Living in the Central Business District (CBD) may be convenient for some professionals and executives, but I think a typical Singaporean family wouldn’t consider that part of central Singapore as a desirable neighbourhood to raise a family. Besides some straightforward drawbacks – such as the lack of schools and green spaces – the CBD is […] The post Why Turning Singapore’s CBD Into A Real Neighbourhood Will Take More Than New Homes first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The take-up rate at the sales launch of Lentor Gardens Residences, which took place over the July 18-19 weekend, signals that the area hasn’t lost its shine among homebuyers. Lentor Gardens Residences is the first development by Chinese developer Kingsford Group in the Lentor Hills estate. The 499-unit condominium moved 270 units (54%) over its first […] The post Lentor Gardens Residences Sold 54% At Launch — Here’s Which Layouts Sold Out First first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Mortgage decisions in Singapore are often discussed in shorthand: how much you can borrow, what the monthly instalment looks like, and whether the rate on offer seems lower than the next bank’s. But housing loans are rarely that simple. MAS makes clear that loan rules are guardrails, not proof that a purchase is comfortable or […] The post 6 common myths about mortgages in Singapore — what home buyers often miss first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The sale of new condominium units virtually ground to a halt last month as the lack of any new launch project and the nearly month-long school holiday weighed on sales in the primary market. In total, 156 private homes (excluding Executive Condominium units) were sold by developers in June 2026. This is the lowest sales […] The post Singapore’s New Condo Sales Plunged 65% In June — Here’s What Happened first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Between a mass-market condominium built by a property conglomerate and a small-scale boutique project by a local developer, which would you probably assume is the ‘better’ development? Some people might have the impression that it’s the latter – the boutique project – based on the assumption that exclusivity and descriptions like ‘bespoke’ or ‘artisanal’ when […] The post Why Smaller Condo Developments Often Score Lower For Construction Quality In Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If it feels like more Singaporeans are packing up and building lives overseas, that’s because they are. According to a report by the Department of Statistics in September 2025, the number of Singaporeans residing overseas has grown from about 213,00 in 2016 to over 221,000 by the end of last year. There are now more […] The post I’m A Singaporean Living Overseas — Here’s What I’d Consider Before Buying Property Abroad first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Less than a third of the existing buildings at Gillman Barracks will remain standing after the area is transformed into a new housing estate in the future, based on a recent environmental impact assessment (EIA) and heritage study released by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) on July 10. The heritage study, conducted by conservation consultancy Studio […] The post Gillman Barracks Is Set To Become A New Housing Estate — Here’s What We Know So Far first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As prices have continued to climb, finding a four-bedroom condo below $2 million has become increasingly difficult. For many buyers, that budget is now more commonly associated with larger three-bedroom units, particularly in newer developments. That said, there are still opportunities in the resale market. Buyers who are willing to consider slightly older projects or […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condos — From Under $2M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you own a property in Singapore, there’s a good chance that you have used your CPF OA funds to make payments for your property downpayment and the subsequent mortgage payments. Such withdrawals from the CPF OA generates this thing called accrued interest. As rates fall, is it time to consider doing a CPF Voluntary Housing […] The post CPF Voluntary Housing Refund (VHR): How I’m Using My CPF OA as a “Time Deposit” first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Dunearn House is the first new condominium in Bukit Timah Turf City, the new residential estate taking shape in prime District 11. It is also the first new private residential development within the vicinity of the prestigious Swiss Club landed enclave in over three decades. The 380-unit project is jointly developed by Frasers Property, CSC […] The post Bukit Timah Turf City’s First Condo Starts From $1.475M — A First Look At Dunearn House first appeared on TheFinance.sg.