Private home prices to increase 2% in 2020 and 2021
This is lower than the 8% growth in 2018.
Continue Reading • 19 Dec 2019
Cycling networks’ expansion could be brought forward by a “couple of years”
“The reason we are doing this is because with the announcement of the ban of e-scooters on footpaths, the connectivity of active mobility users has been affected", said Senior Minister of State for Transport.
Continue Reading • 18 Dec 2019
Observers say HDB lease top-up proposal has long-term drawbacks
This policy must run in perpetuity as issues may arise if it is ever shelved, says one observer.
Continue Reading • 18 Dec 2019
Mahathir: Bandar Malaysia project to have an HSR station
Malaysia might also consider scaling down the project to trim costs, which could see train speeds reduced.
Continue Reading • 18 Dec 2019
Government unlikely to ease cooling measures as election nears: Experts
Loosening property curbs would be an unpopular decision, analysts say.
Continue Reading • 18 Dec 2019
MND to consider suggestions to tackle HDB lease decay
The government will consider proposals and suggestions for external parties to manage HDB flat leases.
Continue Reading • 17 Dec 2019
Higher private home sales recorded in November despite property overhang
Private apartment sales in November increased by 23.2% compared to October.
Continue Reading • 17 Dec 2019
Growth in private home prices still possible in 2020, say experts
Developers are expected to face challenges amid a large supply overhang.
Continue Reading • 16 Dec 2019
Up to 17,000 BTO flats to launch next year: Lawrence Wong
This is to meet the additional demand for houses after key policy changes.
Continue Reading • 16 Dec 2019
Unemployment higher in Q3, despite growth in employment rate
Total employment growth in Q3 2019 more than tripled from Q2 2019, even as the overall unemployment rate crept up. Employment rate in Q3 2019 has increased by three times compared to the previous quarter, even as total unemployment rate crept up, reported CNA.Data from the Ministry of Manpower...
Continue Reading • 13 Dec 2019
Singapore's growth forecast raised to 0.7%
This is 0.1% higher compared to the previous survey.
Continue Reading • 12 Dec 2019
Singapore is the 7th most expensive city in Asia for expats to live: Survey
Singapore's rise is attributed to the strong Singapore Dollar.
Continue Reading • 12 Dec 2019
LTA releases a new MRT Map, features a re-designed circle line
LTA said the new map design will make the Circle Line the focal point for "quicker reading and journey planning".
Continue Reading • 12 Dec 2019
Get the Singapore Property Market Outlook 2020 report
Experts give their outlook on the Singapore property market.
Continue Reading • 12 Dec 2019
CDL chief wants ABSD extension to ease "immense pressure"
He has called on the government to extend the timeline to seven or 10 years as he believes it helps to extinguish some of the pressure on developers.
Continue Reading • 11 Dec 2019
4 years needed to clear property supply glut: Experts
An over-supply of homes threatens to push down home prices. Here's what experts have to say.
Continue Reading • 9 Dec 2019
69% of Singaporeans feel they cannot retire comfortably: Survey
This trend could be reflecting the widening income gap in the country, according to the survey.
Continue Reading • 7 Dec 2019
Massive Kampong Bugis white site launched for sale
Nearly the size of 14 football fields, a sprawling 8.2 ha white site at Kampong Bugis on the Government Land Sales (GLS) reserve list has been made available for application by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on 5 December.Located at the mouth of Kallang River and located near to...
Continue Reading • 7 Dec 2019
Analysed: the three GLS residential confirmed sites for 1H 2020
The Ministry of National Development (MND) announced on 3 December it will release three confirmed sites for private residential developments in the 1H 2020 Government Land Sales (GLS) programme, each with their own plus points.The 1H 2020 sites will yield a combined 1,775 units. While the number...
Continue Reading • 5 Dec 2019
CRL to run directly beneath Central Catchment Nature Reserve: MOT
The government said the direct route will be more environment-friendly in the long run because it "has lower energy consumption".
Continue Reading • 5 Dec 2019