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Developing Singapore’s West Side: What Can We Learn from Tampines in the East?

Following the recent submission and closure of a joint bid in March this year, we will be seeing five major real estate players — CapitaLand Development, City Developments, Frasers Property, Mitsubishi Estate and Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) – joining hands to drive a singular visionary goal for Singapore. That is to propel the development of the […]

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Will Singapore’s Rental Market Favour Tenants in 2024?

Just earlier in April last year, local headlines were dominated by news about soaring rents in Singapore, putting the spotlight on the declining affordability of tenants and fuelling discussions about an overheated rental market. However, that story has since lost much of its relevance. Due to the easing of factors which contributed to cost pressures […]

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New Condo Launches in Singapore: Q3 2023 Projects Round-Up!

With a respectable line-up of no less than 40 new condo launches making their debut this year, prospective homebuyers in Singapore can expect to have their pick of the best private residential properties around the island. Which brings up the question: What new developments can they look forward to in the third quarter of 2023? […]

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A Lookback at Singapore’s Property Market in May 2023: ERAempowers

May is often considered to be a month of change as it ushers in the change from spring to summer – and if recent developments that are relevant to Singapore’s real estate industry are anything to go by, there is indeed some truth to this perception. From the latest changes to HDB flat buying processes […]

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HDB Flat Eligibility Letter (HFE): How to Apply and New Info

Since its implementation in 2007, the HDB Loan Eligibility (HLE) Letter has been an integral part of the flat-booking process in Singapore. But all that is set to change from May 9 onwards when its replacement, the new HDB Flat Eligibility Letter (or HFE), comes into play. Intended to “provide flat applicants with greater convenience” […]

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ABSD Hike in 2023: Crucial Facts for Homebuyers in Singapore

With the increase in Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) taking effect on 27 April 2023, some homebuyers in Singapore will find themselves forking out more in taxes for any residential property purchases after their first. This latest move by the Singapore Government to promote “a sustainable property market” came amidst rising demand as well as […]

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HDB Loan or Bank Loan, Which Should You Choose in 2023?

Like with other big-ticket purchases, there’ll be various tasks accompanying your purchase of a new home, such as making moving arrangements, planning renovation works, as well as finding suitable financing options. Covering the monthly cost of mortgages, in particular, has proven to be relatively tough for some Singapore property owners in recent months, owing mostly […]

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Singapore Property Market Lookback for March 2023: ERAempowers

Plenty has happened in Singapore’s property scene since the start of the year. In March, there were new public housing announcements made during the Committee of Supply debate, interest rate hikes amidst banking industry turbulence, as well as emerging signs pointing towards moderating price growth in the HDB resale market. But what do these events […]

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Blossoms By The Park: Will This One-North Condo Be a Blooming Success?

It’s not everywhere that you find a Star Wars-inspired complex, self-driving road sweepers, and a myriad of industry-leading companies sharing the same neighbourhood, but that’s exactly what you’ll encounter when you step foot into one-north. Unlike other parts of Singapore, most of one-north as well as its infrastructure are focused on promoting industrial growth. This […]

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The First-Mover Advantage: What It Means for Singapore Homebuyers

Being first doesn’t always guarantee success, but it can help. Take for instance, the long-running rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi. While both cola drinks were invented in the 19th century, Coca-Cola’s success in capturing market share with nostalgia can be partly attributed to its earlier history which precedes Pepsi’s by a whole 7 years. More relevantly, […]

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