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.

It has been about 14 years since Singapore last beat Thailand.

President Prabowo Subianto also announced that the government was planning to revise its citizenship law to allow some Indonesians to hold dual nationality for the first time.

Recent energy supply disruptions and price spikes have added urgency to the Philippines' efforts to tap potential offshore resources, says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) ordered schools under its authority to screen for weapons, maintain around-the-clock security and enforce strict protocols for visitors.

Friday’s State of the Nation address was Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s second since taking office in October 2024.

Humanitarian needs driven by climate disasters and global conflicts are continuing to outstrip available resources, putting growing pressure on an aid system already grappling with a funding squeeze, says IFRC Asia Pacific director Alexander Matheou. 

Canary Wharf Group co-owners Brookfield and Qatar Investment Authority have bought the HQ tower of Société Générale and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The post CWG’s investors pay £625m for Canary office block 1-5 Bank Street appeared first on Property Week.

English Cities Fund's Bicycle Works development will be owned by Royal London Asset Management's living fund when completed in 2028 and operated by its ProperTies Living arm. The post RLAM forward funds 331-home Wolverhampton BTR development appeared first on Property Week.

The applications form part of the 10-year masterplan to evolve the 444-acre estate in Oxfordshire into a leading campus for the development of global automotive, motorsport and mobility technology. The post Bicester Motion submits planning applications to kickstart £1bn masterplan appeared first on Property Week.

Canary Wharf Group and owner Qatar Investment Authority aim to refurbish the offices and add a visitor attraction and hotel, with terraces and balconies, when tenant HSBC moves out next year. The post Canary Wharf submits plans to overhaul HSBC Tower appeared first on Property Week.

The project will see the redevelopment of a 3.4-acre site that has been vacant for 12 years to support the construction of 165 houses and apartments. The post Wavensmere secures planning for £45m Edgbaston resi redevelopment appeared first on Property Week.

The portfolio comprises three developments – Archways, Leadmill Point and Westhill Hall – and takes MCR’s Sheffield purpose-built student accommodation portfolio to nearly 2,000 beds. The post MCR scores Unite Group’s 1,163-bed Sheffield PBSA portfolio appeared first on Property Week.

The deal includes Harvey Nichols' portfolio of six department stores in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester, together with its online business. The post Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group acquires Harvey Nichols appeared first on Property Week.

The London-based property investor was hit by a 7.2% fall in the value of its UK portfolio during the six months to the end of June. The post CLS Holdings reports fall in earnings and widening losses for H1 appeared first on Property Week.

E.Coleman Investments has acquired a 2.8-acre industrial open storage site in Hessle and exchanged on a lease with a tenant for open storage use. The post Burgeoning IOS investor snaps up Hull site in its fifth deal of the year appeared first on Property Week.

The retail park is now 94% let following the opening of the 44,690 sq ft store. The post M&S Food is fresh addition to Redevco’s Poole Retail Park appeared first on Property Week.