Will Union Square and CanningHill Piers breathe new life into Clarke Quay? For several years, editorials and news headlines have painted a dire picture of the nightlife at Clarke Quay. Prominent and familiar F&B operators have exited the market, and most tenants point to rising rents, stiff alcohol duties, and high labour costs that make […] The post The Plan To Revive Clarke Quay Starts With 1,062 New Homes first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Throughout our series analysing executive condominiums (ECs) in Singapore, the story of The Canopy, a 406-unit development in Yishun, is a noteworthy case for the EC market. Launched for sale in November 2010, it entered the market after the Global Financial Crisis when the residential market in Singapore experienced an optimistic boom. At the time, interest […] The post Most EC Owners From This Era Made A Lot Of Money. Why Didn’t This Project Keep Up? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Thousands of rental agreements are signed each year, and every so often disputes concerning the security deposit between landlords and their tenants land both parties in court. A recently concluded dispute which featured a missing signed inventory list led to a landlord withholding $2,765 from a $8,000 deposit. The story behind this case, which worked its way […] The post How This Tenant Lost $1,695 From His Deposit — And How You Can Avoid The Same Costly Mistake first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One of the biggest misconceptions about becoming a real estate agent in Singapore is that success happens immediately after passing the RES examination. Many new agents enter the industry expecting quick results, only to discover that real estate is a business built on trust, consistency, and relationships. The first year can feel particularly challenging because […] The post The New Real Estate Agent’s Roadmap: What You Should Be Doing at 3, 6 and 9 Months (2026) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The days of $1.3 million being comfortably sufficient for a three-bedroom condo are gradually fading. In many newer projects today, that amount isn’t even enough for a two-bedroom unit, especially if it’s in a more developed location. That doesn’t mean affordable family-sized homes have disappeared though. Older developments, and condos in less well-known locations, can […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 3-Bedroom Condos You Can Still Buy — From Under $1.3M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

When the government first introduced the Sellers Stamp Duty (SSD) in 2010, to curb short-term housing speculation, it was a clear move by the government to ‘kill’ the act of residential property ‘flipping’. Now, after several revisions to the SSD framework, including the latest revisions rolled out in 2025, I have a more nuanced perspective of […] The post Why Some New Condo Owners Struggle To Sell Even After Prices Have Risen first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

There are properties you move into and eventually stop noticing, and then there are homes that genuinely improve the quality of your everyday life. Lucerne Grand firmly belongs to the second category. It is a residential development that has been designed with real care, clear purpose, and a sharp understanding of what modern homeowners in […] The post Lucerne Grand: Refined Living in the Heart of Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Our property market may be the only thing with more sudden U-turns than Upper Thomson Road. I reckon that most of our longtime readers might be able to pick out distinctive design trends in the condominium market. Perhaps some seasoned property agents and real estate investors could even identify the age of a project, even […] The post The Condo Features Singaporeans Once Avoided — That Buyers Now Actively Want first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The record price for a resale four-room HDB flat in Punggol has been set by a unit at Northshore Straitsview, a Build-To-Order (BTO) development in Punggol. The 1,033 sq ft unit, between the 25th – 27th floors, changed hands for $870,000 ($842 psf) when it was sold earlier this week. This sale trumps the previous […] The post A Punggol 4-Room HDB Just Sold For A Record $870,000 — Despite One Major Drawback first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Private pools are usually associated with larger luxury homes, and much higher price points. But there are still pockets of the market where buyers can find freehold condo units with their own pool space, without crossing the $2 million mark. This week, we looked at a mix of duplex penthouses and ground-floor patio units that […] The post Here Are 5 Surprisingly Affordable Freehold Condos With Private Pools — From Under $2M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Operators say bookings have weakened and celebrations are becoming smaller as inflation, uncertainty and concerns over remittances weigh on consumers.

The suspected ring leader of the alleged syndicate claimed at least 12 babies were sent to Singapore for adoption for between S$17,000 and S$21,600 per child.

Analysts say Malaysia’s main opposition party PAS would prioritise a pact with a breakaway Bersatu faction, while a more formal cooperation with the United Malays National Organisation remains a longer-term possibility. 

The suspected ring leader of the alleged syndicate claimed at least 12 babies were sent to Singapore for adoption for between S$17,000 and S$21,600 per child.

The soldiers from the military's Strategic Intelligence Agency were sentenced to between one-and-a-half and three years in prison for the attack in March that left Andrie Yunus blind in one eye.

From daily-wage labourers to small business owners, millions are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures of beyond 40°C while trying to earn a living.

The head of the election watchdog has resigned over the ballot paper row, but authorities have not offered to hold a new vote, sparking protests.

The Malaysian home ministry will “respond accordingly” once the Election Commission announces key dates for the Johor state polls on Friday, said home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

The homes will be built on a former runway as part of the wider Alconbury Weald masterplan for the redevelopment of the former airbase. The post Taylor Wimpey to build 272 homes at former East Anglia RAF site appeared first on Property Week.

Reports suggest the prime minister is considering bringing in the cap a year earlier than proposed amid growing pressure from MPs to speed up leasehold reform. The post Ground rent caps could be brought forward to next year appeared first on Property Week.

The 900,000 sq ft site is set to open this autumn and follows the recent opening of a fulfilment centre in nearby Northampton. The post Amazon to open £500m distribution facility in Kettering appeared first on Property Week.

Lauro Asset Management has told the REIT that the London stock market is "undervaluing” it. The post Activist investor urges SEGRO to spin off data centre business appeared first on Property Week.

The flex office operator will join occupiers including The LEGO Group and PayPal in the redeveloped landmark South Bank building. The post Fora signs for 46,332 sq ft flex office at 76 Southbank appeared first on Property Week.

Tritax acquired the 74-acre Manor Farm site in January 2025 with plans to deliver a £365m data centre with potential for 107-megawatt capacity in phase one. The post Housing secretary approves Tritax’s 448,000 sq ft Slough data centre appeared first on Property Week.

Fin has agreed reversionary leases on the eighth and ninth floors of The Warehouse, while Fresha has regeared its lease across three floors of The Tower. The post Helical completes 60,000 sq ft of lettings at The Bower in Old Street appeared first on Property Week.

Construction of the Allesley Heights scheme is set to commence next month, with the first residents expected to move in from spring next year. The post Avant Homes greenlit to deliver £18.8m Coventry resi scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Fleurets managing Paul Hardwick (left) said: “The combined strength of the two companies and the additional service lines that we can offer our clients will be invaluable.” The post Graham + Sibbald continues acquisition spree with Fleurets deal appeared first on Property Week.

This has been driven by falling rents and a drop in valuations as the London office landlord continues to reshape the business amid shareholder pressure. The post Falling rents and valuations drive £120.5m loss at Workspace Group appeared first on Property Week.