A five-room flat at Natura Loft has set a record resale price for a five-room flat in Bishan. The 1,292 sq ft Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) unit at Block 273A Bishan Street 24, between the 37th – 39th floors, changed hands for $1.711 million ($1,324 psf) when it was sold this week. This […] The post A 5-Room DBSS At Bishan Just Sold For A Record $1.711M — Beating The Previous High By $79,000 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Latest results: Singapore HDB resale prices continue to fall! HDB resale prices have now fallen for the third consecutive quarter. The latest estimates show prices dipping 0.2% in Q3 2026, after declines of 0.1% in Q1 and 0.3% in Q2 — even after the Government lifted the 15-month wait-out period for private-property owners buying resale […] The post Expert Interview: Singapore HDB resale prices continue to fall! Worst is yet to come? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

VillaCarte Group launches Layan Verde, a US$637 million integrated development in Bang Tao, Phuket, with 774 apartments, two five-star hotels and entry prices from US$234,386. As the residential market in Phuket matures, buyers there show a clear preference for larger and more functional residences, with most of the buying demand fuelled by international buyers who […] The post Inside Phuket’s New US$637M Integrated Development — Where Apartments Start From S$299K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Home ownership is largely widespread in Singapore, and most solutions to a change in living needs tend to start from there. We’ve consistently maintained one of the world’s highest home ownership rates at around 90% – the idea of buying a home is part of our social culture, and among many Singaporeans there’s an assumption […] The post Singaporeans Hate The Idea Of Renting — But Sometimes It’s The Smarter Property Move first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary New construction technologies trialled for the first time by the Housing and Development Board could mean shorter waiting times for homeowners. One expert says their adoption can help with upskilling manpower, while reducing the sector’s reliance on labour. Eugene Chow has more. The post [Post 1618] Shorter BTO wait times possible as HDB trials new tech with success: Expert first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Two months of ranking Singapore’s rental yields shows why higher rent doesn’t mean higher returns, why smaller units usually win, and why even top yielding condos still needed a monthly top-up. Citing rental yields commonly shows up in property listings, real estate agent pitches, and even in the marketing materials of some new launch projects. […] The post We Studied What Makes A Good Condo Rental Investment — Here Are 8 Things That Stood Out first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Two freehold properties on Mohamad Sultan Road have been listed for sale. Located on a razor thin site of 4,221 sq ft at 22 & 23 Mohamad Sultan Road, the properties comprise an eight-storey serviced apartment building (22 Mohamad Sultan) and a four-storey commercial building with basement (23 Mohamad Sultan). Collectively, the two properties are […] The post This Freehold Serviced Apartment in River Valley Is On Sale for $38M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One-bedders are usually where buyers expect to compromise on space, particularly if the requirements are freehold tenure and a sub-$1 million budget. But older boutique developments can throw up some rather…let’s say unconventional alternatives to the standard compact one-bedroom layout. One thing to bear in mind is that, in the earlier generations of condos, a […] The post Here Are 5 Surprisingly Large Freehold 1-Bedroom Condos — All Under $1M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Illustration of an HDB flat and Singapore dollar bills representing rental income and expenses breakdown   I’ve shared my rental income numbers a few times on this blog, from $2,800 to $3,400 gross rent jump in my $2200/month side income update, to breaking even on our ABSD ahead of schedule. But I’ve never actually sat […] The post I Rent Out My HDB for $4,000/Month! But here’s What I Actually Keep. first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Not since the launch of Lentor Modern four years ago, have we seen a new condominium kickstart the development of a new private residential precinct. Back then, it ushered in a series of new projects that would eventually shape the Lentor Hills precinct. Now, the spotlight is on Sim Lian Group to set the pace […] The post I Toured A New Low-Rise Bukit Timah Condo With Only 3-Bedders And Above — From $2.57M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The state government’s decision on Wednesday (Oct 7) followed a directive from Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and was taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the health and safety of students.

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto and the governor of West Kalimantan are among 10 defendants.

In central Prachinburi province, 19 people have died, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

These included catching live sea cucumbers, using metal tools to dig out sea snails and clams, and picking up coral skeletons.

Asahi Breweries, Kirin Brewery, Sapporo Breweries, and Suntory are under investigation over suspicions they colluded to hike beverage prices in a violation of anti-monopoly laws. 

Under the new "K-Brand Government Certification System", consumers will now be able to check whether a product is authentic by scanning a QR code attached to it with their mobile phone.

In doing so, the RBI has shifted gears to join several central banks around the world who have raised rates to curb price rises or boost their currencies.

Nearly 700,000 voters in Melaka are set to cast their ballots in the state polls on Nov 14.

The presence of US forces has repeatedly stirred resentment among residents in Okinawa over issues such as noise, aircraft crashes and the conduct of its troops.

The 400,000 sq ft data centre would replace HQ offices at Thames Valley Park that the tech company is due to finally vacate at the end of next year. The post Mapeley plans £200m data centre for Microsoft Reading campus appeared first on Property Week.

The company is seeking further acquisitions after buying four parks in Essex, Lincolnshire, West Sussex and Nottinghamshire. The post Serenity Parks acquires 1,500-home residential park portfolio appeared first on Property Week.

Hospitality firm Common Table Group has sealed a deal to buy 57 restaurant sites and one hotel from Premier Inn-owner Whitbread for an undisclosed sum. The post Hospitality firm snaps up former Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants appeared first on Property Week.

The 2026 Deepki Index reveals that average final energy consumption rose from 156kWh/sq m in 2021 to 165kWh/sq m in 2025, a net increase of 5%. The post Energy use in Europe’s buildings rises 5% since 2021, with UK the most energy intensive appeared first on Property Week.

The North American firm has acquired a for-profit registered provider, believed to be WH Housing, which has been renamed URSA Affordable Housing. The post US property company Brookfield enters UK affordable housing market appeared first on Property Week.

The HRA has reopened with an initial 103 affordable units under management, with a further 63 council homes under construction across three sites. The post Maidstone council reopens Housing Revenue Account in push to deliver 1,000 homes appeared first on Property Week.

Riverside East comprises 14,000 sq ft of across two floors, as well as 27,000 sq ft of outdoor space. Amenities include a café and bar and an events space. The post P-Three and GCW appointed to let Olympic Park hospitality and leisure destination appeared first on Property Week.

M Core bought the 1m sq ft mall near Glasgow through it Sheet Anchor Evolve subsidiary, in its third Scottish shopping centre acquisition in as many years. The post M Core pays £20m for East Kilbride shopping centre appeared first on Property Week.

The vehicle parts distributor now occupies the entire park, having taken a second, 80,870 sq ft unit at the 710,870 sq ft development. The post AAG parks up for long stay at Panattoni Park Rotherham appeared first on Property Week.

The Greyfriars project is also expected to create more than 100,000 sq ft of retail, leisure and commercial space in the town centre. The post ECF submits plans for 1,220-home Northampton regeneration scheme appeared first on Property Week.