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Property prices

Hong Kong home buyers left cold by prices in far-flung tech hub

The authorities hoped to transform Northern Metropolis into a residential and high-tech hub for 2.5 million people.
The authorities hoped to transform Northern Metropolis into a residential and high-tech hub for 2.5 million people.

Forum: More awareness needed for home owners to conduct property transactions independently

Buyer of $5 million house got dragged into seller’s family court dispute

The buyer only found out something was wrong when his name could not be registered to his new home.
The buyer only found out something was wrong when his name could not be registered to his new home.

My second crib: They own homes in Singapore. So why are they renting abroad?

Some Singaporeans are paying mortgages here while renting overseas, seeking greater freedom, lower costs and respite from fast-paced city life.
Some Singaporeans are paying mortgages here while renting overseas, seeking greater freedom, lower costs and respite from fast-paced city life.

Lower mortgage rates, policy changes to support Singapore property market in 2026: PropNex

Private home prices are expected to rise 3-4% in 2026, with around 9,000 new private homes sold and strong demand from locals with genuine housing needs.
Private home prices are expected to rise 3-4% in 2026, with around 9,000 new private homes sold and strong demand from locals with genuine housing needs.

Two-thirds of Sentosa Cove properties resold at a loss, with average loss topping $1m since 2023

The 302-unit Cape Royale, completed in 2013, has been the last major new condominium development in Sentosa Cove.  
The 302-unit Cape Royale, completed in 2013, has been the last major new condominium development in Sentosa Cove.  

Talk of private and resale HDB markets decoupling could spark buyer frenzy

The resale HDB and private residential markets remain closely linked through overlapping buyer pools, household upgrading and downgrading, and the expectation that homes preserve wealth over time.
The resale HDB and private residential markets remain closely linked through overlapping buyer pools, household upgrading and downgrading, and the expectation that homes preserve wealth over time.

Is Australia’s property boom over?

Three rate rises and the government’s decision to scrap tax breaks for property investors have hurt housing prices.
Three rate rises and the government’s decision to scrap tax breaks for property investors have hurt housing prices.

Private residential rents rise 0.7% in Q2 as home prices inch up 0.5%: URA

Rents for Singapore private homes were up 0.7 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, while private home prices rose 0.5 per cent.
Rents for Singapore private homes were up 0.7 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, while private home prices rose 0.5 per cent.

People’s Park Centre guns for third collective sale at lower $1.48 billion guide price

People’s Park Centre will launch for public tender on July 16, after securing the requisite 80 per cent owner consent on June 18.
People’s Park Centre will launch for public tender on July 16, after securing the requisite 80 per cent owner consent on June 18.

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