Residential Property
Luxury apartment sales take a hit from ABSD rate hike
Luxury apartment sales take a hit from ABSD rate hike
In 1H23, luxury apartments’ sales value dropped to $964.67m.
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The ABSD rate hike in April led to the sales slump in the luxury apartments market.
Good Class Bungalow market to stay muted in 2H23: experts
CBRE cited three factors affecting sales of GCBs.
What drove adjustment in land betterment charge rates?
Rates rose for commercial and hospitality properties but declined for residential.
Singapore's most notable real estate agents under 40
Majority of agents in the list are experts on the residential market.
Why rents rose faster in suburban condos rents in July
OCR rents rose 1.6% QoQ in July, whilst CCR only saw a 0.7% QoQ uptick.
Properties promoting ‘live, work and play’ gain popularity in Singapore
Homebuyers want homes that they can customise to meet their multifaceted needs.
Diversification to shape real estate investments in 2024
An expert said capital will cascade into “alternative” sectors next year.
Standard vs. Plus vs. Prime: How do the new flat classifications differ from one another
The government will implement the new flat classification in 2H24.
Overall condo resale prices up 7.4% YoY in July
OCR posted highest price increase with 9%.
Can Hong Kong’s ex-pats boost Singapore’s rental leasing volume?
Private residential transactions have dropped 1.9% QoQ in 2Q23.
PropertyGuru reports $6m net loss in 2Q23
The company recorded a net loss despite a 12% YoY increase in its revenue.
HK, SG housing chiefs exchange views on policies, new technologies
Amongst areas of discussion include green buildings.
Kelvin Fong steps up as Deputy CEO of PropNex
He previously held the Executive Director position in the company.
REIT Watch: Here are the top 10 S-Reits in H1
S-REITs generated 9.3% total returns.
‘Prime’ time for change: Why the HDB reclassification is long overdue
The long MOP likely won’t deter demand for Plus and Prime units, analysts said.
From ‘Mature’ to ‘Plus’: Singapore revamps HDB classification
HDB flats will be classified as “Standard”, “Plus”, and “Prime” under the new model.
New home sales in July reach an all-new-high since 2021
Around 6,500 to 7,500 new private homes will be sold during the year.