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Er, what's Grade A office space?
Explanation of the term by property correspondent Fiona Chan.
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Thai property market slows but won't crash
New launches dip amid domestic, global turmoil but investors take long-term view. |
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Sky-high HDB rents over?
Falling private home rents seen as a major cause.
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Property firms reach out with online portals
Knight Frank launches VirtualHomes; ERA ties up with rednano.sg. |
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Sub-prime crisis possible in Singapore
Analysts caution that if deferred payment scheme is restored, it has the potential to create local version of sub-prime crisis. -BT
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Prime office rents falling amid turmoil
Rates are back to levels a year ago as landlords act to keep tenants. |
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Fewer cluster homes may be built
But congestion will be reduced and newer units can be bigger.
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Govt takes market-led approach to land sales
Its decision to transfer most of the sites to the Reserve List is not aimed at cutting off land supply to prop up prices or rentals.
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Mah: No delay to HDB, govt building projects
As long as there is a demand, we will continue to build,' Minister for National Development Mah Bow Tan said.
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KL luxury condo sector in for tough times
Analyst sees severe drop in rental yields from 5-7% now. |
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Discounts fail to move HK properties
Prices in every sector expected to drop by 20-30 per cent before next July, say analysts. -AFP
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Completed products may be the way to go for developers
Wheelock Properties CEO says the new trend will raise the stakes for developers to deliver good-quality projects. |
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How to buy a house
Looking for a house? Check out this helpful guide from someone who just went through the process.
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No bids for Punggol EC site
The tender was launched in September 17 closed at 12 noon today.
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HDB launches Punggol Arcadia under BTO system
Applications for the new flats can be submitted online from today.
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Fewer cluster homes: Well done, URA
Reader says URA should also re-examine all ongoing cluster housing developments. |
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Market-based pricing of flats fairer to all
HDB points out that it has a whole range of flats.
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Condo launch goes ahead despite gloom
Developer to roll out Woodlands project on back of solid soft launch. |
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Upgrading delay is costing residents
Readers says completion date has been changed twice, and has not seen workers on weekdays. -myp
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The 'Robin Hood' developer
He is causing a furore over his plans to sell flats at huge discounts. -AFP
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Condos, private apartments urged to install recycling receptacles
Mandatory provision of these receptacles came into effect on November 1, 2008.
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River Valley condo Luma relaunches with prices halved
Units going for $1,450 psf, down from $2,800 psf at launch last year. |
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CDL defers South Beach construction, bets on costs easing
Q3 net profit slips 11% but group expects to ride the storm.
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New HDB BTO prices defy gloom
Take-up of Built-to-Order flats expected to be good. |
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Clamped for parking in own condo
A housewife has been slapped with a $4,000 bill after her husband's BMW 730i was clamped for illegal parking in a condominium.
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Higher-end HDB market may be cooling
No rush for condo-style Bishan flats as market sentiment turns sober. |
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More 2-room HDB flats to come
Govt promises affordable homes for all Singaporeans amid downturn.
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Coming up: More smaller HDB flats
Two- and three-room units in demand from low-income families, downgraders. -ST |
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Dismal sales of private homes in Oct
112 new private homes sold as sales dip to lows last seen in 2003 Sars period.
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Market-based pricing fairest for new HDB flats: Mah
HDB does not take cost of flat into account for its pricing. |
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Two sites up for sale amid weak market
Sites at Dakota Cresent and Seletar road placed on reserve list.
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Recycling set to rise with compulsory bins at condos
NEA sending notices to private apartments; they will have 6 months to comply. |
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Savills sees over 20% drop in luxury home prices
Announced forecast for period ending 2009 grimmest yet by any consultancy.
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Private home rents may fall 15%
Selling prices of top-end units could drop by up to 22% in months ahead. |
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Office space returns seen in year ahead
Estimated 3.5 per cent of offices could be returned by tenants in coming months.
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Shophouses to become hotel
It will turn the property into the 67-room Santa Grand Hotel East Coast, keeping the conserved Peranakan-themed facade in the process.
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Good time to buy an exec condo?
For those on a tight budget, EC units are an option to private flats.
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Huge mall coming up at Serangoon Central
Residents of Serangoon will soon enjoy a new mall which boasts a 24-hour retail zone. -myp |
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Property market to soften
The good news is that home-ownership rate is high in Singapore. -ST
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1st Lake District site on sale
Property experts expect muted response in light of downturn.
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Mah sees softening of property prices
Future movements will depend on how industry adjusts to conditions.
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Punggol BTO flats in hot demand
Punggol Arcadia closes with 2,344 applications for just 750 units. |
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Her rent is raised by 52 percent
She's angry because property market is soft, yet....
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Hotel site at Bukit Chermin up for grabs
Site should be developed into a 'distinctive lifestyle hotel': URA. |
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