Ever tried ordering kopi-o in a café where the barista only speaks French? If you have, you know the struggle is real. Now, imagine that struggle in the high-stakes world of real estate. Yep, we’re talking about language barriers in real estate, folks, and they’re not just a minor inconvenience—they can be deal-breakers. Let’s decode…
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Kampong Glam, the name itself evokes a sense of nostalgia, doesn’t it? But if you’re planning to buy that trendy loft apartment in this heritage-rich area, you might want to pause and ponder. Why? Because the vanishing trades in Kampong Glam are more than just a sentimental story—they’re a sign of the times that could…
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Image credit: Singapore Police Force via Facebook In the midst of a significant moment in Singaporean history – the recent Presidential Election – an unsettling incident unfolded in the tranquil neighbourhood of Pasir Ris. This Pasir Ris burglary and theft case saw a man, whose identity remains undisclosed, brazenly broke into not one, but four houses,…
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The Kinderland incident at Woodlands Mart was a wake-up call that reverberated across Singapore. Consequently, parents were left questioning, “Is my child really safe?” While Kinderland is taking corrective measures, it’s worth exploring other preschools that are setting the gold standard for safety. And guess what? The neighbourhoods they are in could be your next…
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Singapore welcomed its ninth President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, with open arms on the 1st of September. Just like most of his predecessors, President Tharman has announced that he will not be moving into the Istana after his inauguration. Instead, a spokesperson from his media team said he will be using the Istana exclusively as his office. …
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2023 is another year of high interest rates. Borrowers with outstanding debts from the banks are constantly under pressure. With four more months to go, the Federal Reserve shows no sign of decelerating the engine of rate hike. The big question is: How much longer can individuals, SMEs, corporations and governments hold onto their high-interest... [read more]
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