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Property & Housing in Singapore


11 Jan 2024 - Sustainable Development and Green Buildings in Singapore's Real Estate Market

Commitment to Sustainable Practices Singapore's stature as a global hub for sustainable real estate and the built environment is...


10 Jan 2024 - The Rise of Smart Homes in Asia's Luxury Real Estate Sector

The realm of real estate is witnessing a remarkable transformation, particularly in Asia, where technology's evolution plays a pivotal role. The...


29 Dec 2023 - Asian Real Estate Laws: What International Investors Need to Know

Understanding the landscape of Asian real estate laws is crucial for international investors. Since the establishment of the ASEAN Economic...


27 Apr 2023 - Raising Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) Rates

1. The Government announced today increases in the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates to promote a sustainable property market. The...


10 Mar 2023 - Renting a Property in Singapore

Finding the right rental house with your budget can be a challenging task, but here are some tips that may help: Determine your budget Before you...


07 Mar 2023 - Why is Sentosa Cove a desirable place to live and invest in?

Sentosa Island is not only home to a suite of entertainment venues, but also an upscale home to condominiums and landed houses. During Covid19...


12 Dec 2021 - Buying Private Property with CPF

By using the Ordinary Account savings in their CPF accounts, CPF members are able to purchase property in Singapore for occupation or investment...


07 Dec 2021 - Top 5 Living Room Design Trends You Need to Know

The living room is where we spend most of our time, be it to unwind & relax on a quiet Sunday evening or catch up with friends & family...


12 Aug 2020 - Demand for Singapore property during the pandemic

In spite of initial predictions that demand for housing would remain low after the dip in April, sales of new homes, as well as the sale of resale...


16 Jun 2020 - Forett at Bukit Timah

Forett at Bukit Timah, an upcoming 633-unit FREEHOLD condominium will be launched for sale in the exclusive residential enclave along Toh Tuck...


18 Mar 2020 - Property Market Cooling Measures in Singapore

Over the past decade, the Singapore government has been employing a variety of ways in order to cool the property market. Such measures, often put...


26 Apr 2018 - Buying Public Housing Property with CPF

So now that we know roughly what the CPF is, and how we might withdraw the money during our retirement years, some of us might wonder if there...


05 Dec 2017 - Best 5 External Waterproofing Solutions

To reduce the cost of maintaining a warm home in the rainy months, there’s a whole range of things you can do, not least waterproofing...


05 Apr 2017 - Finding the right serviced apartment in Singapore

We’ve all gone on staycations before, mainly to indulge in a few days’ stay at a hotel where we don’t have to worry about doing...


10 Mar 2017 - Is Buying or Renting Better for Me?

At some point in life, most of us would have to contemplate the question of whether it would be better to rent or to purchase property when we wish...


26 Jan 2017 - Finding Accommodation as a Student in Singapore

Singapore is a great destination for international students, with plenty to see and do and many opportunities for socializing. With online study...


05 Jan 2017 - Renting in Singapore: Guidelines and Costs

In late 2015, a Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau indicated a sharp increase in the number of adults living with their parents or...


15 Dec 2016 - Housing in Singapore: A Guide to Private Property

Facing the strict rules and regulations that govern the purchase of public property in Singapore by foreigners, many expatriates snap up private...


02 Nov 2016 - Housing in Singapore: A Guide to Public Housing

While housing in Singapore is widely acknowledged to be one of the expensive in the world, a 2015 government study has also reported that home...


20 Aug 2013 - Condo Buying Process

I am a foreigner interested in buying a private condo with my fiancee who is a Singaporean citizen. I am looking at the Kensington Square project...