Skimming the Subletting Situation
Just like how there are tell-tale signs which convey the degree of profitability for a particular investment, vacancy rates can provide a brief glimpse into the health of the rental market. Often either referring to completed units but unsold by developers or homes purchased by buyers but are...
Continue Reading • 26 Feb 2015
Good property design may help bridge social divide
Architects and real estate developers can minimise the "not in my backyard syndrome" if they design Singapore property according to the needs of the community, Social and Family Development Minister Chan Chun Sing said.
Continue Reading • 26 Feb 2015
HDB resale market 2015: Anticipation for an upswing?
2014 has raised a few concerns with regards to the HDB resale market. After experiencing consecutive months of decline in prices and transactions, many have accepted the downward trend to be the ‘new normal’, with modest dips likely to occur in the next months. Indeed, looking at current...
Continue Reading • 25 Feb 2015
The MRT effect: How it will affect your property's value
Fast forward to 2030 and Singapore would have become more interconnected with two new MRT lines; the Thomson Line and Downtown Line and three extensions (Tuas West, North-South and North East Line). Some would argue that when all the new lines and extensions are completed, one can hardly find a...
Continue Reading • 25 Feb 2015
Qingjian partners with Samsung to build 'smart homes'
First collaboration by a private developer here to bring smart living to home buyers...
Continue Reading • 25 Feb 2015
Housing market has achieved better balance: Khaw
As the supply and demand of homes rebalances, property prices are adjusting, noted the Minister...
Continue Reading • 23 Feb 2015
Kingsford launches waterfront condo
Kingsford Waterbay, a District 19 property at Upper Serangoon View, saw over 1,000 visitors during its launch on 21 February.
Continue Reading • 23 Feb 2015
Queenstown BTO flats nearly ready
Two new HDB projects in Queenstown's Dawson Estate are nearing completion adding to the list of District 3 properties in Singapore.
Continue Reading • 23 Feb 2015
CEA further aims to raise standards
Singapore’s Council for Estate Agencies has announced plans to recognise outstanding property agencies, with the aim of providing greater confidence to property buyers and investors in the city-state.
Continue Reading • 19 Feb 2015
3 things we love about Northpoint City
What current and future Nee Soon residents can look forward to at Northpoint City...
Continue Reading • 18 Feb 2015
District 10 GCB selling for $23.52 million
Mining tycoon Low Tuck Kwong and his children are reportedly selling a District 10 property along Swettenham Road for $23.52 million.
Continue Reading • 17 Feb 2015
Construction set to begin on Northpoint City
Largest integrated development in the North will transform mature Yishun precinct...
Continue Reading • 17 Feb 2015
Relaunches expected in 2015 to push unsold units
With many units left unsold from prior launches, OrangeTee Research and Consultancy predicts the market will be hit by a wave of relaunches of Singapore properties for sale.
Continue Reading • 17 Feb 2015
5 most popular condos in January
Symphony Suites and Marine Blue were the only two private condominiums launched last month...
Continue Reading • 17 Feb 2015
Parenthood scheme applicants down in 2014
The number of applicants under the Parenthood Priority Scheme for HDB properties dropped from 10,000 in 2013 to 8,000 last year.
Continue Reading • 17 Feb 2015
Eye on Katong: Rich in heritage and more
Katong developed into a residential suburb by the early 20th century and it continues to be a favoured residential location as buyers and residents show interest in District 15 properties.
Continue Reading • 17 Feb 2015
New home sales plunge 35% from year ago
Sales of private housing units by developers dropped almost 35 percent to 372 units in January 2015 from the same period last year...
Continue Reading • 16 Feb 2015
606 S'poreans bought flat without disposing private property
606 Singapore citizens were allowed to buy a HDB flat while holding on to their private property, based on their circumstances, the Ministry of National Development said.
Continue Reading • 16 Feb 2015
MacPherson flats popular among BTO applicants
The hottest project offered in February's Build-To-Order exercise is likely to be MacPherson Spring, a new addition to the list of MacPherson properties in Singapore.
Continue Reading • 16 Feb 2015
7 recently completed residential projects
A look at several major property projects completed in Q4 2014...
Continue Reading • 13 Feb 2015