Property market's state of play

Like in other major cities, there appears to be an upswing in real estate deals here amid pandemic

Singapore is not the only place that has experienced a surge in property sales. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global crisis that has overwhelmed healthcare systems and upended businesses around the world.

While it has ravaged economies worldwide and consumer sentiment remains largely subdued, the skies seem brighter for Singapore's property sector so far. A surge in buying activities and an uptick in sales were observed across many housing segments after the circuit breaker period.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 06, 2020, with the headline Property market's state of play. Subscribe