The landscape of January 2024 diverges significantly from that of January 2023. Interest rates have peaked, inflation is receding, and the S&P 500 is scaling new heights. While the descent in interest rates may not be as swift as anticipated by some, the prevailing sentiment is optimistic, with investors gradually emerging from their hiatus. Projections […]
Zhang Ying, the spouse of Jack Ma, co-founder of Alibaba Group, has reportedly acquired three adjacent shophouses along Duxton Road for an estimated S$45-50 million. As reported by The Business Times, the Singaporean citizen purchased units located at 70, 71, and 72 Duxton Road, all of which are 99-year leasehold properties with 63.5 years remaining. […]
In the latest Budget announcement, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong revealed that annual value (AV) bands for owner-occupied residential property tax rates will undergo revision starting January 2025. The adjustment aims to provide homeowners with the prospect of either maintaining or reducing their property tax bills, assuming no alteration in their properties’ AVs and before any […]
According to a recent study of 27 countries on opportunities for families to relocate and enhance their earnings, Singapore has secured the third position globally. The study, conducted by citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, crowned Switzerland as the best country for building multi-generational wealth, offering unparalleled opportunities for families seeking higher earnings and promising […]
Singapore’s land sales have surged to an extraordinary six-year high, totaling S$8.15 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous record of S$8.4 billion set in FY2017, showcasing a significant uptick in government revenue from state land sales (GLS). The contrast between FY2023 and the preceding fiscal years […]
The Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat) has released data revealing that the median income from work for households in Singapore exceeded $10,000 for the second consecutive year in 2023. The figure, which applies to resident employed households, saw a 7.6% increase from the previous year, reaching $10,869. The data sheds light on the economic well-being […]
The Housing Development Board (HDB) has revealed ambitious plans for an integrated development adjacent to Kembangan MRT station, encompassing approximately 340 Build-To-Order (BTO) units and a five-story building featuring a new community club, supermarket, retail shops, outpatient healthcare facility, and more. The development aims to enhance community facilities, add retail options, and create a vibrant […]
City Developments Ltd (CDL) announced a robust start for Lumina Grand Executive Condominium (EC) as more than half of its available units were sold during its launch weekend. The development, situated at the junction of Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 and Bukit Batok Road, garnered significant interest with 53% of the 512 units sold at […]
A residential development is proposed near Kembangan MRT Station, and analysts suggest that the prime location and high value make it more likely to be condominiums. If it were to be HDB flats (public housing), it could be classified as premium HDB flats due to the prime location. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) recently announced […]
Wharf Estates Singapore, formerly known as Wheelock Properties, has listed the freehold retail podium at Scotts Square for sale with a guide price of $450 million. This retail mall is situated in a prime location off Orchard Road, a highly sought-after shopping belt in Singapore. Key details: Scotts Square is a mixed development featuring two […]
