Summary Construction firms say they are adapting to a new normal of elevated material and fuel costs after disruptions to global supply chains linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Companies warn that higher prices for concrete, cement, rebar and bitumen are eroding profit margins and could drive up future tender prices. While project […] The post [Post 1470] Rising construction material costs could put pressure on future housing prices first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

HDB Resale Prices Are Falling – Will They Keep Falling? | Exclusive with Dragon Tan For the first time in years, HDB resale prices have declined for two consecutive quarters. Is this just a temporary pause, or is Singapore’s housing market entering a new phase? Joining me is one of Singapore’s leading real estate professionals, […] The post Will HDB Prices Continue to Crash? Expert Interview! first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Buying your first home in Singapore is one of the biggest financial decisions newlyweds will make. CPF savings and HDB grants help newly married couples lower their upfront cash needs, reduce the housing loan required, and plan more confidently for their first HDB flat. The Singapore government provides two main forms of support for first-time […] The post How CPF and HDB Grants Help Newlyweds Buy Their First Home first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Singapore salaries have grown significantly over the past five years across finance, tech, and professional services. But so have new launch condo prices. The question most working Singaporeans are genuinely asking is: at what income level does buying a new private condo actually make sense? Let’s run the numbers for the upcoming Thomson Reserve condo at Bright […] The post Can You Afford A Thomson Reserve Unit on a Singapore Salary? The Real Numbers first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The tender for a new Executive Condominium (EC) site at Admiralty Walk was launched on June 30. This government land sale (GLS) site is the second EC plot that the government has released for sale after it rolled out significant changes to the EC scheme last month. Nearly all of the EC sites launched for sale by the government […] The post This New Admiralty EC Comes With A 10-Year MOP — But It Could Be Priced More Competitively first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Global headwinds, geopolitical and economic uncertainty haven’t made a dent on Singapore’s prime office rents which are on track to record its sixth consecutive quarterly growth. According to data from CBRE, Grade A offices rents in the Central Business District (CBD) edged up 0.8% q-o-q to $12.50 psf per month (pm) in 2Q2026, up from $11.36 psf […] The post Why Singapore’s Office Rents Are Still Climbing Despite Global Uncertainty first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Nearly a third of the landed properties (valued at more than $10 million each) that sold during the first six months of this year were priced above $15 million. This figure excludes the sale of Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) that were registered in 1H2026. According to a market report by PropNex Realty, 32.9% of the landed homes […] The post Singapore’s Landed Home Market Has Slowed In 2026 — So Why Is It Still A Sellers’ Market? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

I know someone who will walk two extra blocks for noodles that are 50 cents cheaper, and who only goes to town when a buddy can give him a ride. Yet a few years back, this same person paid the highest price for their four-room flat in the area they live in. Next year, this […] The post What The June BTO Results Reveal About How Singaporeans Really Choose Their Homes first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As condo prices have climbed over the years, buyers have increasingly had to compromise on space. In many newer developments, three-bedroom units have become more compact, with designers relying on more efficient layouts to maximise every square foot. Older condos, however, offer something different. This week, we looked at five resale condos that stand out […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest Freehold 3-Bedroom Condos — From Under $1.7M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For some Singaporeans, Pasir Ris might feel like one of the most ‘ulu’ towns in Singapore. For those who have never lived there, the area might seem little more than chalets and the beach. But Pasir Ris has transformed significantly over the years, and the housing market there is growing by leaps and bounds. From […] The post We Analysed 2-Bedroom Condos In Pasir Ris: Here’s The Strongest Performer first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Analysts say the visit is significant for regional geopolitical dynamics, as it signals a potential shift in how some members of the regional bloc are engaging with Myanmar's military-backed administration.

"Cooperation between nations ... should not target or harm the interests of third parties," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said after talks between India and Japan.

Johor caretaker chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the launch of the zone’s master plan need not wait until the Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat at the end of the year, prompting a swift rebuttal from Economy Minister Akmal Nasir.

The U1 robot can hold conversations and even be customised to resemble loved ones or celebrities. UBTech is targeting single people and those aged over 60, positioning the lifelike android as a companion to help combat loneliness.

The jolt struck at a depth of 120km, around 58km west of Tobelo.

Aakash Desai, chief investment officer & head of private credit at 360 ONE Asset, sees Indian private credit as transitioning from an opportunistic trade to a strategic allocation. Supported by strong macro growth, structural credit inefficiencies and improving institutional frameworks, the asset class offers investors access to a scalable, high-yielding and defensively structured opportunity set.

A panel of residential experts has welcomed moves from the government to introduce regulations that will hold leasing and estate agents to account with mandatory qualifications. The post Qualifications for agents and digitisation key in boosting resi sales, RICS panel says appeared first on Property Week.

The UK build-to-rent (BTR) sector saw investment total £2.2bn in Q2 2026, marking the strongest second quarter on record, according to new research from Savills. The post Investment for UK BTR hits record £2.2bn across Q2, Savills reports appeared first on Property Week.

Views are being sought from residents, businesses and landowners on the mayoral development corporation, which would have powers to purchase land, raise monies and make planning decisions. The post Consultation launched on development corporation for Liverpool’s North Docks appeared first on Property Week.

Colliers has been appointed to market the Blue Star House office building in Brixton, which has consent for a 341-apartment scheme. The post Derwent London to sell London aparthotel development site for £30m appeared first on Property Week.

Vengrove plans to carry out sustainability upgrades on the two assets, which are near Birmingham and in Warrington. The post Vengrove buys two mid-box logistics assets for £24.7m appeared first on Property Week.

The loan will support the refinancing of the 197-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn hotel, which is next to the famous Silverstone motor-racing circuit. The post Banor Capital wins £40m loan for Silverstone Hilton hotel appeared first on Property Week.

The real asset adviser has appointed Tom James and Chris Moore to its valuation team. They will work to expand the firm's offering in Manchester. The post Cluttons poaches Avison Young duo to strengthen Northern presence appeared first on Property Week.

Lloyds and ABN AMRO joined existing lenders Barclays, HSBC UK, ING and The Royal Bank of Scotland in a refinancing to lower the REIT's borrowing costs. The post Supermarket Income REIT wins £445m loan package appeared first on Property Week.

The firm will move to the space in 2030 when its current central London office at Charing Cross is set for refurbishment. The post PwC seals 350,000 sq ft prelet at Canary Wharf’s One Eden office refurb scheme appeared first on Property Week.

The development will form zone 2 of the Chelmsford Garden Community development and includes schools, healthcare facilities, employment space and over 320 acres of public open space. The post Vistry and L&Q win approval for 3,500-home Chelmsford scheme appeared first on Property Week.