https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ THE BUSINESS TIMES - Find latest business and financial news including analysis and opinion on top business stories, stock markets in Singapore, Asia-Pacific and global market news and more at The Business Times. en-US https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/favicon.ico https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ 32 32 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/far-east-organizations-serra-residences-sells-less-quarter-units-released-average-s3460-psf Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:21:51 +0000 Ranamita Chakraborty Property Singapore /property/far-east-organizations-serra-residences-sells-less-quarter-units-released-average-s3460-psf Thomson Reserve draws record turnout of 11,800 visitors at its preview weekend ahead of its sales launch on Oct 31 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-home-auctions-decline-rate-hikes-dampen-activity Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:10:15 +0000 Property /property/australian-home-auctions-decline-rate-hikes-dampen-activity Preliminary clearance rate for the spring season so far of 52% is below the winter average of 52.3% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/good-class-bungalow-market-activity-picks-pace-realistic-pricing Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Kalpana Rashiwala Opinion & Features Features New Articles Property Residential /opinion-features/good-class-bungalow-market-activity-picks-pace-realistic-pricing Wealthy buyers keen to snag trophy assets at fair market value https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/el-development-puts-sole-bid-marina-gardens-lane-site-s450-million-or-s1243-psf-ppr Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:44:31 +0000 Ry-Anne Lim Property /property/el-development-puts-sole-bid-marina-gardens-lane-site-s450-million-or-s1243-psf-ppr It is below estimates from market watchers for a top offer of S$1,350 to S$1,500 psf ppr https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-ioi-properties-eyes-chijmes-capitol-kempinski-hotel-potentially-us760-million-deal Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:56:39 +0000 Asean International Property /international/asean/malaysias-ioi-properties-eyes-chijmes-capitol-kempinski-hotel-potentially-us760-million-deal Group CEO Lee Yeow Seng aims to challenge the wealthy clans dominating Singapore’s property market  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/asia-pacific-office-demand-withstand-ai-disruption-growth-moderates-cbre Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:52:12 +0000 Chong Xin Wei Property Commercial & Industrial /property/asia-pacific-office-demand-withstand-ai-disruption-growth-moderates-cbre Occupied office space is projected to expand 13% through to 2030 under a moderate AI-displacement scenario https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-private-home-sales-nearly-double-september-296-units Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:58:43 +0000 Jeanne Mah Property /property/new-private-home-sales-nearly-double-september-296-units The rebound comes amid limited fresh supply, with several major launches expected before year-end https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-york-citys-plaza-hotel-shut-four-year-clean-its-celebrated-facade Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:49:31 +0000 Property /property/new-york-citys-plaza-hotel-shut-four-year-clean-its-celebrated-facade The Fifth Avenue landmark, which opened in 1907, requires a restoration of its exterior, its operators say https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uol-and-capitaland-launch-thomson-reserve-s2608-psf Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:06:51 +0000 Jeanne Mah Property /property/uol-and-capitaland-launch-thomson-reserve-s2608-psf The mega development sits on the former Thomson View site, and was acquired for S$810 million in 2024 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/britains-mansion-tax-shows-difficulty-targeting-wealth Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:34:31 +0000 Property /property/britains-mansion-tax-shows-difficulty-targeting-wealth Tax lawyers and councils in affluent areas warn that the launch of the levy in 2028 will be hit by a wave... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hongkong-land-talks-ong-beng-sengs-hpl-stake-orchard-road-buildings-sources Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:54:51 +0000 Property /property/hongkong-land-talks-ong-beng-sengs-hpl-stake-orchard-road-buildings-sources A potential deal may involve the voco Orchard hotel, Forum mall and HPL House https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/parkway-life-reit-buys-3-nursing-homes-france-us43-5-million Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:27:56 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Property /property/parkway-life-reit-buys-3-nursing-homes-france-us43-5-million Its aggregate leverage is expected to increase to about 35.3% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/city-plaza-owners-private-talks-after-close-s970-million-en-bloc-tender Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:04:26 +0000 Chong Xin Wei Property Commercial & Industrial /property/city-plaza-owners-private-talks-after-close-s970-million-en-bloc-tender No formal bids have been made; EOIs have been submitted and discussions are ongoing https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/beauty-world-plaza-collective-sale-s165-million Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:11:20 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Property /property/beauty-world-plaza-collective-sale-s165-million The mixed-use development site ‘offers redevelopment and asset enhancement potential’, says ETC https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/balestier-regency-makes-another-en-bloc-bid-s255-million Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:50:16 +0000 Jeanne Mah Property /property/balestier-regency-makes-another-en-bloc-bid-s255-million The 72-unit freehold site could be redeveloped into up to 161 units, subject to approvals https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/san-francisco-isnt-giving-turning-more-its-offices-homes Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:11:38 +0000 Property /property/san-francisco-isnt-giving-turning-more-its-offices-homes The city has not completed any conversions despite hopes to meet housing demand https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/frasers-hospitality-selective-about-expanding-luxury-serviced-living-brand Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:38:55 +0000 Chong Xin Wei Property Commercial & Industrial /property/frasers-hospitality-selective-about-expanding-luxury-serviced-living-brand Operator is discussing potential conversions of Fraser Suites properties to new Fraser Suites Reserve brand https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/line-between-public-servants-and-private-property Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:34:46 +0000 Leslie Yee Opinion & Features Columns Property Residential /opinion-features/line-between-public-servants-and-private-property A recent report suggests civil servants disproportionately bought homes near planned but yet-announced MRT stations https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tycoon-says-taiwans-tech-boom-filling-his-luxury-hotels Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:09:32 +0000 Property Startups & Tech Technology /property/tycoon-says-taiwans-tech-boom-filling-his-luxury-hotels Formosa International Hotels is set for record revenue and profit in 2026, says hospitality tycoon Steven Pan