Residential Property
UOL unit, China Jinmao wins tender for Shanghai residential site
UOL unit, China Jinmao wins tender for Shanghai residential site
The acquisition will expand UOL’s development footprint in China.
Far East Hospitality Trust expands into Japan with Sheraton hotel purchase
The company will acquire Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya for $52.8m.
Thakral’s GemLife to build Australia’s first vertical land lease community
The project is worth $384m.
Singapore private residential rents stabilise in 2024 after sharp growth
The average monthly rent for luxury condominiums in Savills’ basket increased by 1.7% QoQ in Q4/2024.
January HDB rental volume rises amidst price dip
2,636 HDB flats were rented in January 2025.
Monthly condo rental volumes up as prices dropped in January
6,306 units were rented in January 2025.
Hong Leong unveils Lentor Central Residences
Room sizes range from 463 sq. ft. for a 1-bedroom to 1,399 sq. ft. for a 4-bedroom.
Freehold land in District 15 up for sale at $38m via tender
The vacant plot spans approximately 3,300.7 sq m (35,528 sq ft) and is zoned for "3-storey mixed landed housing."
New launches, lower rates drive January home sales surge: analysts
For the remainder of 2025, market watchers expect steady demand as interest rates ease and new launches hit the market.
Foreign buyers snap up 13 units in January, CCR leading demand
Six of the 13 purchases made by foreign buyers were in the Core Central Region (CCR).
Gov’t to upgrade 29,000 HDB flats
Over $407m will be allocated.
Daiwa House Industry’s 2024 net profit rises 9.5%
Net profit for the period reached $2.08m (¥237b).
Singapore ranks 11th in Prime Global Cities Index
The index revealed a gradual improvement in global prime residential price growth.
City fringe condo prices catch up to prime areas in Q4
This comes as home sales in city fringe areas surged despite records high prices.
Pan Pacific Orchard taps Jason Leung as new general manager
His appointment was effective 27 January.
HDB resale prices may rise up to 6% in 2025
Price growth may surpass the 20-month record streak that has stood since 1996.
HDB resale market faces pressure as new BTO flats lure buyers: analysts
The large number of new flats were seen as factors that could divert buyers from the resale market.
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