In December, around 2.9 million eligible Singaporeans will receive a cash payout from the government, aimed at helping with the rising cost of living, managing healthcare expenses, and strengthening retirement savings. This initiative is part of the Assurance Package (AP), which was bolstered with an additional $1.9 billion during Budget 2024 to better support Singaporean […]
The high-end residential market in Singapore has been under pressure over the past year, impacted by both economic uncertainties and stricter cooling measures. When additional buyer’s stamp duty (ABSD) rates increased in April 2023, sales of non-landed private homes in the Core Central Region (CCR)—encompassing Districts 9, 10, 11, Sentosa, and the Downtown Core—slowed, especially […]
A large 2.7-hectare plot in Sin Ming, roughly the size of three and a half football fields, is being readied for what experts believe could house hundreds of new residential units. This fresh development comes as demand grows for homes in central areas near Lentor MRT, making it an appealing option for home seekers and […]
City Developments Limited (CDL) has seen an enthusiastic response to Union Square Residences, with 20% of its units snapped up at an average price of $3,200 per square foot. Since its Nov 1 preview, 75 out of 366 units have been sold as of today, Nov 9. Buyer Profile and Notable Sales The project has […]
In a significant development for Hougang, plans are underway for a mixed-use residential and commercial complex, complete with a bus interchange, above Hougang MRT station. This new project by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) aims to support housing demand in the area and will offer residents easy access to transport links and a variety of […]
CDL’s latest luxury development, Union Square Residences, is set to bring a fresh vibrancy to Singapore’s city-fringe. Located on Havelock Road near the Singapore River and the CBD, this 40-storey tower boasts 366 upscale units in a bustling mixed-use precinct. The residences range from compact one-bedroom apartments at 463 square feet (sq ft) priced from […]
UOL Group and CapitaLand Development (CLD) are moving forward with a major acquisition: the purchase of Thomson View condominium for S$810 million, as announced on Oct 26. This 255-unit private condominium, located on Bright Hill Drive and completed in 1987, occupies an expansive 504,314 square feet and holds a 99-year lease from April 1975. The […]
Las Vegas Sands (LVS), the parent company of Marina Bay Sands (MBS), has announced plans to invest US$8 billion in expanding the iconic integrated resort with a project dubbed “Marina Bay Sands IR2.” This ambitious expansion will feature a fourth hotel tower complete with a sky roof, a massive 15,000-seat entertainment arena, additional MICE (meetings, […]
Big changes are coming to the north of Singapore! Two major housing developments in Sembawang North and Woodlands North are set to bring about 14,000 new homes by 2035, with the first Build-To-Order (BTO) projects launching as early as 2025. This is part of the government’s ongoing effort to meet housing demand and expand affordable […]
Around 700 homes could soon rise on two newly designated residential parcels of land in Bukit Timah Turf City, based on proposed amendments to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) master plan. Situated along Dunearn Road and near the Sixth Avenue MRT station, the development aims to meet the demand for centrally located homes. The larger […]
