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Knight Frank Singapore CEO Galven Tan resigns after 2.5 years at helm

Real estate veteran Galven Tan resigned after more than two years at the helm to pursue new opportunities.
Real estate veteran Galven Tan resigned after more than two years at the helm to pursue new opportunities.

Australia’s sudden housing chill seeps into economy

Australia’s housing market is suffering its worst slowdown since the pandemic.
Australia’s housing market is suffering its worst slowdown since the pandemic.

Refresher exam for property agents with fewer than 3 deals in 3 years amid industry review

Industry stakeholders have consistently highlighted the potential risk posed by property agents who do not complete transactions regularly, says the Council for Estate Agencies.
Industry stakeholders have consistently highlighted the potential risk posed by property agents who do not complete transactions regularly, says the Council for Estate Agencies.

Knight Frank winds down real estate agency unit, agents to move to OrangeTee & Tie

Justin Quek, CEO of OrangeTee and Deputy Group CEO of Realion Group (right), with Dr Tan Tee Khoon, head of KF Property Network.
Justin Quek, CEO of OrangeTee and Deputy Group CEO of Realion Group (right), with Dr Tan Tee Khoon, head of KF Property Network.

Orchard Central tenants from levels 5 to 12 to move out by end-November; space planned for office use

The tenants are on varying lease terms, with some expiring at year-end, others extended until the mall’s last day of operations, while others have leases that run beyond Nov 30.
The tenants are on varying lease terms, with some expiring at year-end, others extended until the mall’s last day of operations, while others have leases that run beyond Nov 30.

Singapore’s GIC posts lower returns as wars, tariffs turn global markets volatile

For the 20-year period that ended on March 31, the annualised US-dollar nominal return of GIC’s portfolio was 5.6 per cent.
For the 20-year period that ended on March 31, the annualised US-dollar nominal return of GIC’s portfolio was 5.6 per cent.

Haunted houses are in demand in Japan

A Buddhist monk performing a ceremony for lost souls at a property which is classified as a “jiko bukken”, or “misfortunate property”, in Kawasaki, Japan.
A Buddhist monk performing a ceremony for lost souls at a property which is classified as a “jiko bukken”, or “misfortunate property”, in Kawasaki, Japan.

JustCo takes over former Taste Orchard mall to offer co-working, co-living and retail under one roof

JustCo is launching JustCo Place at the former Taste Orchard mall, combining co-working spaces, co-living apartments and retail under one roof.
JustCo is launching JustCo Place at the former Taste Orchard mall, combining co-working spaces, co-living apartments and retail under one roof.

The property market in S’pore is cooling, finally. Are we looking at a slump or a good time to buy?

The result is a market where buyers are becoming more selective. That is increasingly reflected in transaction volumes and prices. 
The result is a market where buyers are becoming more selective. That is increasingly reflected in transaction volumes and prices. 

Potential sale of Golden Mile Tower units creates fresh uncertainty for Filmhouse, Carnival Cinemas

The current cinemas at Golden Mile Tower, Filmhouse and Carnival Cinemas, use the space left by Golden Theatre, which opened in 1973.
The current cinemas at Golden Mile Tower, Filmhouse and Carnival Cinemas, use the space left by Golden Theatre, which opened in 1973.

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