Department said.

Rights monitors have raised concerns that members of the Rohingya minority may be sent back to Myanmar, where they have faced violent persecution.

Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, 16, was found unconscious and covered in blood in a school hall in Yong Peng last Saturday (Oct 3).

"Have a business plan covering a minimum of five years, and we will support it," said Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of Formula 1's governing body, the FIA. 

Some people have been spending their holiday hunting for fall webworm larvae, an invasive species the Beijing Wildlife Park has dubbed "the forest food monster".

The suspects were nabbed across the country in six provinces.

The European Union has toughened its stance towards Beijing to defend businesses against what it believes is unfair competition in critical sectors including cars.

Kemi Badenoch's party wants to replace the current rules around affordable homes and community funding with a single "one-stop" levy for developers. The post Tories pledge to scrap environmental quangos in radical deregulation proposals appeared first on Property Week.

The US REIT has already bought 24 homes in a £576m deal and will buy the rest of the assets next year as they reach completion. The post CareTrust agrees £1.1bn deal with LNT to acquire 45 UK care homes appeared first on Property Week.

The joint venture with Avenue Capital Group will help fund the development of 800 new homes plus student accommodation across Galway and Cork. The post Duffy Property secures €65m JV to boost Irish housing development appeared first on Property Week.

Knight Frank has been appointed to sell 5 Wigmore Street in the heart of the West End and is inviting offers of £20.7m-plus, reflecting a net initial yield of 4.59%. The post Marylebone office on the market for first time in 30 years appeared first on Property Week.

CEO Andrew Coombs said the firm's expanding German and UK portfolio "continues to drive rental growth through active asset management and close engagement with our occupiers". The post Sirius boosts rent roll 11.3% with further defence deals in its sights appeared first on Property Week.

The firm will refurbish the six-floor Midtown office building, which it bought for £11m in November 2025, to provide 23,000 sq ft of premium flexible workspace. The post Argyll launches £10m refurb of 33 Chancery Lane appeared first on Property Week.

The law firm has formally lodged a long-planned £120m-plus lawsuit against the firm, alleging investors were misled over rental income security, the firm's financial strength and its claimed social impact. The post Over 800 investors launch High Court claim against Home REIT appeared first on Property Week.

The Beauty and wellness brand's 1,300 sq ft store is its second opening in landlord Shaftesbury's West End estate. The post Kiehl’s signs for new European flagship Carnaby Street store appeared first on Property Week.

The financing expands its overall funding £700m as it prepares to back a wider range of schemes covering the whole development cycle. The post UK housebuilding lender Quantum secures £500m Goldman Sachs facility appeared first on Property Week.

He will take over from Neil Slater, who is standing down in December, as head of the industry charity working to end homelessness. The post LandAid appoints former Get Living boss Rick de Blaby as chair appeared first on Property Week.