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There are certain projects in Singapore that consistently rank in the top five to ten for gross rental yield. From time to time, inquiries arise regarding these projects, asking why they are so special and why they never seem to move from the top of the list. Our short answer? They’re cutting corners (we explain […]
The post Singapore’s Top Rental-Yield Condos: High Rental Returns But Are They Worth The Risks? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a year ago | thefinance.sg
In Asia, few numbers are more emblematic of prosperity than the iconic “8.” In Mandarin, “8” (“ba”) sounds similar to “fa,” which means wealth—a linguistic coincidence that has made “8” a symbol of abundance. So we’ve decided to put this lucky number to the test in real estate. We rounded up a selection of condos […]
The post Are Condos In Singapore With The Number “8” More Prosperous? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a year ago | thefinance.sg
Today, we’re headed to Jago Close and Chapel Road, 2 parallel streets in the East of Singapore. These 2 streets are just off East Coast Road and between Marine Parade MRT station, the Marine Parade HDB estate, and many famous eateries such as Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, Merci Marcel, and more. Here’s the map to […]
The post Touring A Rare Convenient Freehold Landed Estate Close To Marine Parade MRT (From $5m) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a year ago | thefinance.sg
From a new record of $1.73 million for a 5-room flat to a 3-room flat hitting $900,000, the affordability of our resale HDB flats has come into question yet again. As part of the argument, we hear claims that most million-dollar (or $1.5 million+) flats are not “normal” flats. Some readers have also suggested that, if we leave […]
The post How Much Have HDB Prices Really Risen? A Look Beyond Million-Dollar HDB Flats first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a year ago | thefinance.sg
It can be tempting to try and sell your own home in Singapore. Skipping the property agent means you can save the usual two per cent commission, which, on higher-priced properties, can add up to a significant amount. However, in reality, the majority of property sales still go through agents. The reason is simple: not […]
The post Should You Sell Your Own Home In Singapore? 7 Key Factors To Consider Before You Try first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a year ago | thefinance.sg
In our ongoing search for spacious yet affordable homes, we’ve rounded up five of the cheapest but generously sized 5-room HDB flats. So, if you’re working with a budget under $685,000 and are after a home that offers both space and value, these picks could be worth a closer look. Missed last week? You can […]
The post 5 Cheapest Yet Spacious 5-Room HDB Flats Priced From $685k first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a year ago | thefinance.sg
If there’s one thing property agents dread, it’s telling sellers their home will be a tough sell. After all, if they’re too blunt about it, the seller’s response may be to dismiss their lack of confidence and find someone else. On the other hand, some sellers would prefer the property agent to be candid and […]
The post 6 Reasons Why Some Properties In Singapore Are Difficult To Sell (Even In A Hot Market) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a year ago | thefinance.sg
The Orie at Toa Payoh has set the tone for 2025 due to its rapid sales: it moved 86 per cent of its 777 units during the launch weekend. This has prompted some eye-rolling among market watchers, as it achieved a particularly high average price per square foot of $2,705 psf. However, the market has […]
The post Why The Orie At Toa Payoh Sold 86% Of Its 777 Units In One Weekend first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a year ago | thefinance.sg
In this week’s episode, we explore a renovated 1980s house designed with Japanese Machiya influences. The exterior retains its traditional form, blending seamlessly with the neighbourhood, while the interior has been fully reimagined to enhance light, nature, and spatial harmony.
The post A Warm Danish-Japanese Influenced House with Vintage Furniture Pieces first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a year ago | thefinance.sg
One thing you may have noticed when visiting landed estates in Singapore is the penchant for redeveloping older houses and re-building them as high as possible – no surprise in land-scarce Singapore. Hence, when I saw that there was a little-known landed estate in Singapore that was zoned as 1.4 on the Masterplan (i.e., being […]
The post Touring A Little-Known Affordable Landed Estate Near Bedok Reservoir (From $2.85m) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a year 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.
5 years ago | Propertygroup
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.
22 hours ago | thefinance.sg
This year, we’ve had several opportunities to take a closer look at the Bishan and Upper Thomson neighbourhoods. In recent weeks, the focus has been on the launch of Thomson Reserve, the 1,268-unit development on Bright Hill Drive. With the project expected to draw in a large number of families with school-going children, part of […]
The post [Paywall] What It Costs to Buy a Resale Condo Within 1km of Catholic High School first appeared on TheFinance.sg.
a day ago | thefinance.sg
Thousands of Filipinos who flocked to cemeteries across Manila on Sunday (Nov 1) to visit the graves of their loved ones, marking All Saints’ Day.
in 7 hours | channelnewsasia.com
The restrictions, which came into force on Sunday (Nov 1), include a doubling of vehicle parking charges and work-from-home arrangements aimed at cutting traffic emissions.
in 6 hours | channelnewsasia.com
The homebuilders sector index fell more than 6% following the Budget, reversing an uptick in shares after the government announced its first-time buyers scheme in September.
The post Housebuilder shares slump as Your First Home scheme ‘underwhelms’ appeared first on Property Week.
a day ago | propertyweek.com
Chris Pilgrim will join the business in early 2027, moving from Avison Young where he is head of capital markets UK.
The post Pilgrim named UK head of advisory at BNP Paribas Real Estate appeared first on Property Week.
a day ago | propertyweek.com
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