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.

As prices have continued to climb, finding a four-bedroom condo below $2 million has become increasingly difficult. For many buyers, that budget is now more commonly associated with larger three-bedroom units, particularly in newer developments. That said, there are still opportunities in the resale market. Buyers who are willing to consider slightly older projects or […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condos — From Under $2M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you own a property in Singapore, there’s a good chance that you have used your CPF OA funds to make payments for your property downpayment and the subsequent mortgage payments. Such withdrawals from the CPF OA generates this thing called accrued interest. As rates fall, is it time to consider doing a CPF Voluntary Housing […] The post CPF Voluntary Housing Refund (VHR): How I’m Using My CPF OA as a “Time Deposit” first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Dunearn House is the first new condominium in Bukit Timah Turf City, the new residential estate taking shape in prime District 11. It is also the first new private residential development within the vicinity of the prestigious Swiss Club landed enclave in over three decades. The 380-unit project is jointly developed by Frasers Property, CSC […] The post Bukit Timah Turf City’s First Condo Starts From $1.475M — A First Look At Dunearn House first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The sale of an Executive flat at 232A Serangoon Avenue 2 has set a record resale price for a flat of this type in Serangoon. The 1,507 sq ft unit, between the 10th and 12th floors, changed hands for $1.27 million ($843 psf) when it was sold last week. This edges past the previous town […] The post A Serangoon Executive Flat Just Sold For A Record $1,270,000 — By The Slimmest Of Margins first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

China Property Market Free Falls! Lessons for Singapore and Malaysia Investors! China’s property market is still collapsing — five years in, with no floor in sight. In June 2026, 88 of 100 major cities recorded further price declines, and real (inflation-adjusted) home prices have fallen back to roughly 2010 levels, wiping out nearly 15 years […] The post China Property Continues To Free Fall! Lessons for Singapore & Malaysia Property Investors! first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Malaysia's Immigration Department said it had inspected 266 foreigners from 40 countries and found they had valid documents, though further checks were ongoing to ensure compliance with all other entry requirements and related laws.

Thailand has promised tougher nightspot safety measures after major fires in the past. Yet following the deadly bar fire in Bangkok on Sunday, bar owners, patrons and experts tell CNA many of the same problems persist. 

The Taiwan People’s Party aims to build goodwill and promote dialogue while supporting cross-Strait peace, its delegation leader says.

Asian stocks enjoyed a much-needed rally following a painful selloff in recent weeks as tech firms were battered by concerns over extended valuations and the vast sums invested in artificial intelligence.

In the second part of a series on India's artificial intelligence push, CNA looks at how hospitals are using AI to detect eye diseases and analyse medical scans, while doctors stress the technology remains a tool, not a replacement.

The North West city ranked second after London with nine new companies, ahead of Birmingham (six), Coventry (five) and Glasgow (five). The post Manchester emerges as life sciences growth hotspot appeared first on Property Week.

Housing secretary Steve Reed said that a number of MHCLG decisions had been paused “where the incoming prime minister would want to take a view”. The post Housing strategy pushed back to September to give new PM time to sign it off appeared first on Property Week.

The strategy has been launched alongside the acquisition of a 387-unit development site at Waterbeach in Cambridgeshire. The post Greystar unveils 20,000-home ‘garden-style’ delivery strategy appeared first on Property Week.

In the newly created role, Matthew Barratt will establish CO-RE's asset management offer, offering services to investors in addition to its development management and occupier market work. The post CO-RE hires Barratt to lead new asset management arm appeared first on Property Week.

Housebuilder Barratt Redrow has revealed plans to return £400m to shareholders in the new financial year after coming under pressure from a major shareholder. The post Barratt Redrow to return £400m to shareholders after investor pressure appeared first on Property Week.

The deals include pre-lets to Volvo Group UK and DIRKS Consumer Logistics, as well as a lease on a speculatively developed warehouse to GigaCloud Technology. The post SEGRO scores hat-trick of leasing deals at Coventry development appeared first on Property Week.

The transaction simplifies the ownership structure of the south London shopping centre, which forms a major part of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s planned regeneration of the town centre. The post URW buys Whitgift Centre freehold to pave the way for Croydon regeneration appeared first on Property Week.

Having previously used sale-and-leaseback deals and ground rents sales, the company is now reported to be considering a transaction secured against its supermarket estate. The post Morrison seeks £600m property-backed financing deal to lead turnaround appeared first on Property Week.

The five-year facility will enable Brydell Partners' acquisition of five apartment schemes in key London commuter hotspots, including Ealing, Waltham Forest and Wandsworth. The post Aldermore backs London resi portfolio acquisition with £85m loan appeared first on Property Week.

The funding will be used to facilitate large-scale upgrades to tenants' heating, kitchens and bathrooms and will be deployed over the next five years. The post Islington to invest £390m in homes upgrade after regulator uncovers ‘serious failings’ appeared first on Property Week.