The incoming month of February heralds the first Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise of this year. This time around, we’re looking at around 4,600 new flats across Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines, and Toa Payoh. A concurrent Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise will also take place, offering 3,000 flats across the island. What’s interesting to note […] The post We Review The February 2026 BTO Launch Sites (Bukit Merah, Toa Payoh, Tampines, Sembawang) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

There are fewer property agencies in the market today, and fewer people are signing up to be agents. As reported by the Straits Times of late, the scene for agencies continues to consolidate. Most industry watchers already know it’s something of an oligopoly, with the market cornered by the “big three” (Propnex, ERA, Huttons). While tighter anti–money […] The post Why The Rising Number Of Property Agents In 2026 Doesn’t Tell The Full Story first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Some countries in Asia have stepped up airport screening measures after Nipah virus cases emerged in India's West Bengal.

Almost 200 contacts linked to the Nipah virus cases were traced and found negative, India’s health ministry said on Tuesday (Jan 27). 

Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson said the £80m-a-year package would, from 1 April, be worth £1,650 for the average pub. Bills will then be frozen for a further two years. The post Pubs set to receive 15% discount on business rates bills after backlash appeared first on Property Week.

In its analysis, carried out in partnership with Savills, the British Property Federation revealed just 613 build-to-rent homes began construction last year. The post BTR construction volumes across London fall 80%, BPF finds appeared first on Property Week.