2 in 3 S'poreans want property curbs, but seek relaxation of rules
Top three measures Singaporeans want to see loosened are ABSD, TDSR and MSR on HDB loans...
Continue Reading • 3 Feb 2015
Illegal foreign worker dormitories lack fire safety measures
The Singapore Civil Defence Force issued more Notices of Fire Safety Offence last year to property owners who illegally convert their Singapore residential property and factory spaces into workers' dormitories.
Continue Reading • 3 Feb 2015
Housing demand unlikely to decline significantly: experts
Some consultants believe the rising interest rates will not significantly affect the ability of homebuyers of Singapore property to service monthly mortgages.
Continue Reading • 3 Feb 2015
Lack of auction action
Only one property sold out of 16 listings submitted for a public auction conducted by JLL recently...
Continue Reading • 3 Feb 2015
HDB turns 55, pioneering staff recognised
Pioneering staff helped HDB grow towards its mission of providing homes to Singaporeans...
Continue Reading • 2 Feb 2015
Singapore's first Islamic endowment villas launched
Development of six semi-detached houses on wakaf land in District 10...
Continue Reading • 2 Feb 2015
Shoebox units still appeal to some home buyers, investors
Measures aimed at curbing the excessive development of shoebox units in the Singapore property market yielded mixed impact on the offering of said units outside the central area.
Continue Reading • 2 Feb 2015
H1 2015 GLS programme to yield 2,530 private homes
The Government Land Sales (GLS) programme for the first half of 2015 (H1 2015) will add to the list of SIngapore properties for sale across six residential sites throughout Singapore.
Continue Reading • 2 Feb 2015
More tenants prefer shorter leases
The softening rental market saw more tenants going for shorter leases when it comes to Singapore properties for rent.
Continue Reading • 30 Jan 2015
Marina One Residences' second block to be launched in 2017
In the hopes of achieving better prices later, developer M+S will hold back the release of the remaining residential units at its latest District 2 property, Marina One Residences.
Continue Reading • 30 Jan 2015
No go for columbarium in Sengkang: Khaw
The land will be restored for use as a Chinese temple, says Khaw...
Continue Reading • 29 Jan 2015
Review of cooling measures tops wish list
A survey shows participants wish the government could review its cooling measures for Singapore properties.
Continue Reading • 29 Jan 2015
Private home prices down 1.2%: SRPI
Based on flash estimates for the Singapore Residential Price Index, Singapore property prices dropped by 1.2 percent last month, higher than the 0.4 percent drop registered in November.
Continue Reading • 29 Jan 2015
Expats ditch city homes for the heartlands amid budget cuts
Many expats are focused on reducing household expenses and feel it is better to live in the suburbs...
Continue Reading • 28 Jan 2015
Short-term rentals offer many benefits
If Singapore properties for rent are available for short-term rentals, it could help the country’s tourism industry and boost the government’s tax revenue, according to an opinion.
Continue Reading • 28 Jan 2015
Home prices unlikely to "collapse" as possible election looms
Given the 90 percent home ownership rate in Singapore, prices are unlikely to "collapse" says new report...
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
Sales of repossessed units could rise by 33%
The numbers of borrowers who have defaulted their housing loans for Singapore properties are growing amidst falling residential prices and a weak rental market stemming from the government's curbs.
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
Eye on Tanjong Pagar: From shophouses to summits
While it is better known as part of the central business district, Tanjong Pagar properties and other places of interest make up the area famed for its port, a defunct railway station and its prominent Member of Parliament (MP).
Continue Reading • 27 Jan 2015
24,000 private homes in S'pore sitting empty
The vacancy rate of private residential units is at its highest in 10 years...
Continue Reading • 26 Jan 2015
HDB subletting approvals soars to 36,228 in 2014
Subletting approvals for HDB properties jumped to an all-time high of 36,228 in 2014 from 30,074 in 2013.
Continue Reading • 26 Jan 2015