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Singapore Shophouse Sales Drop 18.6% In 3Q2026

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Johor Rental Market Has Bright Spots, But Oversupply Persists

Savills data shows Johor-Singapore SEZ rental yields of 6 to 8% against 5 to 6% statewide, driven by corporate tenants. Sabrina Lee · 6 Oct 2026 · 8 min read 47

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Singapore Wealth Hubs Must Retain The Next Generation

Singapore ranks 1st in Asia Pacific and 6th globally in Savills' Next Generation Wealth Hubs Index Sihan Chia · 5 Oct 2026 · 5 min read 41

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Singapore REITs Trade At A 20% Discount To Book Value

Singapore office REITs fell 12.55% in the first half of 2026 and trade at deep discounts, while core CBD Grade A vacancy holds at 3.3%. Sabrina Lee · 30 Sep 2026 · 8 min read 92

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International School Condo Yields: Closer Is Not Always Better

Rental yields near international schools in Singapore are strongest around Singapore American School Sabrina Lee · 21 Sep 2026 · 15 min read 117

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Buying Property In Someone Else’s Name Can Leave You Worse Off

Buying property under a relative's name to dodge stamp duty can backfire, with recent court rulings exposing the legal and financial risks behind this common workaround. Timothy Tay · 20 Sep 2026 · 9 min read 299

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Singles Income Ceiling Raised To $8,000 For HDB Flat Buyers

Singapore is reviewing a lower eligibility age for singles buying HDB flats, alongside a raised income ceiling of $8,000 Sihan Chia · 16 Sep 2026 · 10 min read 103

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New Private Home Sales Drop 79% in August 2026 Amid No Launches

Singapore private home sales dropped 79.1% to 153 units in August as developers held off launches for the Hungry Ghost festival Sabrina Lee · 15 Sep 2026 · 5 min read 27

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Singapore Worker Dormitory Upgrades Drive Higher Building Costs

Singapore dormitory operators are retrofitting over 450,000 beds ahead of MOM's 2030 deadline, backed by new grants Sabrina Lee · 14 Sep 2026 · 7 min read 58