New project launches in October recorded strong sales amid renewed home buying momentum, potentially pushing developer sales for the whole of 2025 to their highest in four years. Excluding executive condominiums (ECs),…
Luxury condo sales rebound to levels before 2023 ABSD hike, buoyed by PR, Singaporean buying
Sales of high-end condominiums rebounded this year, even as stiff stamp duty barriers have deterred foreign buyers and depressed investment demand since 2023. Factors driving sales in 2025 include lower borrowing costs,…
Private home buyers to get better protection with revamped rules
At the 66th anniversary dinner of the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (Redas) held at Shangri-La hotel on 13 Nov, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said that regulatory changes will be made to safeguard…
HarbourFront Centre to close second half of 2026 for redevelopment; cruise and ferry terminal not part of new building
HarbourFront Centre will close in the second half of 2026 to be redeveloped into a 33-storey building with office and retail spaces. It will not include the ferry and cruise terminal, which…
Economists raise 2025 Singapore growth forecasts on strong Q3, but stay cautious on 2026
Private-sector economists followed the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s (MTI) lead in raising their 2025 growth forecasts for Singapore, after better-than-expected third-quarter figures were released on Nov 21. Most also upgraded their…
Residential Market’s Resilience
Residential Market Watch 2025Q2 Prices rose despite lower new sales The global economy was rattled by the sweeping tariffs announced by President Trump which stoked recession fears. Trade tensions peaked in early…
Luxury Real Estate – Still A Safe Haven
Luxury Homes Market 2025H1 Luxury apartment activity picked up despite global uncertainty The first half of 2025 was largely unsettled by the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump in April. Thankfully,…
Over 900 private homes sold at 3 new launches; River Green leads with 88% sold at S$3,130 psf on average
Homebuyers took up more than 900 new condominium units over the weekend of 2-3 August, with River Greenin River Valley chalking up the strongest sales rate of 88 per cent at an…
More homes, business hubs and parks – what’s coming up in Singapore in next 10 to 15 years
The cityscape is set for more housing and community spaces, as well as new models for regional hubs and industrial areas, as part of long-term plans to shape a more vibrant and…
Sotheby’s International Realty 2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook: Steady Course
Luxury real estate presents resilient opportunities amid market shifts, experts say. On-again, off-again tariffs, stock market volatility, stubborn inflation and currency fluctuations are likely to continue to affect global real estate markets…