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Couples in Singapore with dual incomes, no kids aspire to buy private property

Among DINKs - couples aged 30 and above with a monthly combined income of at least $10,000 - four in 10 of those looking to buy a private home preferred new condominium units.
Among DINKs - couples aged 30 and above with a monthly combined income of at least $10,000 - four in 10 of those looking to buy a private home preferred new condominium units.

Singapore property rental market may face headwind and disruptions in 2026

As more than 50,000 flats will reach their MOP over the next three years, more flats will be listed for rent, intensifying competition among landlords.
As more than 50,000 flats will reach their MOP over the next three years, more flats will be listed for rent, intensifying competition among landlords.

PropertyLimBrothers disputes layoff reports, seeks legal advice amid restructuring

ST20260309_202639600805 Kua Chee Siong/ jlplb/ Exclusive interview with PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Adrian Lim, at the PropertyLimBrothers Studio located in Oxley BizHub 2, on March 9, 2026. He will be speaking about how the recent departure of two senior executives have impacted the firm and his immediate priorities on rebuilding the brand.
ST20260309_202639600805 Kua Chee Siong/ jlplb/ Exclusive interview with PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Adrian Lim, at the PropertyLimBrothers Studio located in Oxley BizHub 2, on March 9, 2026. He will be speaking about how the recent departure of two senior executives have impacted the firm and his immediate priorities on rebuilding the brand.

Near sell-out launches in March boost developer sales to 1,300 units after 4 slow months

Sales rebounded in March after a slow start to the year, hitting the low hundreds after the holiday lull.
Sales rebounded in March after a slow start to the year, hitting the low hundreds after the holiday lull.

Wealthy Middle East residents are house-hunting in Europe to escape war

Families and investors who had been increasingly drawn to cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now rethinking their options.
Families and investors who had been increasingly drawn to cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now rethinking their options.

China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in epic downfall

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China Evergrande Group, has pleaded guilty to a number of charges including fundraising fraud and bribery.
Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China Evergrande Group, has pleaded guilty to a number of charges including fundraising fraud and bribery.

Shophouse sales in Kampong Gelam have ‘declined sharply’ in recent years, most buyers local: URA

Tourists in Bussorah Street.
Tourists in Bussorah Street.

News analysis

Keeping old S’pore condos liveable will take financial discipline, not just new rules and subsidies

The Government has observed that some estates may not collect adequate sinking funds for essential facility upgrades.
The Government has observed that some estates may not collect adequate sinking funds for essential facility upgrades.

Hong Kong developers sceptical about ambitious tech hub plan

mfopinion - A view of the swathe of farmland set to be affected by redevelopment for the Northern Metropolis mega project along Hong Kong's border with Shenzhen (separated by the river; this pic was taken from SZ side). 

Credit: Magdalene Fung
mfopinion - A view of the swathe of farmland set to be affected by redevelopment for the Northern Metropolis mega project along Hong Kong's border with Shenzhen (separated by the river; this pic was taken from SZ side). 

Credit: Magdalene Fung

China’s property slump far from over despite embattled developer Country Garden’s return to profit

A general view of buildings in Tianjin, China August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
A general view of buildings in Tianjin, China August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

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