When is the Best Time to Buy a New BTO Flat?

By Getty Goh (guest contributor) In one of my previous blogs, I wrote about why I thought HDB flats could be made cheaper for first time buyers. Serendipitously, the DBSS debacle occurred shortly after my blog was published and the public outcry over the S$880,000...

Singapore Property News This Week #9

RESIDENTIAL HDB increased launches of BTO flats to increase applicant’s chance: Minister Khaw An increase in BTO flats launches will increase an applicant’s chance of securing a unit as application rate is lowered, said Minister Khaw as he announced that HDB will be...

Singapore Property Weekly Issue 9 now out!

Dear readers, We’re happy to bring you the ninth issue of our FREE PDF e-magazine, through which we hope to bring interesting and pertinent articles on the Singapore property market to our members. We’ll be adding new sections over time. Let us know what else you’d...

Are You Being Penny Wise, Pound Foolish?

By Lau (guest contributor) (Or in Singapore terms, Cents Wise Dollar Foolish) Recently I had sent a friend home and went up to his apartment for a short 20 minute drink. As Murphy would have told me, anything that can go wrong, will go wrong: Saving the trouble of...

Singapore Property News This Week #8

Here’s our summary of the important residential, commercial and industrial news this week. We hope this helps you to save time catching up on the news! RESIDENTIAL Peace Centre and Peace Mansion up for collective sale at $675 million For the third time, 40-year-old...

Singapore Property Weekly Issue 8 now out!

Dear readers, We’re happy to bring you the eighth issue of our FREE PDF e-magazine, through which we hope to bring interesting and pertinent articles on the Singapore property market to our members. We’ll be adding new sections over time. Let us know what else you’d...

New Record Price for a Mass Market Project

By Mr. Propwise Thomson Grand has set a new benchmark for the mass market segment, priced at an average of $1,330 psf. Developed by Hong Kong developer Cheung Kong, it was launched late last week and reportedly sold out all 50 launch units on the first day. This...

Singapore Property News This Week #7

Here’s our summary of the important residential, commercial and industrial news this week. We hope this helps you to save time catching up on the news! RESIDENTIAL Grand Tower at Novena up for sale at $88.8 million 21,742 sq ft Grand Tower located in Novena is up for...