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Private home prices down 3.1% in 2016: URA data

Property MarketRomesh NavaratnarajahJan 26, 2017

Excluding executive condominiums (ECs), prices of private homes in Singapore dipped by 0.5 percent in Q4 2016 following a 1.5 percent drop in the previous quarter...

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HDB resale transactions down 9.1% in Q4

Property MarketRomesh NavaratnarajahJan 26, 2017

Resale prices of HDB flats dipped by 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to more complete data published by the Housing Board...

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Large developer stocks to benefit from a home price rebound

Property MarketRomesh NavaratnarajahJan 26, 2017

With home prices set to make a comeback, analysts expect the government to signal its intention to review the property cooling measures at the budget speech in February...

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URA: New guidelines for privately-owned public spaces

Property MarketRomesh NavaratnarajahJan 25, 2017

Developments that are required to provide public spaces, as well as those seeking gross floor area exemption for a first-storey covered public space...

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Singapore falls to 7th place for high-end rentals

Property MarketRomesh NavaratnarajahJan 25, 2017

Singapore has emerged as the seventh most expensive destination in Asia for high-end rental accommodation this year, down from fourth place in 2016, media reports said...

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Some defendants sign settlement with UOB over inflated housing loans

Property MarketRomesh NavaratnarajahJan 25, 2017

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has excluded five defendants from its civil case against seven individuals and Lippo Marina Collection (LMC), media reports said...

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News Roundup (January 2017)

Property MarketRomesh NavaratnarajahJan 25, 2017

Credit Suisse believes that the time is ripe for an easing of some of the property cooling measures, given that several of its objectives have been met...

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Get the Guru View: Tightened supply for ECs in 2017

Property MarketContributorJan 25, 2017

For this analyst, executive condominiums (ECs) are one of the most fascinating property classes in Singapore. A unique public-private hybrid...

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Finance for newlyweds in Singapore

FinanceContributorJan 25, 2017

Scientists may finally be able to shed some light on love. When you fall in love, the initial stages usually comprise romantic feelings and physical attraction...

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Single and eligible

Property MarketContributorJan 25, 2017

Single Singaporeans aged 35 onwards can use one of two types of grants under this scheme: the Additional CPF Housing Grant (AHG) or Special CPF Housing Grant (SHG)...

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Buying a flat: 6 scenarios you might face

Property MarketContributorJan 25, 2017

The HDB does not require home buyers to hire property agents, but if you are a first-time buyer, you might prefer to engage one to make your buying process easier...

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Working as a team

Property MarketRomesh NavaratnarajahJan 25, 2017

More real estate agents in Singapore are choosing to leave the industry amidst the current downturn in the property market, according to recent figures released by the CEA...

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First Guru Talk in 2017 draws crowds

Property MarketContributorJan 25, 2017

Parts of north-east Singapore have seen tremendous development following the announcement of the HDB’s Remaking Our Heartland (ROH) plans in 2007...

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Lucky home colours for 2017: Part 2

Home & LivingContributorJan 25, 2017

  In part two of our article on lucky colours to consider this year, we look at how cool shades like blue and grey can bring peace into your home. Those born in the Year of the Rooster, however, may want to opt for neutral paints to help them get rid of negative energy.  ...

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Setting sight on Samui

OverseasContributorJan 25, 2017

Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand after Phuket and Koh Chang. Gorgeous pearl-white sandy beaches, lush tropical rainforests...

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