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Dairy Farm Residences had a bit of a rocky start, and you may remember it from complaints about maintenance fees (which were eventually cut by around 40 per cent). That said, Dairy Farm Residences came to market with a mixed-use concept and a strong nature-focused pitch. With its greenery views and the fact that it would […]
The post Why This Mixed-Use Condo at Dairy Farm Is Lagging Behind the Market first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
2 months ago | thefinance.sg
Dual-key units have been an interesting property type to watch recently. Previously, we noted that dual-key units appeared to move more slowly at new launches, as of 2025. However, it’s challenging to draw a sweeping conclusion as to why: dual-key units have very different layouts and sizes, and not to mention, the transactions are low. […]
The post We Analysed Dual-Key Condo Units Across 2, 3 and 4 Bedders — And One Clear Pattern Emerged first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
2 months ago | thefinance.sg
You’d think by now, the idea of using polls to push a point would be obsolete; but it’s still going strong among insurers and property agencies. I’m talking about polls that are thinly veiled sponsored messages, along the lines of “nine out of 10 doctors prefer…etc.” style persuasiveness (or lack thereof.) Take, for instance, this report on […]
The post Are Singaporeans Moving Away From Property As A Retirement Strategy? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
3 months ago | thefinance.sg
On paper, the answer is just a straight yes. But due to confusion involving things like GFA harmonisation and actual increased affordability in prime districts, this has become a very loaded question to answer. It’s not that property agents or other industry players want to bamboozle you – it’s just that the current stewpot of factors makes […]
The post Are New Launch Condos Really Getting Cheaper in 2025? The Truth Isn’t What You Think first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
3 months ago | thefinance.sg
Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercises used to have a bad rep. In the past, it was often dismissed as buying the “leftovers nobody wants.” Some even whispered that such flats were possibly unlucky, because they were returned due to financial issues or divorces. But by the late 2010s, buyers have been more grounded and rational […]
The post How We Saved $300K And Got Our 4-Room Toa Payoh Flat in Just 7 Months first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
3 months ago | thefinance.sg
Another month, another Bishan record. A 5-room DBSS flat at Block 275A Bishan Street 24 has just sold for $1.632 million, setting a new benchmark for the flat type, and once again, the headline comes from Natura Loft, the town’s seemingly perennial price leader. This new benchmark is only a bit higher ($64,000) than the previous […]
The post This 5-Room Bishan HDB Just Hit a Record $1.632M — Here’s What the Sellers Likely Made first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
3 months ago | thefinance.sg
Besides its prime location and affluent community, Bukit Timah is also one of the best places in Singapore to buy a home if you’re thinking about your child’s education. With top schools like Nanyang Primary, Methodist Girls’ School, Raffles Girls’, and Pei Hwa Presbyterian in the area, you’ll have plenty of options within the coveted […]
The post We Found The Cheapest 3-Bedroom Condos in Bukit Timah Near Top Schools (From $1.63M) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
3 months ago | thefinance.sg
It’s time for the refinancing Public Service Announcement again. Whenever interest rates are on the decline, some HDB owners will refinance into cheaper bank loans. I sort of felt this was coming, when a broker mentioned floating rates could be sub-two per cent again. And true enough, a few days ago, the Straits Times reported more flat owners […]
The post Why More HDB Owners Are Suddenly Refinancing Again in 2025 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
3 months ago | thefinance.sg
Project: The Sen District: 21 Address: 222, 224, 226, 228, 230 Jalan Jurong Kechil Tenure: 99-year Leasehold from 20 Jan 2025 No. of Units: 347 Units Site Area: ~207,156 sq ft Developer: SL Capital GFA Harmonised? Yes TOP: Est. Q2 2029 In a year where most RCR launches have crossed the $2,400 psf mark, The […]
The post The Sen Condo Review: Great 2-Bedroom Layouts And Full Facilities Priced From $1.18m first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
3 months ago | thefinance.sg
How much does centrality and space cost in a nearly 40-year-old HDB? If you’re looking at Bishan, the answer is now $1.6 million, a new record for executive flats in the town. Block 135 Bishan Street 12, a maisonette on the 22nd to 24th floor, changed hands in November 2025 for exactly $1,600,000. That’s $12,000 […]
The post This 38-Year-Old Bishan HDB Maisonette Just Sold For $1.6M — Here’s Why Buyers Still Paid Up first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
3 months ago | thefinance.sg
Since working from home is becoming a norm, setting up your home to make it conducive and noise-free so that you can focus on your work and video calls without interruption is becoming more than essential.
4 years ago | Propertygroup
Freehold condominiums are often considered legacy homes and price-resilient assets, given their tenure and desirability. As a result, properties with freehold tenure tend to get touted as ‘safe’ real estate and tend to be the property of choice for many Singaporean homeowners and investors. It just seems intuitive that without the limit of a 99-year […]
The post These Freehold Condos Barely Made Money After Nearly 10 Years — Here’s What Went Wrong first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
in 3 hours | thefinance.sg
Earlier this month, Ministry of Finance published an Occasional Paper “Income Growth, Inequality, and Social Mobility Trends in Singapore”. This paper reivew trends in income growth, inequality, and social mobility in Singapore. It also outlines theGovernment’s approach and policies to sustain a fair and inclusive society. This is an update of an earlier paper published […]
The post Are We Holding Too Much Home Equity? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
2 days ago | thefinance.sg
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The former head of intelligence allegedly allowed the attacks to happen with the intention of influencing the 2019 presidential election.
2 hours ago | channelnewsasia.com
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has announced it is withdrawing from its build-to-rent (BTR) property business following a “fundamental shift in the economic conditions”.
The post John Lewis Partnership axes BTR business appeared first on Property Week.
in 4 hours | propertyweek.com
AI can address the problem of fragmented data ownership to help the efficiency of buildings in operation.
The post James Thomas of SES Engineering Services on the importance of trusting AI to run buildings smarter appeared first on Property Week.
in 3 hours | propertyweek.com
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