Last month we took a family trip to Shenzhen and Guangzhou. It was the latter that I would like to visit again. I have been to Guangzhou for business a few times. But the last time was twenty years ago. The company I worked for won a contract with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. I flied... [read more]
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December 2025 saw a clear rebound in Singapore’s rental market after a softer November, driven mainly by a rise in leasing activity across both private condominiums and HDB flats. Commenting on the latest figures, Mr. Luqman Hakim, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at 99.co, noted that year-end typically brings renewed momentum, “as expatriates arrive ahead of…
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Singapore’s rental market is set to operate under familiar conditions for a while longer. Recently, the Housing & Development Board (HDB) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) announced that the temporary relaxation of the rental occupancy cap will be extended by another two years, pushing the current end date to 31 December 2028. At its…
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Being the first new launch to enter the market this year, Coastal Cabana also marks the first executive condominium (EC) release of 2026, ahead of roughly four more EC projects expected in the pipeline. The development saw a swift response from buyers, moving 498 out of 748 units — about 67% — during its opening…
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When you think about a 3-room HDB flat, affordability likely comes to mind first. For many buyers, this flat type has long been seen as a more budget-friendly entry point into the resale market. However, over the past couple years, that long-held belief has been steadily challenged. Prices have been moving up, records have been…
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Private home sales slowed in December 2025, reflecting a quieter year-end market shaped by limited new launches and seasonal factors. According to URA data, developers sold 197 new private homes excluding executive condominiums (ECs) during the month, marking the lowest monthly tally since February 2024. When ECs are included, total sales came in at 234…
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Tucked within the serene Dairy Farm enclave, Narra Residences enters the 2026 new launch scene with a rare mix of greenery, privacy and modern comfort. The neighbourhood has seen a couple of launches in recent years, but Narra Residences is the first residential project in District 23 shaped under the new GFA harmonisation framework, which…
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The mixed-use Government Land Sales (GLS) site at Hougang Central has closed with a top bid of about S$1.5 billion, or S$1,179 per square foot per plot ratio (psf ppr). Located directly above Hougang MRT station, the 99-year leasehold plot is zoned for both residential and commercial use. Once completed, the mega project is expected…
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