August traditionally is a quieter month for rentals in Singapore due to cultural and schooling reasons, leading to lower leasing activity. According to Mr. Luqman Hakim, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at 99.co, “This seasonal lull tends to suppress short-term price growth as demand softens temporarily. Adding to this, some tenants might be holding off renewals or…
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As parents, we all want to give the best to our children. Very often, we need to choose between to give or not to give, to buy or not to buy. With so much noise around, we are constantly tempted to compare with others and give in under peer pressure. I won’t buy my children... [read more]
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In this edition of Condo Cash or Crash, we’re heading to River Valley, where The Avenir has just set two very different records within weeks of each other. One seller walked away with a massive profit, while another suffered the project’s biggest recorded loss. Together, these transactions highlight how timing can make or break a…
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When it comes to buying property, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to go for freehold or leasehold. Each tenure type comes with its own set of rights, limitations, and long-term implications — and making the wrong choice could cost you. In this session, our experts will break down the key differences…
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Big changes are on the way for Dover Drive. The former ITE headquarters at 10 Dover Drive and the ITE Dover campus at 20 Dover Drive are set to be demolished. Approval from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) was granted on August 14, 2025, and demolition is planned to begin in the first half of…
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August 2025 turned out to be a landmark month for Singapore’s private housing market, with developers’ sales climbing to their highest level in nine months. A series of high-profile project launches across different regions powered the surge, while healthy mass-market demand and a recovering luxury segment gave the primary market fresh momentum. New home sales…
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National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat recently shared that new laws are being prepared to formalise the Business Improvement District (BID) scheme. These changes follow the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) pilot programme, which has been ongoing since 2017. The new legislation is expected to be ready within the next two years, marking a major step…
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Hundred Palms Residences has once again made headlines. Earlier this year, in March, a 5-bedder was sold for S$3.059 million, marking the first non-penthouse Executive Condominium (EC) to cross the S$3 million mark. More recently, a 4-bedroom unit changed hands for S$2.7 million (S$2,039 psf), setting multiple records not only for the development but also…
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Congratulations on making the move to start your own business! If you’re planning to set up a business here in Singapore, 2025 is a good time to take the step. The process of registering a company is clear and straightforward, and the government continues to support businesses with strong systems and updated regulations. At the…
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If you are familiar with the Mount Pleasant area, you might recall that it was once home to the Old Police Academy (OPA). From 1929 until 2005, this was where generations of officers trained before the facilities eventually shifted to the Home Team Academy in Choa Chu Kang. Now, the site is set for a fresh…
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