The weak point of most real estate for sale in Thailand for investment is not the entry. Launch prices are low, payment plans are long and the yield projections are generous. The weak point is the day the owner wants out, because the pool of people who can buy a unit from a foreigner is […] The post Real estate in Thailand for investment: plan the exit before the purchase first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

We walk through Gardenia Road, a quiet landed estate in Upper Thomson a few minutes on foot from Thomson Plaza and Upper Thomson MRT. Growing up in Upper Thomson meant prata on weekend mornings followed by a trip to the TreeTop Walk to burn it off. To this day, I still fondly think of Thomson […] The post I Toured A Freehold Landed Estate Near Thomson Plaza With Homes From Under $4M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Plot ratio is the total floor area a building may have, divided by the size of its plot. How URA sets it, what it counts, and why it matters to buyers. Plot ratio is the total floor area of a building divided by the area of the plot it stands on. URA sets a ceiling […] The post What Is Plot Ratio, and How Does It Cap What Gets Built? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

High yields can be misleading. Here’s how to evaluate the rental performance of a property. In the property industry, one of the most dreaded questions is often: “Is this a good rental property?” This doesn’t stem from any difficulty in getting the right rental figures. Any reasonably equipped property agent – including those on the […] The post How To Tell If A Singapore Condo Is Really A Good Rental Investment first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Some parents and would-be parents place heavy emphasis on the school they hope their child will attend. Most of these parents start planning for this years in advance, banking on the Home School Distance (HSD) policy to give their child the best chance of enrolling in their preferred school. This gives priority registration if their […] The post We Compared 10 Condos Near Nan Chiau Primary — Here’s How Much They Cost first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

359 condo, apartment and EC resales that URA added in the week of 30 October – 5 November 2026, with prices, sizes and tenures. URA’s data added 359 non-landed resale transactions in the week of 30 October – 5 November 2026, across 265 projects. The median price was S$1,768 per sq ft. The highest price […] The post Non-Landed Resale Transactions: Week of 30 October – 5 November 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Two factory-converted workers’ dormitories in Tuas have been put up for sale at a guide price of $20 million and $25 million, respectively. Both properties sit along Tuas View Close, and the more expensive $25 million property is a four-storey dorm. It obtained its TOP in 2026 and is fully tenanted. Crucially, the owner has […] The post Why Two Former Factories Have Hit The Market With Combined $45 Million Price Tag first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Bukit Timah has long been a sought-after address for families, for its schools, its greenery and the everyday amenities around Beauty World. But buying a three-bedroom home here usually means deciding what to give up. Older developments tend to offer far more space for the money, though on shorter remaining leases and often in need […] The post Here Are 5 Affordable 3-Bedroom Condos In Bukit Timah — From $1.53M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

HDB’s November 2026 BTO exercise offers 7,964 flats in six towns. See what 4-room resale flats cost and rent for in the same estates. HDB opened applications for 7,964 BTO flats on 4 November 2026. Next door, a 4-room resale flat in Bedok, the town with the most flats on offer, sold for a median […] The post November BTO: 7,964 Flats vs Resale Prices in the Same Towns first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In 12 months of URA resale deals, freehold condos did not always sell for more per sq ft than leasehold. What the gap looks like by district and lease age. No. In URA resale caveats for the 12 months to Aug 2026, freehold condos and apartments had a median price of S$1,904 per sq ft. […] The post Does freehold always beat leasehold in Singapore? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Analysts told CNA the resignation could let President Prabowo further consolidate his influence while complicating ex-leader Jokowi's efforts to preserve his family's political standing.

Japan’s Ambassador to ASEAN Koji Yonetani tells CNA that Tokyo hopes to strengthen ties with the bloc while upholding its longstanding commitment to peace and regional stability.

The owner of Dubai Investments Park has completed the UAE’s first IPO of 2026, offering investors a projected 7.5% dividend yield.

US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, amid questions over his negotiating leverage.

Najib Razak had submitted a written request for a second residence to be included in his house arrest arrangements, but this was not approved. 

Resolving the Taiwan question is an "unwavering historical mission" of China's Communist Party, said Chinese President Xi Jinping.

"We would like to sincerely apologise to the Korean public and football fans for the concern caused by recent reports concerning the national team," Son Heung-min and four other South Korean players.

The Upper House will now have three days to officially approve his resignation and another 60 days to select a replacement. 

The east London scheme near Old Street Station will convert three office blocks into homes, workspace and a community hub. The post HUB wins greenlight for 490-home Hackney co-living development appeared first on Property Week.

The latest investments from high-net-worth individuals and family offices take the fund's total spending power to around £40m. The post Rankeilour secures over £20m for UK warehouse fund appeared first on Property Week.

The regional property investor has reduced its gross borrowings by £33.1m to £233.1m, with its net loan-to-value ratio falling from 40.4% at the end of 2025 to 38.5%. The post Regional REIT cuts debt following £32m of disposals appeared first on Property Week.

Chief executive Dean Finch said the housebuilder's "clear strategy has allowed the group to increase both sales and planning approvals". The post Persimmon reports steady performance with sale rates up appeared first on Property Week.

The loan will support the office building's conversion into a 288-bed student accommodation scheme with amenities including a cinema and gym. The post MCR wins £35.5m Atelier loan for Glasgow PBSA conversion appeared first on Property Week.

The board, set to meet for the first time next week, will allow councils and developers to discuss how building regulations, standards and the planning system are holding back development. The post Rayner to host housing board with developers and local leaders appeared first on Property Week.

There are 602 data centres in the UK, as of October, according to data from Search Acumen. That figure is estimated to swell to 785 next year – a 30% annual increase. The post UK data centre development to ramp up uninhibited by US sector turmoil appeared first on Property Week.

The scheme by Birmingham City Council and Berkeley would have created more than 10,000 homes over a 20-year period, 20% of them allocated for affordable tenures. The post Birmingham’s £2.2bn Ladywood regeneration plans axed over viability pressures appeared first on Property Week.

Commercial property consultancy Knight Frank is marketing the 25,600 sq ft Lidl store in Griffnock for offers over £6.82m, reflecting a net initial yield of 5.5%. The post Prime supermarket in Glasgow suburb hits market for nearly £7m appeared first on Property Week.

The buyer's workplace arm will refurbish the park to create smaller, fully fitted office suites and improve its environmental performance. The post Seneca acquires Lawnswood Business Park in Leeds appeared first on Property Week.