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Foreigners back in private home market
They account for 22.7% of such sales in Q3, above the 19.7% average. - The Straits Times
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China buyers prefer properties under $1m
They tend to favour apartments near MRT stations.
Residential site draws 6 bids
The top bid came from Treasure Well Investments, at $251.34m. -ST
HDB will remain affordable: SM Goh
He said home prices must remain within the reach of Singaporeans. -AsiaOne
Oct developer sales probably just 700-800
Estimate is down significantly from September's 1,143.
Unsold HDB flats largely cleared: CEO
Remainder is reason for Sale of Balance Flats exercise, launched last month.
Drop in HDB home loan arrears
Defaults stemmed by slew of measures, says HDB in annual report.
HSBC equity-linked loan with cash rebates
New package links property market with loans, and also offers cash rebates for customers. -ST
HDB unit to build social ties
Board also sets up institute to research new building technologies.
Thinking out of the box
Here are some new and cheaper solutions HDB introduced.
Sorry, no lift for your floor
Lift upgrading is still not an option for about 200 HDB blocks. -ST
HDB maisonette has its own lift
The lift cost $60,000, excluding some structural works.
Top-line oven to warm home buyers' hearts
More property developers are throwing in branded ovens and other luxury fittings to draw homemakers. -BT
October home sales slow down
Only 355 private homes sold in the first nine days of the month. -ST
Flat valuation reflects state of property market
Reader feels location, size, age and condition of the property concerned must also be considered.
Home sales: Boom with a difference
Number of new private homes sold may hit 2007 record but values only half.
October home sales slow down
Only 355 private homes sold in the first nine days of the month. -ST
Scotts Tower units to be downsized
Scotts Tower offers smaller units which are more affordable.
Far East gears up to go regional
Far East Organization is spending $25 million on Village Hotels & Residences to expand.