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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Every Singapore district has its highlights. District 9 has a world-renowned shopping belt in Orchard Road, District 11 has a growing medical hub, and District 14 has Paya Lebar which will be redeveloped as a “highly liveable and sustainable new town”. The list goes on. So then, what does District 15 have to offer? Located […]

By and large, February has been an eventful month for the local housing market and Singaporeans in general. Headlining the news was an increase in rental demand, as well as the latest changes in housing policies that were announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong during Singapore Budget 2023. Also, of note […]

Let’s rewind the clock back to 2021, specifically to November, when the biggest headline in the media was the easing of COVID-19 measures on dining out in Singapore. And while this piece of news was certainly cause for celebration, the very same month also saw the very first Built-to-Order (BTO) projects – namely River Peaks I & […]

Home buyers rejoice! Whether you’re looking for a brand-new private residential property in the North, South, East or West of Singapore, there’s no lack of options to choose from. Compared to last year’s total of 20 new launches (17 condominium projects and 3 executive condos to be exact), over 40 new private housing projects may […]

Though 2022 has come and gone, its events continue to bear weight today. For instance, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate hike was announced during last year’s Budget Speech, only to kick in on the first day of the new year. This news about the GST increase from 7% to 8% on 1 Jan […]

Chances are, we’ve all griped about its periodic malfunctions or jam-packed carriages at some point of time. But despite the occasional inconvenience, the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) system remains an integral part of Singapore’s transport system as well as the daily commuting experience of most local residents. Based on the latest SBS Transit figures available, […]

Where things stand currently at the starting line of 2023, global economies – including Singapore’s – will likely continue to be occupied with three issues from 2022, namely rising interest rates (and by association, inflation as well as recession), the Russo-Ukrainian war, and not least, the still-lingering shadow of COVID-19. The question connecting these issues […]