property cooling measures

SINGAPORE (July 13): RHB Research is maintaining its forecast for 2018 GDP at 3%, given moderating exports and the shift towards a more moderate semiconductor cycle this year.

SINGAPORE (July 13): RHB is maintaining its “buy” call on APAC Realty, but with a lower target price of 77 cents from $1.35 previously.

SINGAPORE (July 13): For much of this year, as interest rates firmed, analysts were suggesting that investors switch from real estate investment trusts (REITs) to developers.

SINGAPORE (July 9): OCBC Investment Research is downgrading City Developments to “hold”, from “buy” previously, and slashing its fair value estimate by nearly 40% to $9.59.

SINGAPORE (July 9): OCBC is maintaining its “buy” call on UOL Group with a lowered fair value estimate of $8.48.

SINGAPORE (July 6): DBS Group Research is downgrading its recommendations for both Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) – and slashing their target prices by up to 20%.

SINGAPORE (March 13): A surprise letup of property cooling measures – albeit minor and targeted tweaks – on Friday sent property developer stocks soaring to the highest in more than 20 months.

SINGAPORE (Feb 22): Singapore’s property demand remains "very resilient," supported by factors including low interest rates and a stable economy, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said.

SINGAPORE (Jan 26): Yes, you heard it right -- Singapore’s home prices are set to make a comeback after a three-year losing streak. And analysts think property developer stocks are the best way to play that rebound.

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Jan 19): Singapore’s three-year housing slump could see relief from an unexpected quarter in 2017: Hong Kong.