National Day Rally 2024: Higher Enhanced CPF Housing Grants (EHG), lower Loan-to-Value (LTV) limits & more
The National Day Rally 2024 brought significant updates to Singapore’s housing policies, with an emphasis on enhancing affordability and accessibility. These changes are set to impact first-time homebuyers, singles, and…
Recently MOP-ed 3-room flat in Bukit Merah sells for nearly S$900K
You’ve probably noticed that HDB Executive apartments (EXEs) have been making headlines with their all-time high (ATH) sales. This trend has been ongoing throughout the month. However, we’re shifting our…
New rules for HDB cat owners in Singapore: Licensing now mandatory
Starting September 1, 2024, cat owners in Singapore living in Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats must licence their feline companions, marking a significant shift in pet ownership regulations. This…
August 2024: Rental volume drops on both Condo and HDB; 12.3% decrease amid a year-on-year decline for HDB
The rental market in August 2024 reveals key differences in the performance of the Condo and HDB sectors. Transaction volume for both decreased as expected after the strong month of…
The Federal Reserve Makes Biggest Rate Cut in 16 Years in September
Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter This week the Federal Reserve did follow through with its much-anticipated interest rate reduction as expected by many Wall Street analysts. On…
How To Fund the property investor’s Self Build dream home
Building your own home can be an incredibly rewarding experience. You get complete control over the design, materials, and layout, ensuring it perfectly fits your needs and vision. But before…
Soaring rents edge lettings nearer to ‘prime’ and ‘super prime’ status
A new analysis shows that one in five rental properties across Britain costs as much per month as a typical income pays. Benham and Reeves analysed current rental market stock…
House price dip possible this autumn, warns agency chief
There’s a warning that a housing market lull may be on the way this autumn. Estate agency eXp UK analysed housing market data over the last decade, looking at house…
Site with 20 flats plus retail warehouse under the hammer soon
A stone-built former retail showroom, together with 22 apartments and a gamekeeper’s cottage, located on a five-acre site on the moors near Haworth in Yorkshire are being auctioned with a…
Beat Capital Gains Tax Rise – advice to investors wanting to sell now
Property investors looking to sell up before possible Capital Gains Tax rises should look to unconditional auctions, says Auction House. Rumours are flying that CGT could be raised in the…