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Singaporeβs global talent visa holders grew to 8,500 in 2025: MOM
Holders of a visa for top global talent have more than doubled in number since the Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass was unveiled in 2023, from 3,600 in end-2023 to 8,500 in December 2025.
https://bt.sg/g2bf
Holders of a visa for top global talent have more than doubled in number since the Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass was unveiled in 2023, from 3,600 in end-2023 to 8,500 in December 2025.
https://bt.sg/g2bf
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Singapore commercial property deals on track to hit record in 2026
Singaporeβs commercial real estate market is on track for a record year, with US$10.3 billion of deals completed in the first half of 2026, and another US$6 billion of transactions in the pipeline said global index provider MSCI.
https://bt.sg/kkA7
Singaporeβs commercial real estate market is on track for a record year, with US$10.3 billion of deals completed in the first half of 2026, and another US$6 billion of transactions in the pipeline said global index provider MSCI.
https://bt.sg/kkA7
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Orchard Boulevard, Marina Gardens Lane sites released for sale
The Marina Gardens Lane site can yield an estimated 390 units, while the Orchard Boulevard plot can yield about 110 homes.
https://bt.sg/pi7d
The Marina Gardens Lane site can yield an estimated 390 units, while the Orchard Boulevard plot can yield about 110 homes.
https://bt.sg/pi7d
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Boustead Singapore
Boustead Singapore traces its roots to a trading house founded by Edward Boustead in 1828, which Wong Fong Fui took control of in 1996. The company has transformed into a diversified group spanning energy engineering, real estate, geospatial technology and healthcare solutions, with a market cap of over S$1 billion.
Boustead Singapore traces its roots to a trading house founded by Edward Boustead in 1828, which Wong Fong Fui took control of in 1996. The company has transformed into a diversified group spanning energy engineering, real estate, geospatial technology and healthcare solutions, with a market cap of over S$1 billion.
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Wee Hur
Wee Hur was founded in 1980 by Goh Yeow Lian along with three of his brothers β Goh Yeo Hwa, Goh Yew Tee, Goh Yeu Toh β and two brothers-in-law, Sua Nam Heng and Cheng Kiang Huat.
Wee Hur was founded in 1980 by Goh Yeow Lian along with three of his brothers β Goh Yeo Hwa, Goh Yew Tee, Goh Yeu Toh β and two brothers-in-law, Sua Nam Heng and Cheng Kiang Huat.
Forwarded from Singapore Property News Broadcast
Mortgage rate fall, policy changes to bolster housing market: PropNex
It expects boost in demand despite softer first half, price growth moderating
It expects boost in demand despite softer first half, price growth moderating
Forwarded from Singapore Property News Broadcast
Two-thirds of properties in Sentosa Cove resold at a loss in last 3 years
Gains on profitable resale transactions fall 60%; landed homes fare better than condos
Gains on profitable resale transactions fall 60%; landed homes fare better than condos
Forwarded from PropertyNet.SG
π π Singapore's rental market is becoming more balanced.
In Q2 2026, private residential rents rose 0.7%, even as the islandwide vacancy rate increased to 6.4%. More available homes are giving tenants greater choice, while landlords face stronger competition to secure quality occupants.
What this means:
π‘ Tenants have more options to choose from
π Landlords may need to price more competitively
π Well-located and well-maintained homes continue to perform best
π€ Realistic pricing remains key to minimising vacancy
Whether you're renting out your property or looking for your next home, understanding current market conditions can help you negotiate with confidence.
π https://propertynet.sg/singapore-private-rents-q2-2026-vacancy-6-4-percent-landlords-tenants/
π A balanced rental market benefits both landlords and tenants. Success comes from staying informed and adapting to changing conditions.
In Q2 2026, private residential rents rose 0.7%, even as the islandwide vacancy rate increased to 6.4%. More available homes are giving tenants greater choice, while landlords face stronger competition to secure quality occupants.
What this means:
π‘ Tenants have more options to choose from
π Landlords may need to price more competitively
π Well-located and well-maintained homes continue to perform best
π€ Realistic pricing remains key to minimising vacancy
Whether you're renting out your property or looking for your next home, understanding current market conditions can help you negotiate with confidence.
π https://propertynet.sg/singapore-private-rents-q2-2026-vacancy-6-4-percent-landlords-tenants/
π A balanced rental market benefits both landlords and tenants. Success comes from staying informed and adapting to changing conditions.
PropertyNet.SG
Singapore Private Rents Rise 0.7% in Q2 2026 as Vacancy Climbs to 6.4%: What It Means for Landlords | PropertyNet.SG
Private rents rose 0.7% in Q2 2026 while vacancy climbed to 6.4%. What the divergence means for Singapore landlords and tenants.
