Should individual homeowners be allowed to list their properties on online property portals, instead of it being exclusive to agents? On July 28, after announcing major upcoming changes to the property agent industry, I heard Senior Minister of State for National Development, Sun Xueling, also share that this is something the authorities are currently studying. On […] The post Could This Proposed Move Let Homeowners Sell Without Property Agents? It’s Not That Simple first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A couple I met last year were both in their early 50s. Their condominium was almost fully paid, but as they began preparing for retirement, they realised that a large part of their wealth was tied up in the property. They were asset-rich, but the home did not generate the income they would eventually need […] The post No More 15-Month Wait: What Condo Owners Must Know Before Right-Sizing first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Large freehold penthouses are not actually hard to find. What is tough to find, however, are the ones that manage to stay below the $3 million mark. As such, those who love these gigantic, highly unique properties often have to turn to the older resale options. That is, however, not always a huge drawback. Many older freehold […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest Freehold Penthouses With 2,000 Sqft+ Space — From Under $3M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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.

Tokyo and New Delhi launched an initiative on Jul 1 to build 1,000 biogas plants across India by 2030, aimed at powering 2.5 million vehicles. Analysts expect an uneven road ahead as favourable conditions collide with formidable obstacles.

India’s largest multispecialty hospital network by bed capacity opened more than 10% above its offer price. In another deal, KKR has agreed to acquire Hyderabad-based hospital chain Medicover Hospitals India, as the country’s private healthcare market grows.

India’s largest multispecialty hospital network by bed capacity opened more than 10% above its offer price. In another deal, KKR has agreed to acquire Hyderabad-based hospital chain Medicover Hospitals India, as the country’s private healthcare market grows.

China is now viewed more positively than the US in many countries. Reversing this will be harder than Washington thinks, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Indonesia coach John Herdman said his team are "wounded and hungry" but they are confident of getting a result.

Online backlash reflects a growing demand for authentic experiences among travellers rather than destinations designed for virality, experts say.  

The company said the purchase of the undeveloped plot is part of its strategy of investing in well-located employment sites across the Thames Valley. The post Jansons snaps up £35m Thames Valley Park plot in Reading appeared first on Property Week.

The council-backed scheme will regenerate an abandoned grain silo and its surrounding waterfront site into homes, workspaces, shops and leisure offerings. The post Capital&Centric appointed development manager for Ipswich regen scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Chief executive Paul Williams said "leasing activity, rental growth and progress on capital allocation give us confidence in delivering our medium-term earnings growth objectives". The post Derwent London swings to first-half loss but upgrades earnings guidance appeared first on Property Week.

In tandem with sealing Aberdeen's biggest office letting since 2017 at Caledonia House, Drum has also completed the re-acquisition of the building, which it developed, but sold in 2012. The post Drum secures 103,000 sq ft Aberdeen letting to energy firm CB&I appeared first on Property Week.

Time Out Market will open at the 10 Piccadilly development in London's West End, which is due to complete in the summer of 2028. The post Time Out seals deal with Crown Estate to bring flagship food market to London appeared first on Property Week.

Chief executive Dean Finch said the group delivered a “strong first-half performance” in a “challenging market”. The post Persimmon ups new homes guidance as it boosts profits and revenue appeared first on Property Week.

One month on from approving the plan, Mr Justice Hildyard has published an expanded explanation of his decision to greenlight the retailer's restructuring. The post Judge behind TGJones restructuring approval expresses frustration at rushed process appeared first on Property Week.

Sustainability consultancy Evora and its energy data collection subsidiary Metry are the latest additions to a wave of takeovers by Deepki. The post Deepki acquires Evora Global and Metry appeared first on Property Week.

The commercial estate, managed by Valouran, comprises 116,000 sq ft of prime office space and 24,000 sq ft of retail and restaurant space across 14 units. The post Office and retail estate in Victoria put up for sale appeared first on Property Week.

MRP, the property development and investment division of construction firm McAleer & Rushe, has secured a pre-let agreement with Dalata Hotel Group for a new four-star Clayton Hotel in Edinburgh city centre. The post MRP secures Dalata pre-let for Edinburgh hotel appeared first on Property Week.