Public housing transactions not as high as 6 months ago
There is no slowdown in the public housing market, but National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan has said the number of transactions may not be as high as six months ago, as the market is now more balanced with an adequate supply of new flats being offered by the Housing and Development Board. He was … Read more
Choose the right mortgage deal to save more
YOU are what you write – if you are a journalist. After a while, friends start to label you by certain stories you write. Last week, one blithely introduced me to his mother as ‘Grace Ng, the Transparent Mortgage Rates Reporter’. That bizarre introduction unleashed a torrent of questions from Mrs X, who was about … Read more
Aussie properties offer lower prices, higher returns
Values in major cities are set to double every seven to 10 years on average More Singaporeans are going Down Under in search of viable property investments – and for good reasons. Singaporeans are cashing in on a market where prices of equivalent properties are cheaper compared to l options here, and returns on investment … Read more
They’re giving up shop to collect rent
After 28 years, Wui Tai Departmental Store in Ang Mo Kio Central will call it a day at the end of this month. The 1,600 sq ft samfoo garment shop, which caters to older women and men, started a closing-down sale three weeks ago. Owner Gino Heng, who took over the shop from his parents … Read more
On the market: State-owned bungalows for rent
In this weekly column, we bring you a sampling of homes on offer. In the spotlight this week: State-owned bungalows for rent 114 King’s Avenue What it is: A two-storey bungalow Monthly guide rent: $4,000 Open house: June 21 This colonial house has a land area of 16,684 sq ft and a built-up area … Read more
Singapore’s first airport hotel has 75% occupancy target
Singapore’s first airport hotel has opened its doors to guests, nearly 30 years after Changi Airport began operations. Although the 320-room Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has just opened for two weeks and not all the rooms are ready, it is already meeting its occupancy target of 75 percent for the full year. Room rates at … Read more
