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4 Singapore private home market trends to watch in 2026

New developments that are close to the Great World MRT station and the nearby shopping mall are expected to draw buyers' interest.
New developments that are close to the Great World MRT station and the nearby shopping mall are expected to draw buyers' interest.

To thank their parents, they bought them a house

Camila Lincowski, right, with her mother, Oniria Correa, at the home Lincowski bought for her in Henderson, Nev., Nov. 12, 2025. While growing up, Lincowski promised her mother sheÕd buy her a house. (Mikayla Whitmore/The New York Times)
Camila Lincowski, right, with her mother, Oniria Correa, at the home Lincowski bought for her in Henderson, Nev., Nov. 12, 2025. While growing up, Lincowski promised her mother sheÕd buy her a house. (Mikayla Whitmore/The New York Times)

New, smaller landed homes draw upgraders as landed property supply stays broadly flat for 25 years

Private real estate equity investment firm Aurum Gravis is preparing to launch its Natura Collection. It will comprise 10 semi-detached homes sitting on land parcels ranging from 2,200 sq ft to 2,500 sq ft.
Private real estate equity investment firm Aurum Gravis is preparing to launch its Natura Collection. It will comprise 10 semi-detached homes sitting on land parcels ranging from 2,200 sq ft to 2,500 sq ft.

Businesses bet on bigger, refreshed malls in Johor to capture RTS Link footfall

Construction of the Coronation Square Mall, which will be connected to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, begins in 2026 and is slated to be completed in 2029.
Construction of the Coronation Square Mall, which will be connected to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, begins in 2026 and is slated to be completed in 2029.

Ringgit gains yet to curb S’poreans’ spending in Malaysia, but more Malaysians could head south

Firmer ringgit makes it more expensive to shop, spend and buy properties in Johor.
Firmer ringgit makes it more expensive to shop, spend and buy properties in Johor.

Will property investors look at Geylang as the next red-hot district?

Known for its well-preserved pre-war shophouses, Geylang has often been overlooked for its property investment potential.
Known for its well-preserved pre-war shophouses, Geylang has often been overlooked for its property investment potential.

Judge rejects woman’s bid to sell condo bought in trust for son, citing lack of disclosure

Ms Tan did not disclose that she she lost a lawsuit against AIA over a $1m life policy taken out by her husband, who fell to his death in Australia.
Ms Tan did not disclose that she she lost a lawsuit against AIA over a $1m life policy taken out by her husband, who fell to his death in Australia.

Woman loses lawsuit against mother for 50% stake in 26 Singapore properties

During the trial, Ms Prawesti testified that the family owned vast assets, including 50 other properties, an island, and large estates in Indonesia.
During the trial, Ms Prawesti testified that the family owned vast assets, including 50 other properties, an island, and large estates in Indonesia.

Why only the rich can afford to have more than 2 kids in New York

Sarah Almodovar lives with her husband and their three young children in a nearly 750-square-foot apartment in Washington Heights, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2025. The number of city households with three or more children has dropped by nearly 17 percent over the past decade as families struggle with the cost of child care and rent. (Natalie Keyssar/The New York Times)
Sarah Almodovar lives with her husband and their three young children in a nearly 750-square-foot apartment in Washington Heights, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2025. The number of city households with three or more children has dropped by nearly 17 percent over the past decade as families struggle with the cost of child care and rent. (Natalie Keyssar/The New York Times)

Lawsuit against PropNex subsidiary over ‘99-to-1’ deal dropped, says property group

This was the second reported suit against PropNex Realty over a 99-to-1 arrangement, which refers to a structure that buyers often use to avoid tax by reducing the rightful ABSD payable on purchases.
This was the second reported suit against PropNex Realty over a 99-to-1 arrangement, which refers to a structure that buyers often use to avoid tax by reducing the rightful ABSD payable on purchases.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.