But beyond a mere nuisance, mosquitoes can pose a more serious health risk as carriers of diseases like malaria, dengue and zika. Soneva Fushi, a resort on the private Kunfunadhoo Island in the …
Georgia case over railroad’s use of eminent domain could have property law implications
A hearing is set to begin to help determine whether a Georgia railroad can legally condemn property to build a rail line.
Raucous ‘pro-Palestine’ protests are killing NYC’s recovery
As the tourist-dependent holiday season gets under way, New York is ill-prepared for a repeat of George Floyd summer, winter edition.
What goes up must come down: Oman predicts a property crash
proprietor of Al Hadeeth Property Investments, told Times of Oman. The imminent crash is likely to wipe out at least RO100 million in total investments in the next one-and-a-half year, another …
Take a look inside Singapore’s public housing estates, where 80% of the resident population resides
In Singapore, public housing does not mean inexpensive housing: In June, a 4-room flat was sold for $1.5 million Singapore dollars.
Singapore warns on risks, weaknesses to global financial stability
Deepening debt, elevated rates, geopolitical tensions and a slowing Chinese economy were all cited in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s annual Financial Stability Review.
Property agent pocketed S$20,000 from proceeds of condo unit he sold for 80-year-old woman
He assured the woman that he would look after her for the rest of her life and got her to set up a joint bank account with him containing the S$462,300 in sale proceeds.
Singapore private home prices moderate; rents may continue to decline: MAS
Property price growth moderated from 11.4% year-on-year in the first quarter to 4.4% by the third quarter. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore household debt drops to decade-low as high interest rates deter borrowing: MAS
Aggregate household debt fell to 1.2 times personal disposable income in the 3rd quarter of 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore households have managed rising interest rates well: MAS
Households should stay prudent and continue to ensure they have sufficient funds for emergencies, says MAS in its annual financial stability review.