China’s developer crisis has wiped out around US$90 billion (S$125 billion) in market value, and home prices there have fallen for 11 straight months.It’s often a shock to the public when this happens …
Singapore police warns of property agent scam after losses of at least S$3.9 million
The Singapore police said that since January, at least 997 people have fallen victim to scammers posing as property agents. How did they carry out the scam?
Singapore’s Indian-origin diplomat Gopinath Pillai’s book documents country’s progress
Singapore’s former Indian-origin diplomat and businessman Gopinath Pillai, who helped strengthen Singapore-India ties, on Saturday came out with a book that frames episodes of personal struggles and …
Singtel to sell part of stake in India’s Airtel to finance 5G
SINGAPORE: Singapore Telecommunications Ltd will trim 3.3% of its direct stake in India’s Bharti Airtel Ltd to raise about S$2.25 billion (US$1.6 billion), which it will use to finance its 5G …
Is a property downturn on the horizon in Singapore?
Rental and price growth are expected to slow down next year. A recent report from Cushman and Wakefield notes that Singapore is likely to be affected by the imminent slowing of global economic growth …
More Chinese enter Singapore property market, eyeing ‘politically stable’ and ‘well regulated’ environment for investments
Wealthy Chinese buyers are looking to park their cash in luxury properties, and their Singapore purchases have risen despite mostly virtual tours during the pandemic.
Boomer vs Millennial: Is It Still Possible To Flip Property and Get Rich in Singapore? (2022)
Boomers aka our parents’ generation have always managed to flip houses in Singapore, making a neat profit each time. Given current property prices, how realistic is this investment approach for …
Confessions of a property agent in Singapore: Why I had to drop my worst client ever
We’ve all heard the terrible agent stories.Cheating unsuspecting buyers, always pushing for new launches for the high commission, hiding details that could break the deal – it’s no wonder many feel …
Tax the rich? 5 ways Singapore might tackle wealth inequality as it seeks inclusive growth
An approach that’s grown in popularity in some countries, Singapore could look to take a slice of profits from windfalls such as share sales and property speculation. The United States recently passed …
Five ways Singapore could increase taxes on the rich
Singapore may impose more taxes on the wealthy as it seeks more inclusive growth and here are five options the government could consider.