Every so often, the numbers remind us of real estate’s sheer weight in the global economy. According to Savills, the total value of all real estate, residential, commercial, and agricultural land stood at US$393.3 trillion at the start of 2025. Even with a slight 0.5% dip year-on-year, property remains the world’s largest store of wealth […] The post Global Real Estate Tops $393 Trillion In 2025: Still the World’s Largest Store of Wealth first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Over the past few decades, few rooms in the Singaporean home have changed so much as the kitchen. If you revisit dusty interior design magazines under the coffee table, odds are you’ll see many of the rooms share the same concerns as today: fitting a queen-sized bed in the junior suite, feature walls for the […] The post The Room That Changed the Most in Singapore Homes: What Happened to Our Kitchens? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For many families, a 4-room HDB flat is the ideal size, with enough space for children and even grandparents. But larger homes often come with higher prices. To find cheaper options, buyers may need to accept trade-offs like shorter leases or longer walks to the MRT, which matter less if you drive. This week, we […] The post The Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats Still Available Right Now – From $410,000 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Stamped into the façade of 1 Canterbury Road is the year of its completion: 1933. While most of Alexandra Park is known for its iconic black-and-white houses, this property belongs to a very different lineage: it is one of the few Art Deco residences in the estate. Black-and-whites, with their timber beams, wide verandas, and […] The post A Rare 1930s Art Deco Home In Alexandra With 33,000 Sq Ft of Land Is Up For Rent first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Whilst I’m relatively new as a Singaporean homeowner, I’ve been around long enough to see home ownership trends change. One fascinating aspect of this is how, by looking at our layouts and preferences, you can see how the undercurrents and habits of Singaporean families have changed. There are design elements we love today that would […] The post 5 Ways Singapore’s Condo Layouts Have Changed Over The Years (And What We No Longer Value) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Space is one of the most valuable commodities in Singapore homes. With newer developments shrinking over the years and unit $PSF rising in tandem, many buyers feel squeezed, paying more without getting extra space. We believe “hidden gems” do exist if you know where to look. This week, we did the work for you: here […] The post 5 Biggest Condos In Singapore You Can Buy Right Now For Less Than $1.8M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you were born in the ‘00s or earlier, you probably remember when Jurong and Woodlands were always competing for the title of “most ulu estate.” Places like Woodlands, Sembawang and Kranji were considered inconvenient, boring, but cheap (in terms of housing). Possibly, Kranji had it the worst, as a lot of people only knew […] The post 5 Major Developments That Could Completely Transform Northern Singapore by 2035 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

We’ve lost count of the times sellers have asked if they should take an offer or “if it’s too early,” or buyers asking “if I wait, will the price go up or down?” As most realtors can attest, this is one of the most common questions encountered, to the point where many have prepared responses […] The post 5 Telltale Signs to Watch Before Property Prices Move In Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you own an older HDB flat, how would you feel about the announced end of SERS? A little nervous now? This is the question I’ve been asking since August, when it was announced that the last SERS exercises were done. There’s now nothing to look forward to (if you can use that term) except […] The post The Harsh Math Of HDB Ownership After SERS first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Just realized I made a mistake in computing my cash flow. The mistake is big enough to deserve a mention in today’s post. So, what is it? Property loans. There are two portions of a property loan: interest and principal repayment. I had correctly computed my rental income and deducted all the estimated expenses — […] The post Cory Diary : Mistake in Computing Cash Flow for Property first appeared on TheFinance.sg.