Private home prices fall for fourth straight quarter
Prices of private housing units fell by 0.7 percent in Q3 2014, following a 1.0 percent drop in the previous quarter, according to URA data...
Continue Reading • 24 Oct 2014
HDB resale prices see further declines
Prices of HDB resale flats fell by 1.7 percent in Q3 2014 after declining by 1.4 percent in the quarter before...
Continue Reading • 24 Oct 2014
Cairnhill Mansions gives en bloc another go
The ageing Cairnhill Mansions near Goodwood Park Hotel in District 9 is expected to make its fourth attempt at an en bloc sale.
Continue Reading • 24 Oct 2014
Property buying advice at free seminar
Singapore property market outlook at The Tembusu showflat...
Continue Reading • 24 Oct 2014
Eye on Marine Parade: Reclaimed Glory
Just over 40 years ago, it would have been rather hard to imagine Marine Parade's mere existence. Built entirely on reclaimed land in the 1970s, Marine Parade was developed covering 50 hectares to house over 7,000 units of flats.
Continue Reading • 24 Oct 2014
Reduced BTO flats will not affect resale market: analysts
The government's plan to slash the number of Build-to-Order (BTO) flats to be launched next year will have no significant effect on the resale market as the estimated 16,000 BTO flats set to be launched in 2015 are said to be more than adequate.
Continue Reading • 23 Oct 2014
Developers lure buyers with diamonds and sports cars
In a bid to generate sales amidst a sluggish residential market, developers are offering coveted prizes,such as diamonds and sports cars, to lucky home buyers, .
Continue Reading • 23 Oct 2014
Fragrance Court up for collective sale
The regularly-shaped freehold site has an area of about 38,220 sq ft, and is zoned "Residential" under the URA Masterplan 2014 with a plot ratio of 1.4.
Continue Reading • 23 Oct 2014
Good time to buy luxury property: analysts
With luxury home prices in Singapore continuing to fall, now could be a good time for home buyers to make a big ticket purchase...
Continue Reading • 23 Oct 2014
Strategies to make S'pore more pedestrian, bicycle friendly
The Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and Urban Land Institute (ULI) have jointly published a report highlighting strategies for improving the walkability and bikeability of Singapore.
Continue Reading • 23 Oct 2014
25% fewer BTO flats next year
Only 16,000 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats will be launched in 2015, down 25 percent from this year...
Continue Reading • 21 Oct 2014
Property agent fined $27,000 for violating DNC rules
A 32-year old property agent is the second person to be penalised under the Do Not Call (DNC) rules of the Personal Data Protection Act.
Continue Reading • 21 Oct 2014
Jurong could potentially be second CBD
The possibility that the future Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail terminus could be sited in Jurong East will position the area as a new gateway to Singapore, and...
Continue Reading • 21 Oct 2014
Developers, buyers adapting to market conditions: CBRE
Smaller homes will continue to be a preferred choice for developers and homebuyers, according to a CBRE report.
Continue Reading • 21 Oct 2014
Senior-friendly infrastructure for Bukit Merah View residents
Road safety features for the elderly will be installed in Bukit Merah View, as part as the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) new Silver Zone programme.
Continue Reading • 21 Oct 2014
No pressure to redevelop vacated prime sites
As the government vacates prime sites meant for housing, authorities are looking into their temporary use.
Continue Reading • 20 Oct 2014
Steering committee to drive Jurong Lake District's growth
The government has set up a 14-member Steering Committee to oversee developments in Jurong Lake District.
Continue Reading • 20 Oct 2014
Three steps to green construction
The construction sector can be more environmentally sustainable in three ways, sais Minister of State for the Ministry of National Development (MND) Desmond Lee
Continue Reading • 17 Oct 2014
HDB greenprint pilot to be extended
The HDB Greenprint programme may be incorporated in other housing estates in future, as the government is exploring extending some of the sustainable initiatives to be test-bedded in another pilot town.
Continue Reading • 17 Oct 2014
Singapore property: It's not all doom and gloom
Here are some advice and tips for real estate agents on how to sell property despite the current market conditions...
Continue Reading • 17 Oct 2014