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Aussie developer has big plans for Paya Lebar site

15 Jun 201515 Jun 2015

A massive mixed-use site in Paya Lebar Central is set to showcase Lend Lease's urban renewal strengths, according to Mr Rod Leaver, the Australian property giant's chief executive in Asia.…

Non-landed resale market shows signs of reviving

BUYING interest is returning to the secondary market - the selling of existing homes - but volumes are still well below levels seen before cooling measures started to bite. The…

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More property indices don’t add to clarity

15 Mar 201515 Mar 2015

HAVING more property indices add complexity but do little to offer better clarity for users, say experts at a real estate forum on Friday. Amid a race to create proprietary…

Bigger HDB flat owners sees lower property taxes next year.

Owners of bigger Housing Board flats will enjoy a reduction in property taxes next year. This comes as the estimated annual market rents of properties, or annual values (AVs), will…

Despite global gloom, there is little reason for alarm in Singapore

12 Oct 201413 Oct 2014

Pessimism is in the air as local market watchers await the release of Singapore's advance third-quarter economic growth numbers next Tuesday. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) set the tone on…

Marine Parade started a jobs bank for resident businesses and residents

Mom-and-Pop provision shops and market stalls in Marine Parade struggle to find workers. At the same time, many residents of the fast-greying constituency struggle to land jobs due to disability,…

Unlock value of property to fund retirement: Aviva

PROPERTY is a great asset but Singaporeans need to consider how to unlock its value if they wish to have an easier life in retirement, advises insurance boss Nishit Majmudar.…

TEHO buying ECG for $17M

http://business.asiaone.com/news/teho-buying-local-property-firm-ecg-17m Offshore and marine company Teho International is buying local property firm ECG Property Services in a $17 million deal, giving the latter a listed vehicle for expansion. Teho executives…

Lease Buyback Scheme for HDB extended to 4room flats

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lease-buyback-scheme/1317574.htmlThe Housing and Development Board will extend the Lease Buyback Scheme to 4-room flats. This will enable more Singaporeans to monetize their assets and derive a steady stream of income for…

Indians overtook Indonesians among foreign property buyers

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/premium/top-stories/indians-overtake-indonesians-among-foreign-buyers-20140724 Something unexpected has taken place in the second quarter of the year – Indonesians’ share of private home purchases here by permanent residents and foreigners sank to a fresh…