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$46 million set aside for private estate upgrading
Six estates selected for the Estate Upgrading Programme. -AsiaOne
Hawaii Tower up for en bloc sale
S$700m reserve price works out to S$1,401 psf ppr for the freehold site on Meyer Road.
Exec condo surprises with DPS option
This move could trigger owners of other EC projects to also offer DPS.
HDB awards tender for Segar Road
Site is earmarked for the development of an executive condominium housing. -AsiaOne
Property investors bullish on Asia
Many prefer the economic growth prospects in Asia over those of Europe. -Reuters
More HDB resale matters available online
This would be lead to lower online application fees for customers when compared with hard copy applications.
COV for HDB resale flats slides further
COV was S$22,000 last month, down S$3,000 from October. -AsiaOne forum
Two-storey house appreciated up to 140 per cent in three years
It is owned by the epitome of a successful young couple looking for a better living.
Resale flat transactions and COVs fall: Mah Bow Tan
Signs show cooling measures are having an impact on the property market. -AsiaOne
Tulip Garden up for sale again - at $650m
Owners may collect between S$3.14 to S$5.45 million if deal goes through. -AsiaOne
HK housing price growth expected to moderate in 2011
Hong Kong, like Singapore, faces the risk of a property bubble. -Reuters
A few speculators forced housing curbs: Hwee Hua
Cooling measures to curb speculation in the public housing market are due to a small group of private property owners.
Residents vs management council in condo clash
What can residents do if they disagree with their MCs or feel they are misusing their powers? -TNP
Big-ticket property deals prop up market
Investment sales already thrice as high as last year as major players ooze confidence.
New home projects draw out buyers
All but penthouses at Robinson Suites sold; 205 units of d'Leedon taken up.
URA explains why DPS is still available for exec condos
Eligibility and ownership rules keep speculation in such projects at bay.
Town councils score higher
Ministry of National Development claims a marked improvement from the earlier TCMR. -AsiaOne
Good response to Prive
The developers received 1,011 applications for the 680 apartments available.
Towncouncils' report card: No As for estate maintenance
Obstruction of common area sand unauthorised structures main causes for the poor standard of maintenance. -TNP
Winning bid for Punggol tender at $363 million
The site was awarded to Sim Lian Land Pte Ltd. -AsiaOne
Number of falling windows drop
There has been a significant dip in the number of falling windows from high-rise apartments. -AsiaOne
Couple gets court order for sale of land and property against Sosilawati's company
The High Court granted an application by the couple to get a summary judgment. The Star/ANN
Want to share a room with seven others?
'Landlords' make big bucks by renting out bed spaces in HDB flats. -TNP
Look for great bargains in the property market
Investment in properties is like mining. Most people go around trying to invest in properties as though they are walking on the beach. -The Star/ANN
Industry churns, real estate agents jump ship
Major shake-up sees some firms beef up while others lose top talent.
Many properties beckon buyers
They include PoMo, Tanglin Shopping Centre, bank branch and petrol stations.
Condos fall in line, slip to back of wiring queue
Many finally say yes to fibre-optic cables but will be wired well after HDB flats.
DIY defects inspection
The exuberance of homeownership can unfortunately be replaced with dismay, once the detailed once-over is properly given to the property. -The Star/ANN
Punggol EC buying frenzy
270 units snapped up on first day of sales. -TNP
Good Class Bungalow deals hit record $1.85b
At least another $100m of GCB deals could be finalised by year-end.
High-specs industrial, office rental gap grows
But consultants say the difference not big enough for firms to move out of the CBD.
Private home sales soar
1,909 units sold in Nov, 80% more than the month before.
Your unique property investment profile
Find out the factors that make up your unique property investment profile. -The Star/ANN
Mass may figure in CBD's office equation
Outcome of URA review could impact office-block owners seeking to convert property.
Pinoy diaspora holds up local property market
Filipinos overseas snap up houses and apartments to safeguard their future back home. -AFP
Seletar Road site sold for $123 million
The tender was awarded to to Asplenium Land Pte Ltd. -AsiaOne
Collective sales: Majority consent needed
A collective sale agreement has to be executed within 12 months from the date the first owner. -TNP
Amara Shopping Centre to get $32m facelift
Renovations are slated for completion in the second quarter of 2012.
11,849 homes left unsold in launched private projects
Twenty eight projects have more than 100 unsold units each.
Hot home sales raise odds of govt cooling
Sales of new private homes in November hit 1,909; analysts expect Dec to stay buoyant.
Developers hold back on luxury projects in Q4
This despite higher buying interest for high-end homes in October, November.
Good-class bungalows join the party as auctions raise cheer
The value of properties sold at auctions rose 33 per cent to $223.9 million this year.
Fall in COVs for most estates
Biggest drop in Bt Timah, Punggol and Central resale flats. -AsiaOne
1 million HDB flats built in 50 years
Owner of millionth flat in Punggol paid $245,000 for 4-room unit, report said. -AsiaOne
Proud owners of HDB's 1 millionth flat
Assistant engineer Wang Weiji, 28, and his wife of two years Christina Ng, also 28, were handed the keys to their brand new unit yesterday. -myp
Mixed feelings about privatisation
Residents at Potong Pasir HUDC blocks voiced their concerns in dialogue session. -myp
HDB launches 1,010 BTO flats in Punggol today
Flats will be priced from as low as $166,000. -AsiaOne
$36 million Sentosa Cove deal called off
He lost about half a million dollars in deposit, agent fees, legal fees, and procedural fees. -AsiaOne
Landed homes' capital values rise faster than apartments, condos
Average cap value of prime resale freehold landed homes up 5.1% in Q4.
Christmas downtime with violinist Dennis Lau
His album, released last year, showcases his talent of merging classics, jazz and pop tunes that appeal to the masses.
Robertson Quay hotel site to go on sale
Minimum bid price for the site is set at $51.5 million. -AsiaOne
Capital Square may be put on the market soon
Grade A office block in Church Street could be worth around $900 million.
Office, industrial rents sustain uptrend for Q4
Demand should stay if economic recovery continues.
China: Public wary of property prices
Most potential homebuyers in the city are prepared to delay their purchase by at least three years. -China Daily/ANN
210 applications for property agents rejected
They were mainly found to have criminal records or records of offences involving fraud or dishonesty. -AsiaOne
Errant property agents flushed out
Singapore's population of property agents has been curtailed - but not as drastically as initially feared. -myp
CEA's criteria for property agents
A person will not be considered fit to be a property agent if he has the following convictions. -myp
Sentosa Cove 'Death bungalow' sold for $13.6 million
It was sold a mere five months after a KTV hostess drowned in its swimming pool.
The Clementi Mall to obtain TOP in early January 2011
Besides FairPrice Finest, it has also secured BHG as an anchor tenant.
GuocoLand eyes its Reits of passage
It is studying floating an office Reit and a retail one with total assets worth $6-8 billion.
Container homes rent for a dollar a day
Is this the solution for more affordable housing for the bustling cities in China?
High-end condos can't keep pace with mass-market hikes
Prices in Non-Central region top pre-crisis high, Central region 3.7% below peak.
181 Soho units at The Tennery sold
The 99-year leasehold The Tennery is part of an integrated residential and retail development.
SPH seeks more real-estate investments
SPH looking to invest in shopping malls but media remains top priority, -Reuters
Building confidence
Low interest rates and a strong economic outlook augur well for Singapore's property market in 2011. -tabla!
Industrial land sale programme for 2011 launched today
There will be four sites in the Confirmed List and seven sites in the Reserve List.
 
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