New private home sales improve mildly
Small spike in sales of new private homes in October 2014...
Continue Reading • 17 Nov 2014
BCA Academy to offer new diploma, courses on construction productivity
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Academy will introduce a part-time Specialist Diploma programme in Construction Productivity, and an Advanced Certificate in Construction Productivity (ACCP) next year.
Continue Reading • 17 Nov 2014
More high-end homeowners default payments
The number of houses placed on the auction block by banks has increased by nearly five-fold as borrowers struggle to sell their luxury units amid the falling prices and the government’s tough cooling measures.
Continue Reading • 17 Nov 2014
Vacant ECs in Singapore hit its highest level
The proportion of vacant Executive Condominiums (ECs) in Singapore climbed to 16.2 percent in Q3 2014, or its highest level in over five years,.
Continue Reading • 17 Nov 2014
S'pore among world's greenest cities: survey
Singapore has been ranked among the top 10 green cities, according to the Global Green Economy Index.
Continue Reading • 17 Nov 2014
Bedok Integrated Transport Hub opens 30 Nov
The new Bedok Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) will begin operations on 30 November 2014, and the temporary Bedok bus interchange will close on the same day.
Continue Reading • 14 Nov 2014
Top rental yield projects revealed
The top five projects with the highest rental yield are mostly located in the suburbs, according to a recent report.
Continue Reading • 14 Nov 2014
49,700 new homes expected in 2015: OCBC
About 49,700 new homes expected to enter the market by FY2015, following FY2014's 50,000 new completions, and the figure is expected to increase to 73,600 by FY2016.
Continue Reading • 13 Nov 2014
HDB should set sale price caps for all homes: expert
HDB should evolve from its present role as a housing developer and focus on being a master land developer and regulator of residential prices, urged Ho Kwon Ping.
Continue Reading • 13 Nov 2014
Declining private OCR rents may affect HDB market
Declining rents for private homes in the Outside Central Region may have a spillover effect on the HDB rental market, as some tenants may consider moving to private condominiums, said OrangeTee.
Continue Reading • 13 Nov 2014
Property: Invest with aplomb
Singapore is no stranger to investments in both residential and commercial property. But what about hotels? We delve into the world of hotel investment with Singapore-based Castlewood Group to find out more
Continue Reading • 13 Nov 2014
Committee outlines ideas for Jurong Lake District
The possibility of the High-Speed Rail (HRS) terminus being sited within the district were among the issues discussed at the first Jurong Lake District Steering Committee meeting yesterday evening.
Continue Reading • 12 Nov 2014
S'pore eyes 200 hectares of skyrise greenery
More than 61 hectares of buildings exteriors in Singapore were planted with greenery last year, surpassing the original target of 50 hectares for 2030.
Continue Reading • 12 Nov 2014
Jurong land plot to attract large developers
Singapore's largest property developers are preparing for a bidding war over a lucrative land plot across the street from Jurong Lake Park.
Continue Reading • 12 Nov 2014
Former Bottle Tree Park to host nature learning facility
Nature will continue to reign at the former Bottle Tree Park in Yishun as a community learning facility, Kampung Kampus, will be built there.
Continue Reading • 12 Nov 2014
HDB receives over 600 requests for extension
645 HDB flat sellers have requested for a temporary extension of stay in their old flats as at end October.
Continue Reading • 11 Nov 2014
Landed segment feels the pinch of property curbs
The landed homes segment is bearing the brunt of the government's property cooling measures compared to the non-landed sector.
Continue Reading • 11 Nov 2014
Eye on Kovan: Rising star of the northeast
Located in Hougang, Kovan tends to be slightly under the radar but that is set to change with a number of upcoming developments.
Continue Reading • 11 Nov 2014
Be cautious of rent guarantees
When considering buying a property with a rental guarantee, do your due diligence on the company providing the guarantee. Your guarantee is only as strong as the company offering it.
Continue Reading • 11 Nov 2014
Nature-inspired condo to launch this weekend
TRE Residences, offering tranquil homes in central Singapore, will launch on 15 November at an indicative average sale price of $1,560 psf.
Continue Reading • 10 Nov 2014