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New en bloc rules kick in today
This is a few weeks earlier than many in the industry had expected.
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Case, property body seek licensing of housing agents
Calls come amid growing number of complaints lodged against agents. |
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Residential property launches gathering speed again
Ho Bee previews Turquoise, Wheelock properties to launch Scotts Square.
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Collective sales ease as new rules take hold
The new rules will lengthen the collective sale process and likely constrict land supply. |
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Dispelling some auction myths
Acquiring properties through an auction is not a taboo.
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S'pore's private home prices soar to 10-year high in Q3
Prices of both public and private homes in Singapore, continuing the upward trend. |
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Property boom spreads to mass market
Suburban, HDB homes post best quarterly price growth in years.
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HDB resale market rides high
It's certainly a seller's market as prices trend upwards and demand for larger units rise. |
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The ascent of landed housing
Solid gains await with double-digit price growth and Singapore's scarcity of land.
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228 houses, buildings in Katong, Joo Chiat picked for conservation
These buildings include well-known landmarks like St Hilda's Church, Betheda (Katong) Church and the former Grand Hotel. |
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Property investors thrive in Malaysia
The author sees more upside potential in the high-end residential market as demand pushes prices to ever-higher levels.
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Can the credit crunch dent prime office market?
Let us examine the impact of sub-prime woes on the real estate needs of financial institutions here. |
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The changing face of office space
Let us look at how the development of New Downtown at Marina Bay will shape new offerings in the current CBD.
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Industrial space gets snapped up
Vacancy rates are the lowest in eight years, as Reit players push up demand for warehouse and factory space. |
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Will the en bloc fever start cooling?
Activity may slow down with tighter regulation, higher costs and longer sales periods.
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How to choose a housing loan
Here's a list of some criteria to look out for to ensure your package makes the most financial sense for you. |
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The price of luxury
Flush with cash, the high-end residential market is flourishing. Let's look at what $5 million gets you.
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Property investing - doing the math
Let us examine two real-life scenarios to show investors the importance of timing in calculating risks and returns. |
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Prices and rentals rising fast in Upper East Coast
Spillover demand from nearby districts and rumours of collective sales push prices up.
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Mass market on the rebound
The outlook for this sector is bright, riding on strong demand fundamentals. |
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En bloc effect pulls up HDB resale prices
Private home prices also up smartly; govt may make more sites available.
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Big developers lose bidding for prime Kovan plot
Big property developers who lined up for a prime residential site in the Kovan area were pipped in the bidding by a firm hardly anyone has heard of. |
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Mad dash before new en bloc rules took effect
With just one day's notice of the start of new rules, agents scrambled to secure last few owners' signatures to seal collective sales.
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4-year-old case dragged up in Horizon Towers saga
Dragon Court case cited to persuade judge to overturn the STB decision. |
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The horizon towers show
Starring five legal eagles and a cast of residents.
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Build dream homes on small govt plots
Infill sites to come back on market after over a decade - buyers likely to get cheap land in choice areas. |
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Batam bungalow dream demolished
S'porean waited seven years for villa to be built, paying $134,000 for the property. Two years ago, the entire development was flattened.
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Property's rock star
Cheung Kong Holdings' Justin Chiu talks about revealing his wild side in the marketing of the Hong Kong conglomerate's property developments. |
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Home sales hit a wall as stock jitters spook buyers
However, despite the low volume, new benchmark prices for private homes were set in several areas across S'pore.
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Ang Mo Kio attracting many suitors, high prices
District now a top draw for its accessibility, amenities and job opportunities nearby. |
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Record prices for some properties despite sliding sales
Sentiment steady last month despite fears over impact of US credit crisis.
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Two collective sale sites eyeing high selling prices
A number of new sites have hit the market since new rules took effect earlier this month. |
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S'pore still hot despite office space crunch
Its overall value proposition is what counts ultimately, not just rental costs.
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Gems in a booming Indonesian market
Powered by a steadily recovering economy, Jakarta's property market has been putting up a robust showing in the past year. |
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Shophouses in the CBD for sale
A block of 13 conservation shophouses in Telok Ayer and Boon Tat streets is for sale at an indicative price of $67 million.
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Subsales picking up after lull as sellers temper their demands
Lock in profit if margin is good, some agents advise. |
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Marina Bay's key selling points
Its 'live-work-play' concept makes it an attractive location for home-buyers.
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HDB resale prices up
Price increases were seen across most flat types and towns. |
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Sites in Jurong, Holland, Orchard up for sale
2 prime freehold sites could fetch $670-$700m each in collective sales.
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Not another funeral home, please
Sin Ming residents worry yet another one in the area may drive down property values. |
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SingPower Building on sale for expected $990m
Market watchers say leasehold property likely to fetch $1,800 psf.
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HDB puts up site in Pasir Ris for sale
THE Housing Board has put up a condominium housing site in Elias Road in the Pasir Ris area for sale. |
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No bubble in property market: NUS study
The rise in housing prices this time around is still below its equilibrium, say NUS' economists.
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HDB offers 916 flats in Bt Merah and Punggol
The Telok Blangah Towers in Bukit Merah is an integrated development with 400 flats. |
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For auction: six prime residential sites
Two of the sites auctioned by the SLA are meant for the most prestigious class of bungalows.
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Private home prices up 8.3% in Q3
This is the highest level in a decade. -ST |
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65,400 new private residential units in the pipeline
Homebuyers can look forward to new units coming on stream in the next few years to meet surging demand. -ST
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SLA offers property for rent; 2 freehold sites selling en bloc
This was a response to the tight office market and soaring rents in prime areas, which are driving some tenants to seek cheaper locations further from town. |
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Deferred payment scheme for homebuyers scrapped
The S'pore govt has withdrawn deferred payment schemes for all property purchases with immediate effect.
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Rentals for private homes, HDB flats continue to soar
Private home rents jump 11% while HDB flat rents surge 21% on landlords' increased expectations. |
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Buyers paying way above valuation for HDB flats
An average HDB resale flat now costs $17,000 above its valuation from $7,000 just three months ago.
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2,000 high-end homes may be launched soon
About 30 new condos may be launched by early next year, at least half of them in Orchard, Bukit Timah and Holland. |
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Govt watching property market 'carefully': PM
It will step up supply of office space over the next two to three years, and build more HDB flats: PM
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