ERA Realty Network has announced on 21 March its expansion in Asia Pacific, entering the Laos market. According to the agency, it now boasts 22,000 agents across more than 640 offices in 11 countries. In Singapore, the agency has seen a net increase of 277 real estate salespersons in Q1 2023. The announcement was made…

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The increase in medium term interest rates has significant implications for individuals seeking to purchase a home through a home loan.

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In early March, we shared on our social media a sub-sale transaction at Fourth Avenue Residences. It was a notable transaction due to its S$322k capital gain. The gain is also currently the highest in the project. Perhaps more importantly for the seller, they don’t need to pay the Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) as the…

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"Can an SPR buy an HDB flat?" is a question Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) may wonder. HDB resale flat eligibility and ownership are rights granted to every SPR. But they do come with some restrictions. Find out what these restrictions are in 2023.

Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) for Singapore citizens buying their second and subsequent properties is 17% to 25%; permanent residents, foreigners and entities have to pay 5% to 35% from 16 December 2021 onwards.

Figure out BTO renovation costs in Singapore to better estimate how much you’ll need to budget for your new home. This 2023 HDB BTO renovation cost guide includes 5 tips on how to lower your BTO renovation costs.

In this article, we work backwards to find out how much buyers need to earn to afford a private condo. According to the Ministry of Manpower, the official median salary for Singaporeans was $5,070 in 2022. With this earning power, is buying a condo or private property within reach?

With a combination of various factors such as cooling measures, construction delays and sky-high property prices, rental rates have surged over the past three years.  Drawing from personal experience of renting for more than a decade, here are 5 ways you can save on rental.  1. Live outside of the central area If you have…

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Buying, selling or renting a property is an important milestone in your life. Yet, it can also be challenging and complicated for some. To smoothen the process, you can engage a property agent to facilitate the property transaction. Before you engage a property agent, here are five things you should know about their commission. #1: The…

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New private home sales, excluding Executive Condominiums (ECs), increased in February 2023 despite hikes in Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD). Also, HDB pilots a rental scheme for low-income singles. Here are all the news stories from 14 to 20 March 2023.