The conclusion of Provident on “Should property be your biggest investment?” is: Not necessarily, and probably not for most investors for investment property rather than the home you live in. My two-cents on property investment Note that Provident is a fee-only wealth advisory firm. It is understandable why it advocates diversified portfolios in asset, sector... [read more]
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How extreme will you live with frugality in order to retire early in Singapore? After being retrenched at 35, a Singaporean retired and bought a 3-room flat in full. Despite a monthly passive income of $2,500 ($900 from rent and $1,600 from insurance payout), he only spends $150 a month. His financial freedom doesn’t come... [read more]
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Dunearn House, the highly anticipated launch of the first private residential project at the Turf City precinct turned out to be a disappointment. Joint developers Frasers Property, CSC Land Group and Sekisui House claimed that 5,900 visitors showed up for the preview weekend. But during the first sales weekend, it only moved 212 out of... [read more]
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Tampines has set a new record in the HDB resale market, with an executive flat changing hands for S$1.24 million. The latest transaction marks another HDB resale in the estate to cross the S$1.2 million threshold, reflecting sustained demand for spacious executive flats despite their ageing leases. Record S$1.24M for executive flat at Tampines Arcadia…
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Developed by Kingsford, the 499-unit Lentor Gardens Residences enters the market as the latest private condominium addition within the rapidly growing Lentor Hills estate. The project offers a park-front lifestyle, larger family-oriented homes, and what is currently expected to be one of the more attractive entry prices in the precinct. Receive the latest pricing and…
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SkyOasis @ Dawson has recorded its first 5-room resale transaction in July 2026. While there were reports of a 5-room flat changing hands for S$1.73 million in 2024, the deal never appeared in HDB’s publicly available resale records. As such, the recent sale marks the first official transaction for the project. The transacted price, however,…
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For years, Singapore’s Circle Line has not quite lived up to its name. Rather than forming a complete loop, the line has operated in a horseshoe shape, with a gap between HarbourFront and Marina Bay. That will finally change on 12 July 2026, when Circle Line Stage 6, or CCL6, opens for passenger service. The…
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If you’re planning to rent an HDB flat in Singapore, one of the biggest questions you’ll likely ask is: where can I get the most value for my money? The answer, however, isn’t always as straightforward as choosing the neighbourhood with the lowest rent. Where your rental budget goes the furthest Here’s a quick overview…
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The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has officially launched the tender for a highly anticipated White site at Town Hall Link under the Confirmed List of the second half 2026 Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme. Located in the heart of Jurong Lake District (JLD), the 3.7-hectare site is the first major site that will anchor the…
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Every so often, a home comes onto the market that is difficult to compare with anything else – not because it’s the newest development or commands the highest price, but because opportunities like it rarely come along. The latest penthouse at One Amber is one such property. Priced at S$7.7 million, this 3,046 sqft freehold…
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