Property March 2017

Activity-based working, co-working the new buzzwords on office scene

Activity-based working, co-working the new buzzwords on office scene

While activity-based working points to a gradual decline in office footprints of tenants, co-working is a welcome boost for landlords in a muted market.

Collective sales poised for recovery?

Collective sales poised for recovery?

The tight supply of private housing sites at state tenders and strong demand for land by developers bode well for en bloc sales in 2017.

Time to rethink investment in residential property

Time to rethink investment in residential property

Structural shifts in the local economic and policy environment require one to think harder about some aspects of real estate investment.

Opportunities beckon in Malaysia residential properties

Opportunities beckon in Malaysia residential properties

To be successful, investors need patience and risk appetite for emerging areas.

Shorter tenures for more affordable private homes?

Shorter tenures for more affordable private homes?

This is a lever the government may pull in the mid to long-term to give buyers another option.

Unearthing the gems in landed homes

Unearthing the gems in landed homes

Beyond "location, location and location", buyers should also consider other aspects such as the growth prospects of the area.

Promising 2017 for luxury condo market

Promising 2017 for luxury condo market

2016 was probably the turnaround year for the Core Central Region.

The seven year itch

The seven year itch

The itch to invest in property seems to be in the DNA of Singaporeans. Many love attending new launches and aspire to get rich by investing in property. The attraction to property is deep rooted. Most...

Is technology a disruption or an opportunity for retailers?

Is technology a disruption or an opportunity for retailers?

With stronger headwinds, retailers are adopting technological solutions for their businesses to remain competitive.

Win-win scenario in HDB resale market

Win-win scenario in HDB resale market

Stabilising prices and increased CPF Housing Grants for first-time buyers make it a good time to enter the market.