Month: July 2025

The recent Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise for July 2025 has received an overwhelming response, with over 12,000 applicants vying for just 2,601 Prime flats. This resulted in an application rate of 4.7 times, indicating a high demand for these units. The Prime flats on offer were located in four different projects, namely Toa Payoh Ascent, Alexandra Vista, Alexandra Peaks, and Clementi Emerald, which collectively received a large number of applications.

Toa Payoh Ascent, situated at the intersection of Toa Payoh Rise and Braddell Rise, was particularly popular among applicants, attracting nearly half of the total Prime flat applications. This project boasts twin 40-storey towers and offers a range of 195 two-room flexi, 78 three-room, and 468 four-room flats. Overall, there were about 22,000 applications for this BTO sales exercise, including 5,547 BTO flats across eight projects, and 4,662 Sale of Balance (SBF) flats, which received over 17,500 applications.

In Singapore, …

Real estate investments in the Asia Pacific region (Apac) saw a significant increase in the second quarter of 2025, according to data collected by Knight Frank. The region recorded a total investment volume of US$42 billion ($53 billion), which marked a 7.4% increase compared to the previous quarter and a 10.1% increase year-on-year.This rise in volume shows that Apac continues to attract global capital, according to Craig Shute, the CEO of Apac at Knight Frank. Despite uncertainties, investor interest remains high, with cross-border investments increasing and sectors such as living and data centres performing well. This indicates that the long-term fundamentals of Apac’s real estate market are still attractive.Cross-border investment activity accounted for US$12.1 billion of the total investment volume, which is a 50.1% increase year-on-year. Knight Frank reports that the majority of this capital flow came from US investors.Australia was the largest recipient of foreign investments with US$3.8 billion. …

It is crucial for international investors to be familiar with the rules and limitations surrounding property ownership in Singapore. While foreigners face fewer restrictions when purchasing condos, they must abide by stricter regulations when it comes to buying landed properties. Additionally, they are required to pay the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD), which is currently set at 20% for their initial property acquisition. Nonetheless, the stable and promising growth of the Singapore real estate industry remains a significant draw for foreign investments, making Singapore Condos a highly sought-after choice.

SINGAPORE (July 30): Keppel Limited has recently sold off $477 million worth of real estate assets as part of its accelerated monetisation programme. These latest divestments have brought the group’s total monetisation figure to $915 million year-to-date.Keppel’s recent transactions include the divestment of its entire stake in a commercial building in India for $379 million and its stake in the Vietnamese …

Research by real estate consulting firm JLL shows that commercial real estate investment in the Asia Pacific (Apac) region has risen by 15% year-on-year to reach US$31.2 billion ($40.15 billion) in the second quarter of 2025. Despite cautious market sentiment and prolonged due diligence due to economic uncertainty, the region has seen a steady growth in investments. In fact, the data compiled by JLL indicates that Apac commercial investments hit a total of US$67.6 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 17% increase compared to the previous year.

Among the countries in the region, South Korea witnessed the highest year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2025, with investments totaling US$6 billion. This surge was mainly driven by the office sector, which accounted for 77% of the total market volumes. According to JLL, this can be attributed to sellers’ preference to divest before the expected oversupply in the …

To sum up, the decision to invest in a condo in Singapore offers a plethora of benefits. These include high demand, potential for growth in property value, and appealing rental yields. However, it is crucial to carefully evaluate factors like location, financing options, government regulations, and market conditions before making a commitment. By conducting thorough research and seeking professional guidance, investors can make calculated choices and maximize their profits in the ever-evolving real estate market of Singapore. Whether you are a local investor aiming to expand your portfolio or a foreign buyer in search of a secure and lucrative investment, condos in Singapore present an alluring opportunity.

SINGAPORE (Oct 11): Over 2,000 retail tenants across 11 of Frasers Property’s malls including Northpoint City, Waterway Point, Causeway Point and Tiong Bahru Plaza will now have access to financial solutions and preferential rates from DBS Bank, under a new partnership between the …

The Taipei Hotel, a charming 38-room establishment situated at 60 Lorong 8 Geylang, is now available for purchase via open tender. The property, which boasts a prized freehold status, has been listed at a guide price of $23.5 million, equivalent to approximately $618,000 per key.

