Week in Review - 23 Oct 2015
BTO supply will increase in 2016In anticipation of greater demand for public housing due to recent policy changes, the Housing Development Board (HDB) will be increasing the supply of Build-to-Order...
View ArticleUnveiling Southkey's Latest Sales Gallery
Southkey, a 330-acre urban lifestyle development in Johor Bahru city centre, has just unveiled its new sales gallery @ Southkey, which is dedicated towards serving customers and visitors better while...
View ArticleWeek in Review - 30 Oct 2015
Outlook for private residential property market According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Q3 2015 saw the eighth quarterly dip in private residential property prices, a 1.3 per cent...
View ArticleWeek in Review - 6 Nov 2015
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View ArticleWeek in Review - 13 Nov 2015
ABSD no longer useful Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of SRX Property, Jeremy Lee, claims that the Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) is no longer useful and should be lifted. Mr Lee argues...
View ArticleBuying a residential Property in Singapore? Position Yourself Now!
Are you still sitting on the fence waiting for property prices to drop before buying your next property? There's no fault exercising prudence over such a major financial decision. However, while you're...
View ArticleFar East Organization Garners Four FIABCI Singapore Property Awards 2015
Far East Organization ("远东机构") has been awarded four FIABCI Singapore Property Awards this year. Its residential developments, Silversea and Altez, were recognised in the Residential - Mid Rise and...
View ArticleWeek in Review - 20 Nov 2015
City Developments urges government to review cooling measuresIn light of home prices in Singapore dropping for the eighth-consecutive quarter, property developer City Developments (CDL) has called on...
View ArticleMagnetic Melbourne
Victoria's capital city is looking more and more appealing for property investors. We discover this market's history, and discuss why it is now so popular.When he turned 26 in 2012, Timothy Tan made...
View ArticleWeek in Review - 27 Nov 2015
Strong demand for Bidadari BTO flatsDemand for new Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats at the Bidadari estate remains strong. As of 23 November, five-room flats were more than 15 times...
View ArticleJapanese Property Investment - Pros and Cons for Foreign Buyers
Japan, long mired in recession since the early 1990's, appears to be making a comeback. Property prices in the bigger cities - and a great many of the smaller ones - have been rising steadily since PM...
View ArticleWeek in Review - 4 Dec 2015
HDB to upgrade existing towns as BTO supply tapersThe Housing Development Board (HDB) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving existing towns and to enhance living environments while providing better...
View Articlei-Parc@Tanjung Pelepas - Setting New Benchmarks For Industrial Growth In...
Proudly introducing the i-Parc@Tanjung Pelepas, the latest edition to the premium corporate factory series. Comprising 210 acres and a mere 5 minutes from the prominent Port of Tanjung Pelepas, the...
View ArticleWeek in Review - 11 Dec 2015
Increase in resale prices of non-landed property not indicative of market recoveryAccording to SRX Property's flash estimates, resale prices of non-landed properties grew 0.6 per cent in November...
View ArticleWhy London remains a prime destination for investors
We speak to Knight Frank about the emergence of Victoria, London as a prime destination, as well as other hotspots and the key factors drawing global investors to them.Traditionally seen as a transport...
View ArticleFormal Introductions
Enlisting the help of design firm The Orange Cube, the owners of this inter-terrace house were looking for a home that is formal in aesthetic but also casual in its spatial arrangement.Project...
View ArticleWeek in Review - 18 Dec 2015
US rate hike and effect on housing loansAt the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the US Federal Reserve announced that interest rates will increase by 0.25 per cent - the first rate hike...
View ArticleThe High Life
Perched high on the 12th floor of Carabelle condominium is a home that expertly meshes contemporary luxury with a good dose of casual comfort. Reimagined by design firm Chew Interior, the apartment was...
View ArticleGoing Down Under
Seeking new avenues for growth, dynamic property developers in Malaysia and Singapore are establishing a sustainable presence in Australia to build diversified and balanced real estate portfolios. S P...
View ArticleWeek in Review - 25 Dec 2015
Vacancy rates and housing prices in 2016Barclays expect the vacancy rate of Singapore's housing market to peak at ten per cent in 2016. The rising vacancy rate, together with interest rate hikes that...
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