Earlier this month, Ministry of Finance published an Occasional Paper “Income Growth, Inequality, and Social Mobility Trends in Singapore”. This paper reivew trends in income growth, inequality, and social mobility in Singapore. It also outlines theGovernment’s approach and policies to sustain a fair and inclusive society. This is an update of an earlier paper published […] The post Are We Holding Too Much Home Equity? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Thinking of buying a home with a friend in Singapore? For many singles, home ownership can feel like a waiting game. You may be earning well, ready to move out, and frustrated by rising rents, yet not keen, or eligible, to buy alone. That’s why buying a property with a friend has become an increasingly […] The post Buying a Home With a Friend in Singapore As Co-Owners first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

With private condos being much pricier after COVID, it’s reasonable that some families are turning to 5-room flats instead. But contrary to coffee shop talk, not every 5-room flat costs “nearly a million dollars or more” today. Even if you were to pick a 5-room flat near an MRT station, there are still affordable options […] The post Here Are The Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats Near An MRT You Can Still Buy From $550K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Today, and throughout the rest of this week, many families who celebrate Chinese New Year will be busy with reunion dinners and wishing relatives good health and prosperity. Some of you might give out hong baos this year, some of you might still be receiving them. There will be many new homeowners welcoming friends and […] The post Happy Chinese New Year from Stacked first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Every time a large TOTO jackpot makes the headlines, everyone starts contemplating what exactly they’d buy if that money materialised for them. With the total jackpot for the upcoming TOTO Hong Bao Draw 2026 hitting $12 million, that’s a windfall that opens the door to a lot more expensive things. But most Singaporeans aren’t the […] The post How I’d Invest $12 Million On Property If I Won The 2026 Toto Hongbao Draw first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Thomas Hobbes wrote that people accumulate wealth not out of excess, but out of fear. That’s what comes to mind with this latest report on inequality in Singapore. Now most of that article covers familiar ground: the constant back-and-forth argument about how the GINI co-efficient should be calculated, so as to produce the most soothing results on […] The post The Unexpected Side Effect Of Singapore’s Property Cooling Measures first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Headwinds in China’s prime residential property market continue, as the harsh winds of fragile buying sentiment contribute to weak demand across many major Chinese cities, according to a global market report by Savills. This year, the value of prime residential properties in China is forecasted to fall by 2% to 3.9% across major Chinese cities, […] The post Savills Just Revealed Where China And Singapore Property Markets Are Headed In 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The ubiquitous 4-room flat is the workhorse of Singapore’s housing market. At just the right mix of size and quantum, they’re the most commonly sought first home for buyers. And yet, with the resale market still pricey following COVID, many homebuyers have found that affordable 4-room flats right now often mean an ulu location; and […] The post Here Are The Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats Near An MRT You Can Still Buy From $450K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

On Thursday, Feb 12, we hear Prime Miister Lawrence Wong deliver his Budget 2026 message in parliament. But as far as the housing market goes, you might notice housing policies took a back seat this time around. Does that mean there’s nothing for us to dissect? There was no mention of HDB flats, Executive Condos […] The post Why Housing Took A Back Seat In Budget 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The deployment of the missiles would significantly enhance Iran’s strike capabilities and pose a threat to US naval forces in the region, two weapons experts said.

Adams’ nomination by US President Donald Trump last year had sparked controversy due to reportedly misogynistic remarks the right-wing commentator has made, as well as his public support for Israel in 2024.

Punch's predicament has sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase with large crowds thronging Ichikawa City Zoo.

The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia has been seen for much of its history as a cornerstone of the region’s relative stability.

Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar - the newly appointed chairman of Malaysia’s opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional - has his work cut out for him, say analysts.   

James Watt is also assembling financial backing from external investors for his bid to buy the ailing craft beer giant. The post Brewdog co-founder to pour £10m into company rescue bid appeared first on Property Week.

Stoke Rochford Hall comprises a three-storey manor house with 110 en-suite bedrooms and extensive conferencing and leisure facilities. The post The Timeless Collection snaps up grade I-listed Lincolnshire manor house hotel appeared first on Property Week.

The 10-year funding programme aims to accelerate the development of around 300,000 homes. The post Bidding opens for £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme appeared first on Property Week.

SNG chief finance officer Pete Benz said the facility would allow the group “to keep building the affordable homes our communities need, while upgrading the homes we already manage”. The post SNG secures £200m Lloyds package to help fund 25,000 social housing push appeared first on Property Week.

Fassa Bortolo's purpose-built manufacturing and distribution facility at New Stanton Park will comprise a manufacturing plant, 140,000 sq ft of warehousing and distribution space, 30,000 sq ft of office headquarters and a training centre. The post Italian construction materials giant gets green light for Derbyshire facility appeared first on Property Week.

Deputy leader Richard Tice said the act was “already reducing the supply of properties to rent and therefore increasing the prices”. The post Reform pledges to abolish Renters’ Rights Act appeared first on Property Week.

Justice Kimblin said a planning inspector decision had failed to address whether the developer should make a financial contribution for new roads. The post High Court overturns approval for Peel NRE’s Trafford I&L scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Following completion of the acquisition, the portal will continue to operate as a standalone brand, retaining its existing leadership team. The post Zoopla buys 100% stake in online resi property portal appeared first on Property Week.

AIB has provided a £131m financing package to back last summer's acquisition of the 31-property Ireland and UK portfolio by Panadox. The post Pandox secures AIM loan to support £1.22bn Dalata acquisition appeared first on Property Week.

The group said the drop in profits reflected a £73.7m revaluation loss, compared to a £239.6m gain in 2024. The post Unite Group profits plummet 78% as it forecasts weaker 2026 appeared first on Property Week.