Chong Xin Wei

It is the first private residential project in the Bukit Timah Turf City master plan

Price declines spread across more HDB towns, although million-dollar resale flat deals continue to climb

Rents at CBD Grade A buildings have risen for six straight quarters

A billion-dollar thermal bath facility is part of the city-state’s bid to grab a slice of the fast-growing pie

Top bid for River Valley Green plot marks new high for land in the area, and is about 22% above price of the last site sold nearby

The buyer is a JV between a local developer and Westmont Hospitality; hotel is expected to be rebranded

Beyond tourists and shoppers, the precinct needs a stronger base of residents, workers and repeat visitors: analysts

Still, the latest monthly sales figure is up 43.3% from the year before

Rival cities with stronger tourist pull and more real estate are drawing larger stores and more investment

Top malls there are doing well, but observers ask if Singapore’s premier retail belt can still shine