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Home prices set to rise in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia in 2025
After a drop in the third quarter of this year, prices in Singapore should rise as interest rates fall.
7 days ago
Property
S'pore home prices rise again, defying sales slowdown
The increase marks the fourth straight quarter of price gains,
July 01, 2024
Tong's Portfolio
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