Singapore’s property market has evolved as a result of policy adjustments and shifting market trends, spurred by recent crises such as the Global Financial Crisis in 2009 and the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019. Not all of it is bad and some steps, like cooling measures and loan curbs, were probably necessary to ensure stability in […] The post What “Lucky” Singaporean Homebuyers Used To Get Away With — That You Can’t Today first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A consortium of developers comprising CapitaLand Development, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, and UOL Group have submitted the top bid of $1.5 billion for a mixed-use government land sale (GLS) site in District 19. The bid price translates to $1,179 psf per plot ratio (ppr). The tender for the 504,820 sq ft site, which is located […] The post CapitaLand–UOL’s $1.5 Billion Hougang Central Bid May Put Future Prices Above $2,500 PSF first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

President Prabowo Subianto has suggested scrapping the direct election of governors, mayors and regents in Indonesia, citing high costs. Critics say it will not address corruption and bribery risks.

Hainan is now a distinct customs zone from the rest of mainland China. The tropical island province is being positioned as a testbed for policy and trade openness amid mounting external headwinds, say analysts.

The government is consulting on plans to move forward with the creation of a single construction watchdog to consolidate regulation of the sector. The post Government to create single construction regulator as part of Grenfell response appeared first on Property Week.

The landmark act is at the centre of Whitehall's plans to build 1.5 million homes this parliament and meet its 150 decisions target on major infrastructure. The post Industry upbeat as flagship Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law appeared first on Property Week.