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What makes homebuyers go nuts over far-flung properties?
What makes homebuyers go nuts over far-flung properties?
Properties in the extreme ends of Singapore offer lower investment yields compared to other regions but such kind have grown in popularity in the past 1.5 years with some even achieving record selling prices, says an expert.
Singapore may escape technical recession but downside risks remain
Stagflation haunts Singapore economy and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) may have to unwind policy stance, says an economist.
Atrix at Aljunied almost sold out in two weeks
Only three of its 59 units are left unsold-to-date since it previewed last Sept 7.
Singapore tourism defies the odds
UNWTO recently warned a slowdown in the growth of international tourism in the remainder of the year as global uncertainty lingers but SG is poised to back the trend, says Singapore Tourism Board.
M1 says no bitterness over Starhub-Vodafone partnership
M1 is also quick to defend itself over assumptions that the termination of its contract with Vodafone effective December 31,2011 will bring significant losses to the company.
Accessing the Internet through PCs will soon be a thing of the past
Around 95% of Internet users in Singapore get online through personal computers but a new survey reveals that a growing proportion are turning to alternative devices.
Singapore Airlines finally discovers social media, so what’s next?
It surely has a lot of catching up to do to make the most of a Facebook fan page including integrating a search and booking engine.
New property measure to favor ECs launched prior to Aug 15
Raising the income ceiling to $12,000 can help to move the outstanding stock from various such EC projects like Austville Residences, says an expert.
SJ Capital defends “slower-than-expected” sales performance of Jool Suites
Marketing agents were quoted prior to its launching on July 28 that the project will be a one-day sell out but it did not turn out that way.
What recession? Industrial property is up for something else
Policies on hiring foreign workers need a review to further boost the sector, says Global Orion Properties.
Sales update: The Meyerise is now more than 40% sold
100 out of the 239 units of the high-end free development were sold as of yesterday, Sept 12, a source from its property developer Hong Leong said.
SJ Capital’s Jool Suites is slow to sell remaining units
The shoebox apartment at Farrer Park is already previewing for more than six weeks but still has 9 out of its 52 units unsold.
Global Orion unveils second residential project
After the The Viridian at Balestier comes the Naung Residence at Hougang.
“Hungry” developers to launch new condos
Some have already started launching projects post-Hungry Ghost festival and more are coming on stream for September.
Hoi Hup’s Arc @ Tampines oversubscribed
The 574-unit executive condo has about 3 applications to 1 unit, estimates ECG Property.
Is StarHub phasing out its unlimited data plans too?
M1 is phasing out its unlimited data plans but StarHub is quick to end speculation that it will follow suit, at least not soon.
Tender for condo site at Punggol reflects developer cautiousness
The $323 psf ppr reported top bid for the land parcel released in June is similar to the top bids received by some executive condominium sites last year and in the first half of 2011, says an expert.
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