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MAS' property loans tenure cap unlikely to hurt demand much
MAS' property loans tenure cap unlikely to hurt demand much
The mortgage to income ratio remains comfortable at 27-29%.
Chart of the Day: Here's why you've got nothing to worry about the new property measures
Affordability ratio remains at 27-29% even if loan tenures are capped at 30 years.
81 % of expats do not "strongly agree" they have integrated into Singapore
It's a major drag why Singapore only ranked second in Asia in terms of quality of life.
Singapore home to wealthiest expats
54% of Singapore expats earn more than US$200K annually versus global survey average of only 7%.
Here's why new property measures are not punitive
It's preventive instead given that average loan tenure remains at a relatively acceptable 29 years, says OCBC.
Residential property loans now capped at 35-year tenure
See what other rules MAS has concocted to thwart still-rising housing prices.
MAS warns of a Singapore housing bubble
"Eventual correction could be painful to borrowers and destabilise the economy".
Singapore was not alone in manufacturing contraction mode
It's even worse for Asian peers that are in contraction for four months in a row now.
Singapore yards diversify products to stay competitive against Korean peers
Sembmarine's latest deal worth US$295m with Prosafe just reinforced this view.
Cash-over-valuation rose for the first time this year in 3Q
Guess what executive flat is the most expensive.
Prices of resale non-landed homes up 3.2% to hit a historic high in 3Q
Average price now stood at $1,156psf.
The faint smell of recession
This chart suggests economic growth concerns outweigh inflation worries.
Chart of the Day: Prices of luxury condos in Singapore rose to near pre-crisis peak
Average prices of posh homes in 3Q are just 6% cheaper than it was 5 years ago.
Why SingTel is unfazed by India's 3G roaming alliances ban
Lucky SingTel has smallish 15.3% stake on Bharti Airtel so ban's impact is "negligible".
Singapore stuck as Hong Kong keeps rising in World Airport rankings
Singapore's still in 26th while Hong Kong jumps to 19th spot.
Singapore, Australia best suited to adopt smart grid in AsiaPac
Their well-developed infrastructure, high technology acceptance and advanced software make them ideal adopters.
Prime retail rents steady since 2007
Monthly prime suburban rents held firm at S$31.1 per sq ft while those on Orchard Road softened 0.8% to S$35.2 psft.
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