You may have seen advertisements claiming that HDB owners can upgrade to a condominium or private property without using any of their savings. Naturally, a few questions come to mind: Is this actually possible? Or is it just clever marketing? And if it’s real, could you qualify? The honest answer is this: yes, it is possible. […] The post Can You Really Afford to Upgrade to a Private Property? Here’s What You Need to Know first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Thinking of taking a bank loan for your HDB flat, but not quite sure if it’s actually the smarter move compared to an HDB loan? You’re definitely not alone. I’ve seen plenty of first-time buyers and even upgraders go down the same rabbit hole of interest rate tables, “promo” packages, and advice that sounds confident […] The post 11 Pros & Cons of Choosing a HDB Bank Loan first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim enters the new year facing escalating challenges within and outside party ranks, says University of Tasmania’s James Chin.

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The Building Safety Regulator's latest gateway 2 figures show continued positive progress following its summer reforms, with a record number of year-end determinations. The post BSR’s latest data shows steady progress as both decisions and new cases rise appeared first on Property Week.

The assets comprise six active elderly care properties and another six under construction, located mostly across North West England. The post Athena Healthcare sells 12 UK care assets appeared first on Property Week.