Forwarded from PropertyNet.SG
π’π Looking for commercial property outside the CBD?
Woods Square sits at the heart of Woodlands Regional Centre, offering strata-titled office space alongside retail, F&B and childcare facilities. It is also just a short sheltered walk from Woodlands MRT Interchange and Causeway Point.
Why commercial buyers are taking notice:
π 5-minute covered walk to Woodlands MRT
π’ Strata office ownership from around 549 sqft
ποΈ Integrated with retail, F&B and childcare
π²πΎ Strong connectivity towards Malaysia and the future RTS Link
ποΈ Positioned within Woodlands Regional Centre's long-term transformation
π Increasing business and employment activity expected in Singapore's Northern Gateway
The bigger story is the location.
Woodlands Regional Centre is being developed as Singapore's Northern Gateway, with more than 100 hectares of land planned for business, industry, research and lifestyle uses.
π https://propertynet.sg/commercial-benchmark/woods-square/
π Commercial property isn't just about rental yield today. The surrounding business ecosystem, connectivity and future growth of the precinct can be equally important.
Woods Square sits at the heart of Woodlands Regional Centre, offering strata-titled office space alongside retail, F&B and childcare facilities. It is also just a short sheltered walk from Woodlands MRT Interchange and Causeway Point.
Why commercial buyers are taking notice:
π 5-minute covered walk to Woodlands MRT
π’ Strata office ownership from around 549 sqft
ποΈ Integrated with retail, F&B and childcare
π²πΎ Strong connectivity towards Malaysia and the future RTS Link
ποΈ Positioned within Woodlands Regional Centre's long-term transformation
π Increasing business and employment activity expected in Singapore's Northern Gateway
The bigger story is the location.
Woodlands Regional Centre is being developed as Singapore's Northern Gateway, with more than 100 hectares of land planned for business, industry, research and lifestyle uses.
π https://propertynet.sg/commercial-benchmark/woods-square/
π Commercial property isn't just about rental yield today. The surrounding business ecosystem, connectivity and future growth of the precinct can be equally important.
PropertyNet.SG
Woods Square Review: 75/100 on the PropertyNet Commercial Benchmark
Seasoned tenanted floors released by the landlord, not leftover stock. Tenancies to 2029, yields under 3.1%, and the RTS Link one stop away. Promo till 30 Sep 2026.
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π‘β³ Bought your next home before selling your existing property?
For some married couples, ABSD remission can make a huge difference, but the timeline is strict.
If an eligible Singaporean married couple jointly purchases a second residential property, they may qualify for an ABSD refund if they sell their first property within 6 months of purchasing the second property, subject to IRAS' conditions. IRAS specifically states that extensions to the 6-month sale timeline will not be granted.
A recent Tampines upgrader case highlights why the timeline matters.
The key planning points are:
π Know your exact ABSD remission deadline
π‘ Start marketing the existing property early
π° Understand your potential ABSD exposure before buying
π Price the first property realistically to secure a buyer
β±οΈ Allow enough time for negotiation and completion
For an upgrader, the goal isn't simply to buy the next property quickly. It's to coordinate the sale, purchase, financing and ABSD timeline properly.
π https://propertynet.sg/tampines-upgrader-couple-absd-remission-deadline-close-call-2026/
π ABSD remission is valuable, but the deadline is not flexible. If you're relying on the refund, your sale strategy should start before you buy.
For some married couples, ABSD remission can make a huge difference, but the timeline is strict.
If an eligible Singaporean married couple jointly purchases a second residential property, they may qualify for an ABSD refund if they sell their first property within 6 months of purchasing the second property, subject to IRAS' conditions. IRAS specifically states that extensions to the 6-month sale timeline will not be granted.
A recent Tampines upgrader case highlights why the timeline matters.
The key planning points are:
π Know your exact ABSD remission deadline
π‘ Start marketing the existing property early
π° Understand your potential ABSD exposure before buying
π Price the first property realistically to secure a buyer
β±οΈ Allow enough time for negotiation and completion
For an upgrader, the goal isn't simply to buy the next property quickly. It's to coordinate the sale, purchase, financing and ABSD timeline properly.
π https://propertynet.sg/tampines-upgrader-couple-absd-remission-deadline-close-call-2026/
π ABSD remission is valuable, but the deadline is not flexible. If you're relying on the refund, your sale strategy should start before you buy.
