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Singapore property

You’re not imagining it: Singapore homes are getting smaller

Mr Jon Phua lives in a shoebox condo unit that forms part of a trend towards smaller private residentials.
Mr Jon Phua lives in a shoebox condo unit that forms part of a trend towards smaller private residentials.

New private home sales rose in January following launch of three projects with over 1,500 homes

Analysts said January’s sales were largely driven by three new launches, including Newport Residences in Anson Road.
Analysts said January’s sales were largely driven by three new launches, including Newport Residences in Anson Road.

Huttons Asia, property agent, law firm sued over 99-1 deal for condo bought by foreigner and student

Mr Zhang Han Ming and his girlfriend Liu Yu Tong purchased their $1.38 million condo at Ki Residences at Brookvale in May 2021.
Mr Zhang Han Ming and his girlfriend Liu Yu Tong purchased their $1.38 million condo at Ki Residences at Brookvale in May 2021.

Singapore’s Big Five real estate agencies to crack down on improper distribution of property fliers

Instead of leaving such flyers at gates, doors and other common areas, agents will be told to place flyers in mailboxes, or to distribute them by post or flyer distribution services instead.
Instead of leaving such flyers at gates, doors and other common areas, agents will be told to place flyers in mailboxes, or to distribute them by post or flyer distribution services instead.

Grandsons of OCBC’s founding father buy Barker Rd bungalow for $43.2m, Sentosa condos for $23.9m

The Barker Road bungalow lies diagonally opposite Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) and next to four adjacent properties owned by the Lee siblings.
The Barker Road bungalow lies diagonally opposite Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) and next to four adjacent properties owned by the Lee siblings.

Over 100 agents to leave KW Singapore after fallout from PropertyLimBrothers saga

Another high-profile departure is KW Singapore’s top agent Rayne Chua (left), who will be joining ERA Singapore.
Another high-profile departure is KW Singapore’s top agent Rayne Chua (left), who will be joining ERA Singapore.

CDL, Woh Hup tie-up tops Tanjong Rhu site tender with $709.25m bid

Pixgeneric / generic picture taken on 26 March 2024 of condominiums at Tanjong Rhu District in Singapore. 
Resale condo volume and prices saw a slight uptick in February, attributed to the Chinese New Year festivities. Despite a sluggish start to the year, analysts remain optimistic about the market's prospects, with expectations that resale transactions could start to pick up in the coming months.
Pixgeneric / generic picture taken on 26 March 2024 of condominiums at Tanjong Rhu District in Singapore. 
Resale condo volume and prices saw a slight uptick in February, attributed to the Chinese New Year festivities. Despite a sluggish start to the year, analysts remain optimistic about the market's prospects, with expectations that resale transactions could start to pick up in the coming months.

Little India remains big draw for shophouse buyers in 2025 amid a slow market

In PropNex Research’s latest shophouse market report, District 8 (Little India) topped sales in the last three months of 2025.
In PropNex Research’s latest shophouse market report, District 8 (Little India) topped sales in the last three months of 2025.

1,600 BTO flats to be built in Upper Thomson, with first project slated for June launch

An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.
An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.

CDL’s Newport Residences in Anson Road sells 57% or 140 of its units at launch

Excluding the development’s super penthouse, the project was priced at an average of $3,370 per square foot.
Excluding the development’s super penthouse, the project was priced at an average of $3,370 per square foot.

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