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En Bloc Threshold Could Fall to 70% for Older Developments, With Tighter Safeguards for Minority Owners
— collective sale
En Bloc Threshold Could Fall to 70% for Older Developments, With Tighter Safeguards for Minority Owners

Singapore's Land Titles (Strata) Amendment Bill drops the collective sale consent threshold to 70% for buildings aged 40–59 — about 150 d...

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SORA Weekly, Week 32 2026: 3M compounded SORA at 1.12%
— interest rates
SORA Weekly, Week 32 2026: 3M Compounded SORA at 1.12%

3M compounded SORA at 1.12% this week (-2bp WoW). Bank rates we're tracking, Fed/US 10Y context, and Ron's read on fixed vs floating.

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Non-landed private home prices fell by 0.1% in second quarter, with 1.4% drop in RCR: flash estimates
— 2026
Non-landed private home prices fell by 0.1% in second quarter, with 1.4% drop in RCR: flash estimates

Singapore's 2Q2026 non-landed price dip isn't a market slowdown — it's a composition effect. 60% of sales were in the OCR while the CCR p...

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HDB Just Removed the 15-Month Wait-Out — Here's Who Actually Benefits
— HDB
HDB Just Removed the 15-Month Wait-Out — Here's Who Actually Benefits

HDB removed the 15-month wait-out period for private owners buying resale flats, effective 28 Jul 2026. Here's what changed and who it ac...

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Town Hall Link GLS: What Developers Will Bid — and What Buyers Will Pay
— D22
Town Hall Link GLS: What Developers Will Bid — and What Buyers Will Pay

A white site. A rejected 2023 bid. A 400,719 sq ft second chance. We derived what developers can afford to bid for Town Hall Link before ...

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One Marina Gardens notches new price high of $3,290 psf
— CCR
One Marina Gardens notches new price high of $3,290 psf

One Marina Gardens set a new $3,290 psf high in June 2026 while Scotts Tower hit an all-time low. The widening CCR spread is a buying sig...

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H2 2026 Launch Pipeline: When Land Costs Set the Floor, "Waiting" Has a Price
— 2026
H2 2026 Launch Pipeline: When Land Costs Set the Floor, "Waiting" Has a Price

New benchmark pricing isn't a tagline — it's a permanent comp reset. Here's what the H2 2026 launch pipeline means for buyers, resale own...

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2H2026 GLS: What 9,320 Units Signals for Singapore Property Buyers
— commentary
2H2026 GLS: What 9,320 Units Signals for Singapore Property Buyers

Full-year Confirmed List hits 9,320 units — 50% above the 10-year average. Developers are the most competitive since 2023. Ron breaks dow...

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First Condo Launches in Tengah and Bayshore Drive April Sales Surge in Singapore
— Analysis
First Condo Launches in Tengah and Bayshore Drive April Sales Surge in Singapore

Tengah and Bayshore launches drive April sales surge amid resilient demand and low rates.

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Bayshore Transformation & TEL Completion: Why East Coast Homes Are Gaining Momentum
Bayshore Transformation & TEL Completion: Why East Coast Homes Are Gaining Momentum

Bayshore transformation and TEL completion set to drive demand and prices in East Coast.

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Singapore Investors Turn to Japan: Rental-Ready Homes Gain Popularity Amid Global Uncertainty
Singapore Investors Turn to Japan: Rental-Ready Homes Gain Popularity Amid Global Uncertainty

Rising interest in Japan properties reflects investors seeking stability, rental income, and diversification opportunities abroad.

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What's moving the market: Singapore's biggest property deals and hottest searches
What's moving the market: Singapore's biggest property deals and hottest searches

Latest property data reveals strong demand across launches, resale activity, and rental hotspots islandwide.

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Singapore Property Snapshot: Biggest Deals, Highest Rents and Most Searched Homes
Singapore Property Snapshot: Biggest Deals, Highest Rents and Most Searched Homes

Major property deals, rental benchmarks and search trends reveal where demand is strongest today.

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Strongest Land Value Revision Since 2022: What the Latest LBC Hike Means for Property Buyers & Investors in Singapore
Strongest Land Value Revision Since 2022: What the Latest LBC Hike Means for Property Buyers & Investors in Singapore

Singapore land betterment charges jump 4.1%, signaling renewed property market strength amid developer competition.

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Singapore Emerges as a Global Leader in Future-Ready Real Estate
Singapore Emerges as a Global Leader in Future-Ready Real Estate

Singapore ranked the second most resilient city globally for real estate

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Why Private Credit Is Becoming a Quiet Force in Asia Pacific Real Estate
Why Private Credit Is Becoming a Quiet Force in Asia Pacific Real Estate

Why Private Credit Is Becoming a Quiet Force in Asia Pacific Real Estate

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From Survival to Reinvention: How Singapore’s Retail Scene Can Find Its Spark Again
From Survival to Reinvention: How Singapore’s Retail Scene Can Find Its Spark Again

Singapore’s retail revival hinges on specialty precincts and deeper landlord-retailer collaboration, not short-term fixes.

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A Rare Freehold Home in the CBD: Newport Residences Signals a New Chapter for City Living
A Rare Freehold Home in the CBD: Newport Residences Signals a New Chapter for City Living

A rare freehold CBD launch reflects renewed confidence as downtown living evolves beyond offices.

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