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 23-year-old was caught at Woodlands Checkpoint allegedly carrying fake employee passes and official-looking stamps bearing the emblems of the Supreme Court and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The man had entered Malaysia illegally in May while his girlfriend had entered legally. This is the second case in a week in which Malaysian police have rescued Singaporean kidnap victims.

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji coaxed and cajoled China's way into the World Trade Organization in 2002 through gruelling negotiations. 

A Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after liftoff on Monday (Aug 10), bringing its half-decade run of successful missions to a fiery end. The extent of the fallout on China’s space programme will hinge on what investigators uncover, say analysts.

A navy vessel and other ships evacuated 172 people from the stricken passenger vessel, including two Australian tourists.

The council will reconsider the scheme, including 3,300 homes, after local campaigners said it would increase pollution, result in a loss of shops and not contribute enough to local infrastructure. The post Henley’s £1.3bn mixed-use Salford masterplan hits planning hurdle appeared first on Property Week.

Jewellery retailer Lovisa and menswear retailer Moss take 1,000 sq ft and 3,750 sq ft respectively, while US fast-food chain Wingstop took 3,300 sq ft at the end of June. The post British Land secures trio of new retailers at Glasgow Fort appeared first on Property Week.

Overall construction was also down 29% year on year, with declines for all commercial subsectors. The post Resi construction down 46% year on year, Glenigan reports appeared first on Property Week.

The Craigtoun Park site has consent for 60,000 sq ft of retail, office and business units in a range of sizes. The post West Coast acquires St Andrews development site for £25m business park appeared first on Property Week.

Danish retailer Søstrene Grene leads the wave of new arrivals at the Scottish shopping centre. The post NewRiver secures four tenants at The Gyle in Edinburgh appeared first on Property Week.

The council is seeking a partner with a track record in large-scale regeneration, placemaking, funding and delivery to redevelop a 13-acre site near the town centre. The post Blackpool seeks developer for £90.4m residential-led regeneration scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Digital engineering firm GlobalLogic, US legal firm Ogletree Deakins and cloud-based business solutions firm Pure IP have taken space at Cannon Green. The post Quadrant signs trio for refurbished City office scheme appeared first on Property Week.

London led with 73,027 sq ft of lettings, more than triple the figure for Q1. The post Record H1 for Golden Triangle lettings as venture capital funding surges, Knight Frank reports appeared first on Property Week.

The 24-month facility refinances an existing private bank loan against the 22 luxury serviced apartments at Golden Square in London's West End. The post Cohort Capital agrees £20m refinancing deal for Soho apartment block appeared first on Property Week.

The housebuilder expects underlying operating profits of around £320m, up from £303.5m last year. The post Bellway predicts steady rise in full-year profits and completions appeared first on Property Week.