PropertyNet.SG
We Almost Paid Double ABSD: A Tampines Couple's Close Call With the Remission Deadline | PropertyNet.SG
A Tampines couple nearly forfeited a $304,000 ABSD refund by mistiming their HDB sale. Here is the six-month remission math and the framework that saved them.
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π‘π° What happens when your HDB selling price is lower than your CPF refund?
This is something many homeowners misunderstand.
If your HDB is sold at market value, but the selling price is not enough to cover both the outstanding housing loan and the CPF amount that needs to be refunded, you generally do not have to top up the CPF shortfall in cash. The CPF refund is limited to the remaining sale proceeds after repaying the outstanding loan.
For example, a homeowner may see:
π΅ Selling price
π¦ Less outstanding housing loan
π CPF refund required
π° Remaining cash proceeds
If the CPF refund exceeds what is available after repaying the loan, the shortfall isn't automatically a cash debt to CPF, provided the property was sold at market value.
This is why understanding your actual sale proceeds before listing your HDB is so important.
Before selling, check:
π Current market value
π¦ Outstanding loan
π΅ CPF principal + accrued interest
π° Estimated cash proceeds
π‘ How much you can actually use for your next property
π https://propertynet.sg/hdb-negative-sale-cpf-refund-exceeds-selling-price-2026/
π A lower sale price doesn't automatically mean you need to write a cheque to CPF. But knowing the numbers before you sell can make a huge difference to your next property decision.
This is something many homeowners misunderstand.
If your HDB is sold at market value, but the selling price is not enough to cover both the outstanding housing loan and the CPF amount that needs to be refunded, you generally do not have to top up the CPF shortfall in cash. The CPF refund is limited to the remaining sale proceeds after repaying the outstanding loan.
For example, a homeowner may see:
π΅ Selling price
π¦ Less outstanding housing loan
π CPF refund required
π° Remaining cash proceeds
If the CPF refund exceeds what is available after repaying the loan, the shortfall isn't automatically a cash debt to CPF, provided the property was sold at market value.
This is why understanding your actual sale proceeds before listing your HDB is so important.
Before selling, check:
π Current market value
π¦ Outstanding loan
π΅ CPF principal + accrued interest
π° Estimated cash proceeds
π‘ How much you can actually use for your next property
π https://propertynet.sg/hdb-negative-sale-cpf-refund-exceeds-selling-price-2026/
π A lower sale price doesn't automatically mean you need to write a cheque to CPF. But knowing the numbers before you sell can make a huge difference to your next property decision.
PropertyNet.SG
HDB Negative Sale in 2026: What Happens When Your CPF Refund Exceeds the Selling Price | PropertyNet.SG
An HDB negative sale means your CPF refund exceeds proceeds. Here is how the shortfall waiver works in 2026 and what it means for your next home.
Forwarded from PropertyNet.SG
ST 16/8/2026 - Buyer of $5m house dragged into seller's family court dispute
Forwarded from PropertyNet.SG
ST 16/8/2026 - Home purchases can stall if buyers get dragged into legal minefields
Forwarded from The Business Times
OpenAI steps up Singapore footprint, in talks to lease 100,000 sq ft in Shaw Tower
Meanwhile, OpenAIβs biggest rival Anthropic has also set up shop in Singapore, leasing about 100 desks within The Executive Centre facility at Ocean Financial Centre in Collyer Quay.
https://bt.sg/LNdR
Meanwhile, OpenAIβs biggest rival Anthropic has also set up shop in Singapore, leasing about 100 desks within The Executive Centre facility at Ocean Financial Centre in Collyer Quay.
https://bt.sg/LNdR
Forwarded from Singapore Property News Broadcast
OpenAI steps up Singapore footprint, in talks to lease 100,000 sq ft in Shaw Tower
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Forwarded from Mothership
π» 92 bars & clubs in Clarke Quay have been approved to extend liquor trading hours to 4am on all Thursday & Friday nights.
RIP to my Friday & Saturday mornings.
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RIP to my Friday & Saturday mornings.
β‘ https://bit.ly/4wZPgF5
Follow us @mothershipsg
Forwarded from CNA
Planning to try the RTS Link to JB? A new pedestrian link will also be built to connect Bukit Chagar station directly to Malaysia's KTM trains, making onward trips to Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian cities easier. https://cna.asia/4gALP1Q
Forwarded from Singapore Property News Broadcast
Sustained Land buys Thomson Lane plot for S$578m, plans condo project on prime site
Forwarded from Singapore Property News Broadcast
Developer sales pick up in July with 731 new homes sold, mainly from 2 launches
Dunearn House and Lentor Gardens Residences are the monthβs only major new projects
Dunearn House and Lentor Gardens Residences are the monthβs only major new projects