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Malaysian residential properties have become more, not less, affordable
Allowing access to Napic public data will help homebuyers and developers.
May 12, 2023
Property
Singapore home prices rise amid property curbs speculation
Analysts speculate that authorities may weigh another set of measures to calm the market, a move last made in July 2018.
January 22, 2021
Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong property hunters grab bargains in wake of protests
(Sept 16): It looked like the perfect investment opportunity. A mostly vacant shopping center with scant competition serving a middle-class neighborhood far from Hong Kong’s city center. With a makeover, Wang Tse thought, there could be good foot traff
September 16, 2019
Property
Elections this year? Not before HDB clarifies refinancing policies first, says UBS
SINGAPORE (Jan 14): Singapore needs to clarify details of how HDB owners can retain the value of their properties under a proposed government scheme. If not, general elections, which has been rumoured to be called this year, has “no way” of happening.
January 14, 2019
Singapore economy
MAS keeping close watch on property market
(Oct 11): Singapore’s central bank is keeping a close eye on the property market after the city-state took a "decisive set of measures" three months ago to cool things down.
October 11, 2018
Broker's Calls
Singapore property sector outlook stays intact despite cooling measures: Savills
SINGAPORE (Aug 28): Singapore’s current property market is not in bubble territory and neither is is expected to crash in response to the latest cooling measures, says Savills.
August 28, 2018
Commentary
Singapore home prices won't pop without migrants
(Aug 14): If Sherman Kwek sounds annoyed, he has his reasons — 2.9 million sf worth of reasons.
August 14, 2018
Property
Singapore home sales jump to 4-month high amid signs of recovery
SINGAPORE (Apr 16): Singapore home sales jumped to the highest in four months in March amid signs the property market is recovering.
April 16, 2018
Signs of upswing as slide's over in Singapore's playground for the rich
SINGAPORE (Jan 30): A nascent recovery in Singapore's housing market is showing signs of reaching Sentosa, a tiny isle off the southern tip of Southeast Asia's wealthy island state that is both a playground for partying Singaporeans and home for r
January 30, 2018
Property
'Long winter' seen ending for Singapore home prices: Survey
SINGAPORE (Jan 23): The worst may be over for Singapore’s property slump.
January 23, 2018