The last thing any overseas property investor wants is to end up in a lawsuit against the developer that sold them their units. But that’s what some of the buyers of R&F Princess Cove, a luxury condominium in Johor Bahru, found themselves in. R&F Development Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China-based R&F Group, has […] The post Singapore Homebuyers Win $3.3M Payout After Overseas Developer Makes Costly Mistake first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A freehold industrial building in the Tai Seng–MacPherson precinct has just been sold for $121.8 million in a collective sale brokered by Knight Frank Singapore. The price is 16% above its $105 million guide price, after the public tender that closed on Oct 23 drew more than a dozen bids. Knight Frank announced the sale […] The post Why This Freehold Industrial Building Sparked A Bidding War Before $121.8M Sale first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Living in fast-paced Singapore can feel relentless at times for some people, which is probably why many homeowners want a refuge where they can slow down and unwind at the end of the day. For homeowner Brennan Phua, the priority was creating a sense of calm in his family home. His 1,001 sq ft four-room […] The post I Spent $120K Renovating A 4-Room BTO Into A Japanese-Inspired Sanctuary first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Hi Stacked, My spouse and I are in our 50s, and we live in a two-bedroom condo in Lakeside. The unit has a $600,000 mortgage. At the same time, we also own a fully paid five-room HDB flat in Yew Tee that is rented for $3,200 a month. As we age, we’d like to move […] The post We’re In Our 50s With A Condo And A HBD — Should We Sell Both To Buy A $1.9M Freehold Home? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Landed prices have risen faster than condo prices since 2009. Landed homes have outpaced condos since 2009. In Q3 2026 the landed index divided by the non-landed index stood at 1.25. Chart: Propwise.sg   The post Landed vs Condo Price Ratio: What the Chart Shows first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

After a month-long delay, the final Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise starts today, November 4, and runs for a week, ending on November 11. The last offering of new BTO flats this year comprises seven projects in Bedok, Geylang, Sembawang, Tengah, Toa Payoh and Yishun. In total, there are 7,964 flats that aspiring BTO homeowners can […] The post November 2026 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

An executive flat at Tampines Palmspring has just changed hands for $1.275 million, setting a new resale record for this flat type in Tampines. The 1,528 sq ft flat is located between the seventh and ninth floors at Block 938 Tampines Avenue 5. The selling price works out to $834 psf. This trumps the previous […] The post Tampines HDB Flat Sets Sales Record Despite Only 61 Years Left On The Lease first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The price gap between condominiums in prime and city-fringe areas in Singapore has narrowed to its smallest gap in nearly three decades. Based on our analysis of resale transactions since 1998, the average price of a comparable condo in the Core Central Region (CCR) now costs just 19% more per square foot than the price […] The post The Price Gap Between Central and City-Fringe Condos Is the Smallest Since 1998 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A portfolio of three conservation shophouses in Tanjong Pagar has hit the market, with guide prices between $11.75 million and $22.5 million. In total, the entire portfolio has a guide price of $51 million. CBRE has been appointed as the exclusive marketing agent for the three properties, which are located in District 2 along Keong […] The post Three Chinatown Properties Hit the Market and the Cheapest Is $11.75M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

You pay ABSD upfront on a second home. IRAS refunds it only if you meet its conditions, mainly selling the first home in 6 months. Steps and limits. We have found our next home, but we have not sold the one we live in. If we buy first, we pay the extra stamp duty on […] The post If I Buy a Second Home Before Selling, When Is ABSD Refunded? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.