The hotel, spanning four storeys, occupies a generous land area of 7,555 sq ft that falls under the “commercial/institutional” zone in the 2019 URA Master Plan. Its gross plot ratio stands at 2.8. The ground floor of the hotel is home to a tastefully designed lobby, private parking facility, and a communal space. In total, the property offers a generous gross floor area (GFA) of 12,499 sq ft. When calculated on the basis of GFA, the guide price translates to an impressive $1,880 per square foot.

A map highlighting the location of Taipei Hotel (Source: EdgeProp LandLens) The hotel is advantageously positioned in proximity to …

Loh Lik Peng, founder and director of Unlisted Collection, will be assuming the role of chairman of the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) Board from August 1. Loh has been a member of the SLA board since August 2017 and was appointed deputy chairman in August 2020.

Known for his innovative approach to converting conservation shophouses into boutique hotels, Loh started this trend more than 20 years ago with Hotel 1929 on Keong Saik Road. He has since expanded his portfolio to include the New Majestic Hotel at Bukit Pasoh in Chinatown and Wanderlust at Dickson Road in Little India. Although he has since sold his hotel properties in Singapore, Unlisted Collection now operates a diverse portfolio of restaurants and hotels in Singapore, Shanghai, London, Dublin, Wicklow, and Cork County in Ireland.

As Loh takes on his new role, Yeoh Oon Jin, former executive chairman of PwC Singapore, will be stepping …

From 1Q2020 to 2Q2025, prices of HDB resale flats increased by 54.3%, a much slower pace than the 294.4% surge recorded during the five-year period from 4Q1991 to 4Q1996, according to Christine Sun, chief researcher and strategist at Realion Group. The moderation in price growth continued in 2Q2025, with a 0.9% q-o-q increase, compared to the 1.6% rise in 1Q2025. This marks the third consecutive quarter of slowing growth and the slowest quarterly increase since the Covid-19 circuit breaker in 2Q2020, she adds.However, despite the slowdown, Sun notes that the increase in 2Q2025 marks the 21st consecutive quarter of growth — the longest streak ever recorded. This surpasses the previous record of 20 quarters from 4Q1991 to 4Q1996.She further adds that while the recent price increases have been steady, they pale in comparison to the dramatic spikes seen in the 1990s. From 1Q2020 to 2Q2025, resale prices have risen 54.3%, …

Investing in a condo offers a multitude of advantages, including the opportunity to leverage the property’s worth for future investments. A common strategy among investors is to utilize their condos as collateral in order to acquire additional funding for new investments. This enables them to expand their real estate portfolio, potentially magnifying their returns. However, this approach also carries risks, making it essential to have a well-thought-out financial plan in place and to carefully consider the potential effects of market fluctuations. Condo investments truly offer endless possibilities for savvy investors.

Singapore’s office market saw an overall decline in rents in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest statistics from URA. This follows a marginal quarterly gain of 0.3% in the first three months of the year.

On a yearly basis, office rents contracted 1.4%, marking the first annual decline since 3Q2021. Knight Frank Singapore’s head of research, Leonard …

HDB resale flat prices have soared by over 50% since hitting a low point in the second quarter of 2019, despite the implementation of various government measures to curb demand. This surge in prices highlights a deeper issue: demand-side interventions are limited in their effectiveness when supply fails to meet the housing needs of the population.

Demand curbs have had a short-term impact, but not a lasting one. In 2021, the government tightened the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for HDB loans on three occasions – in December 2021, September 2022, and August 2024. In September 2022, the medium-term interest rate used to calculate the mortgage servicing ratio (MSR) was also increased by 0.5 percentage points. Additionally, in the same month, a 15-month wait-out period was imposed for private property owners (PPOs) and former PPOs before they could purchase a resale flat.

While these measures may have temporarily delayed purchases, they did …