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Residential property

More than retail: Why Singapore commercial spaces are redeveloping to add homes and offices

For the property developers, bundling luxury residences with mixed-use projects makes financial and strategic sense, says an expert.
For the property developers, bundling luxury residences with mixed-use projects makes financial and strategic sense, says an expert.

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.

News analysis

Condo VIP sales need clearer rules and limits to ensure transparency

At Sim Lian’s Emerald of Katong, which launched in November 2024, agents bought 173 of 846 available units, about 20 per cent of the project.
At Sim Lian’s Emerald of Katong, which launched in November 2024, agents bought 173 of 846 available units, about 20 per cent of the project.

Lifting of wait-out period a relief for private home owners eyeing a flat

Tony Ang wants to monetise his private property to cushion his retirement savings.
Tony Ang wants to monetise his private property to cushion his retirement savings.

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.

Five people killed in soil collapse in northern China

Freesia Woods condo management ordered to compensate couple over termite infestation 

The court found that the condo’s management had failed to carry out preventive treatment against subterranean termites, resulting in damage to a couple’s home.
The court found that the condo’s management had failed to carry out preventive treatment against subterranean termites, resulting in damage to a couple’s home.

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. 

VIP sales at condo launches under scrutiny after agents get first dibs

At Sim Lian’s Emerald of Katong, a condo which launched in November 2024, agents bought 173 of 846 available units, about 20 per cent of the project, reported The Business Times.
At Sim Lian’s Emerald of Katong, a condo which launched in November 2024, agents bought 173 of 846 available units, about 20 per cent of the project, reported The Business Times.

At least 5 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, say Belgian police

Rescuers work at the site of a fire in a housing building in Antwerp, Belgium, July 1.
Rescuers work at the site of a fire in a housing building in Antwerp, Belgium, July 1.

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