THE Federal Reserve raised its target interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on 1 February 2023, yet continued to promise “ongoing increases” in borrowing costs as part of its…
Residential Market Watch Q2 2022: Market Movers Triggered Demand
Key projects drove sales volume and prices Following a subdued first quarter with only 613 new homes launched, developers launched 1,956 new homes for sale in the second quarter. Market sentiments improved…
An Appetite for Luxury
Desirable condos capture not only the amenities and features a buyer wants in the home but also the atmosphere and personality the buyer wants in an ideal lifestyle. This is especially true…
Anti-money laundering blitz: 10 foreigners charged over crimes linked to about $1b in cash, assets
Ten foreign nationals from countries including China, Turkey and Cambodia were charged in court on 16 August 2023 over their suspected involvement in offences including forgery, money laundering and resisting arrest. These foreign…
HDB to launch new Plus flats at choicer locations with 10-year MOP, stricter conditions
All new BTO flats launched from the second half of 2024 will be classified into one of three categories – Prime, Plus or Standard – to reflect the changing housing landscape, said…
Strong Buying By Locals
Residential Market Watch 2023Q2 Hikes in ABSD caught market unaware The second quarter can be deemed as a period of transition for the residential property market due to the hike in additional…
4 Ways Luxury Homeowners Can Embrace Small Home Living
Smaller homes are trending up for luxury homebuyers, especially near city centres where a more modest footprint can offer greater access to desired locations and amenities. But a smaller property doesn’t mean…
Luxury Homes Market Up Against Headwinds
Singapore Luxury Homes 2023H1 Government stepped in to manage investment demand Caveat data showed only eight bungalow deals in the Good Class Bungalow (GCB) Areas in the first half of 2023. This…
Singapore avoids technical recession in Q2 with economy growing 0.3% quarter on quarter
Singapore’s economy expanded by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2023 from the previous three months, narrowly avoiding a technical recession or two consecutive quarters of contraction. Gross domestic product…
Kyoto, Japan Culture
What is Kyoto area like? Once home to the capital city of Japan, this prefecture is a treasure trove for tourists aiming to immerse themselves in rich history, long-standing tradition and spectacular…
4 Trends In Indoor-Outdoor Architecture and Design
While architecture and decor constantly evolve, styles that holistically unite a home’s interior and exterior environments will always maintain their value. That’s particularly true as homeowners look for ways to improve their…
What’s Old Is New Again: 4 Ingenious Home Transformations
Whether a restyled former synagogue or a transfigured community theater, these four properties have been painstakingly, fashionably modified, respecting each one’s provenance while introducing architectural and aesthetic innovations. Sonoma’s Ruby Stone Building…
Government increased supply of private homes for full-year 2023 to highest in a decade
Responding to the strong private residential demand, the government is further increasing the supply of private homes on the confirmed list to about 5,160 units – including 560 executive condominium (EC) units…