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
Construction of two more TEL stations begins
Construction works for two stations on the Thomas-East Coast Line has started, and will benefit some District 11 properties and residents of new developments around the Old Police Academy.
Continue Reading • 29 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
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
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
URA seeks public feedback on short-term stays
The minimum period allowed for subletting of private units is six months, but URA is now reviewing this...
Continue Reading • 22 Jan 2015
70% of Highline Residences unsold
In 2014, Keppel Land sold 304 units, mainly from Highline Residences, one of the District 3 properties available.
Continue Reading • 22 Jan 2015
Oxley appoints new contractor for Devonshire Residences
Oxley Holdings has terminated the main contract for the construction of one of the upcoming District 9 properties, Devonshire Residences.
Continue Reading • 22 Jan 2015
Some residential projects running out of time: report
Time is running out for at least five Singapore properties to sell their unsold units before their developer is slapped with hefty fines under the Qualifying Certificate (QC) rules.
Continue Reading • 22 Jan 2015
Developers to launch fewer properties in 2015: report
Singapore will see fewer new property launches this year as property developers focus on moving unsold Singapore properties on the back of looming flat glut.
Continue Reading • 20 Jan 2015
Chip Bee residents upset with new SLA rule
Long-time residents of Chip Bee Gardens were displeased when they found out they can no longer lease their Holland Village properties for an indefinite period.
Continue Reading • 19 Jan 2015
Buyers snapped up 31 Marine Blue units
CapitaLand found buyers for 31 of the 50 condos initially released for its Marine Blue freehold project, including a one-bedroom-plus-study, two-bedders and a penthouse.
Continue Reading • 16 Jan 2015
More EC units launched, but take-up drops in December
Despite the traditional lull in buying during the holidays, developers launched more Executive Condominiums in December at 747 units compared to the 53 private condos.
Continue Reading • 16 Jan 2015
Investment sales volume could pick up in 2015
The investment sales market in Singapore is expected to see an increased volume of transactions in 2015, after marking a 36.6 percent year-on-year fall in 2014.
Continue Reading • 16 Jan 2015
Consumer spending unaffected by falling home prices
Singapore's falling property prices will unlikely deter shoppers from spending as long as the decline in prices is slow and the job market remains stable.
Continue Reading • 15 Jan 2015
TDSR left its mark on home prices: experts
The Total Debt Service Ratio (TDSR) framework has successfully brought sales volume and cooling prices down.
Continue Reading • 15 Jan 2015
Mortgagee sales may offer good deals
Many buyers are keen on mortgagee sales as they know that the seller has a serious intention to sell.
Continue Reading • 15 Jan 2015
Tee Land profit up 49.7% in Q2 2015
Tee Land Limited saw its net profit increase 49.7 percent to $2.5 million on the back of revenue soaring 519.5 percent to $15.1 million.
Continue Reading • 13 Jan 2015