There’s a certain taboo in Singapore toward renting, though a good deal of it is self-inflicted. I’ve never actually heard anyone use the term tenant or renter as an insult, but the Singaporeans who are in that arrangement might consider themselves in an inadequate housing situation. While homeownership tends to be the norm for most Singaporeans, with homeownership rates for more […] The post When Renting In Singapore Is The Smarter Move — And Buying Can Wait first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The first real test has begun: Lentor Modern has gone live. The Lentor enclave is primed for transformation. But unlike the regional shifts and master planned rejuvenation in areas like Jurong East or Woodlands North, Lentor’s rejuvenation is not helmed by a single large developer. Instead, the transformation of the previously quiet landed neighbourhood is […] The post Lentor’s First Condo Is Complete — The Early Profits May Surprise You first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Bear attacks have killed a record 13 people in Japan this year, prompting emergency measures that make it easier for local governments to authorise hunters to shoot bears in populated areas.

Indonesia officially banned second-hand clothing imports in 2022 for economic and health reasons, but enforcement has been patchy.

Unite Students has finalised the formation of its joint venture (JV) with Newcastle University to develop new accommodation for 2,009 students. The post Unite Students and Newcastle University finalise JV for 2,009-bed scheme appeared first on Property Week.

The firm described the acquisition of the Staffordshire retail and leisure destination as a "strategic addition" to its growing portfolio. The post Potteries Centre in Stoke-on-Trent sold to Belgate Estates appeared first on Property Week.