- Property craze propels S'pore debt level PropertyGuru.com.sg - 2 hours 50 minutes ago
As a result of Singapore's love affair with property, debt levels have soared to 75 percent of its GDP from just 38 percent in 2000. This level is high compared to other countries in the region, according … More »Property craze propels S'pore debt level
As a result of Singapore's love affair with property, debt levels have soared to 75 percent of its GDP from just 38 percent in 2000. This level is high compared to other countries in the region, according to a Standard Chartered report.
- Further policy tightening expected: Nomura PropertyGuru.com.sg - 4 hours ago
The Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) threshold of 60 percent is only the beginning as further policy-tightening is expected soon, said research agency Nomura. More »Further policy tightening expected: Nomura
The Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) threshold of 60 percent is only the beginning as further policy-tightening is expected soon, said research agency Nomura.
- Office market boosted by vibrant demand PropertyGuru.com.sg - 4 hours ago
Singapore's office property market is on track to recover from a weak closing in 2012 as strong demand outpaced supply, helped by the positive economic outlook and market sentiment, according to Cushman … More »Office market boosted by vibrant demand
Singapore's office property market is on track to recover from a weak closing in 2012 as strong demand outpaced supply, helped by the positive economic outlook and market sentiment, according to Cushman & Wakefield's Q2 report. With no new developments in the CBD during the period, average vacancy rates fell across Marina …
- Analysts say now is the right time to sell homes PropertyGuru.com.sg - 6 hours ago
With private home prices hitting an all-time high, analysts are telling investors that they must sell their properties now instead of waiting for prices to increase further. More »Analysts say now is the right time to sell homes
With private home prices hitting an all-time high, analysts are telling investors that they must sell their properties now instead of waiting for prices to increase further.
- London mega mansion on sale for S$317.8 m PropertyGuru.com.sg - 8 hours ago
A 45-room mansion in Mayfair, London is set to go on sale for £250 million (S$317.8 million), making it one of the most expensive private homes being sold in the UK. More »London mega mansion on sale for S$317.8 m
A 45-room mansion in Mayfair, London is set to go on sale for £250 million (S$317.8 million), making it one of the most expensive private homes being sold in the UK.
- MAS ruling spooks some overseas investors PropertyGuru.com.sg - 8 hours ago
Last Friday's announcement by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to cap the amount of income that Singaporeans can use to finance a property purchase is already having an impact in property markets … More »MAS ruling spooks some overseas investors
Last Friday's announcement by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to cap the amount of income that Singaporeans can use to finance a property purchase is already having an impact in property markets far beyond the shores of the city-state.
- Where to find affordable, well-located condos PropertyGuru.com.sg - 8 hours ago
Home buyers looking for cheaper yet well-located condominium units are drawn to districts 13 and 14, which offer a central location and relatively lower prices. More »Where to find affordable, well-located condos
Home buyers looking for cheaper yet well-located condominium units are drawn to districts 13 and 14, which offer a central location and relatively lower prices.
- Temasek to invest in India property fund PropertyGuru.com.sg - 9 hours ago
Investment company Temasek Holdings, owned by the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), has committed to invest in a US$500 million (S$635.6 million) property fund run by India's HDFC Property … More »Temasek to invest in India property fund
Investment company Temasek Holdings, owned by the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), has committed to invest in a US$500 million (S$635.6 million) property fund run by India's HDFC Property Fund.
- Historic bungalow put on the market PropertyGuru.com.sg - 9 hours ago
A 150,000 sq ft colonial bungalow in the Holland Road area has been launched for tender with a guide rental of S$50,400 per month, according to media reports. More »Historic bungalow put on the market
A 150,000 sq ft colonial bungalow in the Holland Road area has been launched for tender with a guide rental of S$50,400 per month, according to media reports.
- Japan land prices decline at slower pace PropertyGuru.com.sg - Tue, Jul 2, 2013 6:23 PM SGT
Average land prices in Japan dipped 1.8 percent in January compared to the same period a year ago, according to a survey by the country's National Tax Agency. More »Japan land prices decline at slower pace
Average land prices in Japan dipped 1.8 percent in January compared to the same period a year ago, according to a survey by the country's National Tax Agency.
- Who the New Total Debt Servicing Ratio Will Kill Propwise.sg - Tue, Jul 2, 2013 6:15 PM SGT
By Property Soul (guest contributor) The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) introduced the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) framework for all property loans granted by financial institutions (FIs), … More »Who the New Total Debt Servicing Ratio Will Kill
By Property Soul (guest contributor) The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) introduced the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) framework for all property loans granted by financial institutions (FIs), with effect from 29 June 2013. In for the kill Computations of the TDSR affects properties that are residential or non-residential, …
- China's housing markets among world's most expensive PropertyGuru.com.sg - Tue, Jul 2, 2013 4:29 PM SGT
Seven of the world's top ten least affordable housing markets are in China, according to calculations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Based on the IMF house price to wage ratio — which measures … More »China's housing markets among world's most expensive
Seven of the world's top ten least affordable housing markets are in China, according to calculations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Based on the IMF house price to wage ratio — which measures average housing prices in a particular city against average disposable incomes — houses in Chinese Tier 1 cities are …
- HDB coffee shop sells for record $23.8m PropertyGuru.com.sg - Tue, Jul 2, 2013 3:57 PM SGT
A HDB coffee shop in Hougang Avenue 4 has set a new price record after being sold for S$23.8 million. More »HDB coffee shop sells for record $23.8m
A HDB coffee shop in Hougang Avenue 4 has set a new price record after being sold for S$23.8 million.
- Asian Tigers spur building boom PropertyGuru.com.sg - Tue, Jul 2, 2013 3:47 PM SGT
Construction activity around the world will soar by US$6.3 trillion (S$7.97 trillion) in 2025, with the growth explosion boosted by the new Asian Tigers comprising Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, … More »Asian Tigers spur building boom
Construction activity around the world will soar by US$6.3 trillion (S$7.97 trillion) in 2025, with the growth explosion boosted by the new Asian Tigers comprising Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, according to the Global Construction 2025 report.
- F&N; to spin off its property arm PropertyGuru.com.sg - Tue, Jul 2, 2013 3:34 PM SGT
Singapore-listed conglomerate Fraser & Neave (F&N;) is looking to spin off its property arm from its other divisions to further unlock shareholder value, according to media reports. More »F&N; to spin off its property arm
Singapore-listed conglomerate Fraser & Neave (F&N;) is looking to spin off its property arm from its other divisions to further unlock shareholder value, according to media reports.
