Thomas Hobbes wrote that people accumulate wealth not out of excess, but out of fear. That’s what comes to mind with this latest report on inequality in Singapore. Now most of that article covers familiar ground: the constant back-and-forth argument about how the GINI co-efficient should be calculated, so as to produce the most soothing results on […] The post The Unexpected Side Effect Of Singapore’s Property Cooling Measures first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Headwinds in China’s prime residential property market continue, as the harsh winds of fragile buying sentiment contribute to weak demand across many major Chinese cities, according to a global market report by Savills. This year, the value of prime residential properties in China is forecasted to fall by 2% to 3.9% across major Chinese cities, […] The post Savills Just Revealed Where China And Singapore Property Markets Are Headed In 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The ubiquitous 4-room flat is the workhorse of Singapore’s housing market. At just the right mix of size and quantum, they’re the most commonly sought first home for buyers. And yet, with the resale market still pricey following COVID, many homebuyers have found that affordable 4-room flats right now often mean an ulu location; and […] The post Here Are The Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats Near An MRT You Can Still Buy From $450K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

On Thursday, Feb 12, we hear Prime Miister Lawrence Wong deliver his Budget 2026 message in parliament. But as far as the housing market goes, you might notice housing policies took a back seat this time around. Does that mean there’s nothing for us to dissect? There was no mention of HDB flats, Executive Condos […] The post Why Housing Took A Back Seat In Budget 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The June 2026 Build-To-Order (BTO) launch will have one of the largest selection of flats compared to recent mid-year BTO sales exercises by HDB in recent years. We’re looking at around 6,900 flats across seven sites. As we covered in our previous article, some of these areas haven’t seen new public housing flats in decades, so […] The post We Review 7 Of The June 2026 BTO Launch Sites – Which Is The Best Option For You? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

When I was exploring Executive Condominium (EC) options myself, the thing that caught me off guard wasn’t just the price tag – it was all the hidden costs and grants I didn’t fully understand at first. One of the biggest ones? The CPF Housing Grant for Executive Condominiums (ECs). Most people don’t realise that this […] The post CPF Housing Grant for Executive Condos (ECs): Complete Guide first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Dear Stacked, This is MM, writing in to seek your guidance on some property planning decisions that my partner (VM) and I are considering. We’re mainly weighing EC versus different HDB-based strategies, with self-stay as our primary objective and long-term asset optimisation as a secondary goal. Given the complexity of current policies and market dynamics, […] The post We Can Buy Two HDBs Today — Is Waiting For An EC A Mistake? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The new projects in the first Built-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise this year saw a mixed reception among hopeful BTO applicants. A Plus project in Toa Payoh drew a “tepid” response, while a pair of Standard projects in Sembawang recorded a “muted” response, according to comments from ERA Realty. The February BTO sales exercises launched on […] The post Why The Feb 2026 BTO Launch Saw Muted Demand — Except In One Town first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Malaysian property developer Tropicana Corporation unveiled new show units for its three signature developments across Malaysia – Breeze Hill Service Apartments @ Tropicana Avalon in Genting Highlands, Clarissa Serviced Suites @ Tropicana Cenang in Langkawi, and Skypark Kepler @ Lido Waterfront Boulevard in Johor. At a media event on Feb 5, the Bursa Malaysia-listed developer […] The post What Under $200K Buys In Malaysia Today — From Freehold Apartments to Beachfront Suites first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

What sort of advice do you expect a realtor to give, when it comes to your property transaction? Sometime back, I wrote about the 99-1 arrangement and how it relates to property ownership and the legal issues surrounding it. Just last month, a case related to this issue came to an end when a buyer dropped their lawsuit against […] The post When A “Common” Property Strategy Becomes A $180K Problem first appeared on TheFinance.sg.