Property 2022 (March issue)

Landed home prices set to stay firm, if not trend upwards

Landed home prices set to stay firm, if not trend upwards

Demand will be supported by aspirational upgrading by Singaporeans amid limited availability of landed houses for sale.

Good Class Bungalow market poised to remain buoyant

Good Class Bungalow market poised to remain buoyant

Despite recent cooling measures, sellers are unlikely to adjust their prices downwards; buyers generally have to be Singaporeans, who typically ensure that their GCB purchase will be counted as their ...

HDB resale market likely to stay hot but won't boil over in 2022
PROPERTY 2022

HDB resale market likely to stay hot but won't boil over in 2022

Factors that will help channel buyers to resale market include: long waiting time of up to 5 years for BTO completions; generous housing grants of up to S$160,000 for first-time buyers; and firm priva...

Likely hotspots for private housing market in H1 2022

Likely hotspots for private housing market in H1 2022

Buyers should keep their eyes peeled for 5 projects.

Seizing opportunities
SPOTLIGHT

Seizing opportunities

In this edition of The Business Times Property Supplement, we highlight some of the opportunities that await property buyers - such as upcoming private condo launches and, for those wishing to migrate...

Rules on new model for prime HDB flats may push some to buy regular flats, condos nearby
PROPERTY 2022

Rules on new model for prime HDB flats may push some to buy regular flats, condos nearby

Some knock-on effects of the restrictions and distribution of PLH flats.

Retail is here to stay, virtually and physically

Retail is here to stay, virtually and physically

Contrary to popular belief that the pandemic has left a huge dent on retail, there are star performers such as luxe fashion and watch brands, athleisure and super high-end cars.

Market for new ECs a bright spot after cooling measures

Market for new ECs a bright spot after cooling measures

Some HDB upgraders may find new ECs a good alternative to buying a private condo and this hybrid housing form remains in short supply.

Three ways to beat inflation with commercial real estate

Three ways to beat inflation with commercial real estate

However, not all commercial real estate will hedge well against inflation.

How attractive is Singapore property on a global stage?

How attractive is Singapore property on a global stage?

There is every chance that property buyers, both local and foreign, will be keeping an eye on Singapore as an investment destination for homes.