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Pine Grove Condominium’s Collective Sale: Seeking Mandate for a Strategic Relaunch at $1.78 Billion

The collective sale committee at Pine Grove condominium is actively seeking a mandate from owners to relaunch the collective sale with a revised reserve price of $1.78 billion. After the initial tender closed without bids at $1.95 billion, ERA Realty Network, in private treaty discussions with potential buyers, proposes the adjusted price following a fair […]

Future Keppel housing area. Source: HDB

Economists more optimistic for 2024 as Singapore economy ends 2023 on a higher note

Amid a slowdown in overall demand for new private homes in Singapore in 2023, sales in the prime district have remained robust. Factors contributing to this trend include a lack of new launches in the prime district, narrowing price gaps compared to other regions, and the appeal of prime district properties for high-net-worth individuals. Key […]

Tembusu Grand receives Strong Interest during Preview

Condo resale prices continue uptrend, volumes flat in November: SRX, 99.co

Condominium resale prices in Singapore extended their upward trajectory for the fourth consecutive month in November, although resale volumes remained subdued. According to flash data from SRX and 99.co, overall resale prices increased by 0.4% from the previous month and were 7.4% higher year-on-year. Resale volumes, however, were modest, with 848 units changing hands in […]

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People’s Park Complex Under Consideration for Conservation, Impact on Collective Sale Possible

Urban planning authorities are considering the conservation of People’s Park Complex, Southeast Asia’s first multi-use complex built in the 1970s. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has informed the property’s management corporation that it assessed the building to be of high heritage significance. While heritage groups welcome the move, it may impact the second collective sale […]

Tembusu Grand receives Strong Interest during Preview

Successful Launches of J’den, Hillock Green, and Watten House Drive November Rebound in Private Home Sales

November witnessed a significant rebound in Singapore’s private home sales, driven by the successful launches of suburban condominiums – J’den in Jurong East, Hillock Green in Lentor Central, and the luxury prime district project Watten House. The surge in sales, up 286% from October to a four-month high of 784 units, was attributed to pent-up […]

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US Fed flags end of rate hikes, sees drop in borrowing costs in 2024

The US Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates steady and indicated a shift in its monetary policy, signaling the end of the historic tightening implemented over the past two years. The decision was accompanied by new economic projections, highlighting the expectation of lower borrowing costs in 2024. Key Points: Policy Statement: The Federal Reserve […]

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Deadline Nears: Two-Thirds of Sibor Mortgage Holders Yet to Switch

As the deadline approaches for mortgages tied to the Singapore Interbank Offered Rate (Sibor), it’s reported that although around 30,000 borrowers switched between January and October, approximately 57,000 still hold onto their Sibor-based loans. The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) notes that Sibor is set to be discontinued by the end of 2024, with […]

One-off rebate for owner-occupied homes in 2024. Source: Today

One-off rebate for owner-occupied homes in 2024 to cushion impact of property tax rises: MOF, IRAS

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) have announced a one-off property tax rebate for owner-occupied homes in response to the anticipated increase in property taxes. The rebate, ranging from 100 percent for small public flats to 15 percent for private properties, aims to mitigate the impact of higher property […]

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