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.

Mortgage decisions in Singapore are often discussed in shorthand: how much you can borrow, what the monthly instalment looks like, and whether the rate on offer seems lower than the next bank’s. But housing loans are rarely that simple. MAS makes clear that loan rules are guardrails, not proof that a purchase is comfortable or […] The post 6 common myths about mortgages in Singapore — what home buyers often miss first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The sale of new condominium units virtually ground to a halt last month as the lack of any new launch project and the nearly month-long school holiday weighed on sales in the primary market. In total, 156 private homes (excluding Executive Condominium units) were sold by developers in June 2026. This is the lowest sales […] The post Singapore’s New Condo Sales Plunged 65% In June — Here’s What Happened first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Between a mass-market condominium built by a property conglomerate and a small-scale boutique project by a local developer, which would you probably assume is the ‘better’ development? Some people might have the impression that it’s the latter – the boutique project – based on the assumption that exclusivity and descriptions like ‘bespoke’ or ‘artisanal’ when […] The post Why Smaller Condo Developments Often Score Lower For Construction Quality In Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If it feels like more Singaporeans are packing up and building lives overseas, that’s because they are. According to a report by the Department of Statistics in September 2025, the number of Singaporeans residing overseas has grown from about 213,00 in 2016 to over 221,000 by the end of last year. There are now more […] The post I’m A Singaporean Living Overseas — Here’s What I’d Consider Before Buying Property Abroad first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Less than a third of the existing buildings at Gillman Barracks will remain standing after the area is transformed into a new housing estate in the future, based on a recent environmental impact assessment (EIA) and heritage study released by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) on July 10. The heritage study, conducted by conservation consultancy Studio […] The post Gillman Barracks Is Set To Become A New Housing Estate — Here’s What We Know So Far first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The Jul 25 edition of Guangxi Daily featured a front-page profile of hometown mathematician and Fields Medal winner Wang Hong. The headline’s layered wordplay has won praise and helped turn the copy into an unlikely keepsake.

Around 126,000 Rohingya refugees are registered with the UNHCR in Malaysia as of the end of February.

The top decision-making body of the ruling Communist party, the Politburo, acknowledged "difficulties and challenges facing the economy" at its meeting.

Citi has hired Cristina Mascanzoni to a new role in its capital markets and advisory team as director and technology coverage lead for Australia and New Zealand.

An upcoming 26km coastal road in India's financial capital is expected to affect about 45,000 mangrove trees, raising concerns over the loss of a natural defence against flooding and climate change.

A wave of artificial intelligence listings is attracting renewed investor interest, as Chinese AI firms seek fresh capital to fund growth despite many still operating at a loss.

Over the past two months, India has tightened oversight across its digital ecosystem, with moves affecting WhatsApp, Telegram, Truecaller and GoDaddy. What are the trade-offs? Experts weigh in. 

The deal by the Singapore infrastructure player is for a $60m green bond issued by India's Continuum Green Energy to support its renewable energy and battery storage expansion.

Former South Korea football coach Hong Myung-bo also denied receiving a US$2.6 million salary but declined to disclose the actual amount. 

The housing secretary has given the go-ahead for the site in Tower Hamlets, east London, to be redeveloped into a new mixed-use scheme with a data centre. The post Rayner approves Grow Places’ £500m Truman Brewery redevelopment appeared first on Property Week.

The lifestyle brand will expand to the retail park segment in autumn with stores in Glasgow and the near Middlesbrough. The post Oliver Bonas to enter retail park market with stores at two British Land sites appeared first on Property Week.

The asset is a key supply chain hub operated by DHL to support Jaguar's Halewood manufacturing plant. The post Redevco snaps up Jaguar’s Widnes open industrial storage site appeared first on Property Week.

The 50% stake was acquired from Palma Arndale BidCo, and marks Hammerson's first major external acquisition in over a decade. The post Hammerson acquires £218m Manchester Arndale stake as it eyes more external acquisitions appeared first on Property Week.

Oneder is initially offering two London sites, in White City and King's Cross, via the online booking platform. The post Airbnb partners with Oneder to add London flex workspaces to its offer appeared first on Property Week.

The fund has been seeded with an initial £118m from local authorities, foundations and a local government pension scheme, with the aim of housing around 15,000 people. The post Resonance launches £700m housing fund to reduce homelessness appeared first on Property Week.

The company will redevelop student schemes in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Glasgow, and an aparthotel in Oxford. The post Watkin Jones wins six PBSA and hotel refurb contracts totalling £60m appeared first on Property Week.

The group’s pre-tax profit rose from £59m in H1 2025 to £99m in H1 2026. The post PHP earnings jump 123% following Assura acquisition appeared first on Property Week.

Commercial property management and building consultancy Workman has strengthened its sustainability consultancy with three new appointments, joining its teams in Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester, Property Week can reveal. The post Workspace bolsters sustainability offering with trio of hires appeared first on Property Week.

The grade-II listed Georgian building on Berkeley Square was formerly a gallery, private members club and Louis Vuitton Hotel. The post Mayfair’s former Morton’s Club hits the market for £27.5m appeared first on Property Week.