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Property investments

Fight over $4m condo lands woman in jail for contempt of court in rare case

The woman steadfastly refused to give up the D'Leedon condominium unit despite being ordered to do so.
The woman steadfastly refused to give up the D'Leedon condominium unit despite being ordered to do so.

When couples fight over million-dollar gifts

Although reclaiming gifts may sound petty, many people have gone to great lengths and file lawsuits against the recipients after love has all but lost.
Although reclaiming gifts may sound petty, many people have gone to great lengths and file lawsuits against the recipients after love has all but lost.

Singapore’s Downtown is slowly becoming a place to work, live and play in

The downtown skyline will be further enhanced by the construction of more iconic buildings and luxury towers in the coming years.
The downtown skyline will be further enhanced by the construction of more iconic buildings and luxury towers in the coming years.

Why many young Singaporeans expect million-dollar inheritance from their parents

Many young people hope to get $1 million or more from their parents’ inheritance so they have less to worry about their own savings and retirement planning.
Many young people hope to get $1 million or more from their parents’ inheritance so they have less to worry about their own savings and retirement planning.

How to prevent relatives from fighting over your wealth

In the case of properties, it can be a burden to inherit a small share of a family property if it is not sold.
In the case of properties, it can be a burden to inherit a small share of a family property if it is not sold.

Global Design

Pinnacles of luxury in millionaire magnet Dubai, Singapore draws world’s richest too

Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina will be the tallest purely residential tower in the world.
Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina will be the tallest purely residential tower in the world.

GLS sales, commercial deals lift Singapore 2025 property investment to $40 billion

Real estate consultant Knight Frank Singapore said that total investment sales in 2026 are expected to remain robust at around $30 billion.
Real estate consultant Knight Frank Singapore said that total investment sales in 2026 are expected to remain robust at around $30 billion.

Woman wants to sell young son’s $2m condo but can’t show it’s for his benefit

The High Court disallowed a woman from selling a property that is held on trust for her young son as she could not convince the judge that the sale was for his benefit.
The High Court disallowed a woman from selling a property that is held on trust for her young son as she could not convince the judge that the sale was for his benefit.

Man bought 12 insurance policies, then fell to his death overseas in bizarre case

A man over-insured himself for $7 million before he fell to his death in a bizarre overseas accident.
A man over-insured himself for $7 million before he fell to his death in a bizarre overseas accident.

How CPF changes from 2026 can give you more to spend in retirement

The changes will especially benefit employees who earn more than $6,000 as they will be able to save more for their retirement.
The changes will especially benefit employees who earn more than $6,000 as they will be able to save more for their retirement.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.