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The Straits Times Household Income Increase

Singapore’s Median Monthly Household Income Surpasses $10,000 for Second Consecutive Year

The Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat) has released data revealing that the median income from work for households in Singapore exceeded $10,000 for the second consecutive year in 2023. The figure, which applies to resident employed households, saw a 7.6% increase from the previous year, reaching $10,869. The data sheds light on the economic well-being […]

Proposed integrated development in Kembangan

Proposed integrated development in Kembangan to have 340 BTO units, new community club

The Housing Development Board (HDB) has revealed ambitious plans for an integrated development adjacent to Kembangan MRT station, encompassing approximately 340 Build-To-Order (BTO) units and a five-story building featuring a new community club, supermarket, retail shops, outpatient healthcare facility, and more. The development aims to enhance community facilities, add retail options, and create a vibrant […]

MBS Expansion Aerial View

MBS gets URA approval to build 587-room fourth tower, down from previous 1,000-room plan

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has secured approval from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to proceed with the development of its fourth tower, signaling an expansion of the renowned integrated resort. The approved plans include a hotel and retail development located adjacent to the existing three towers, encompassing an empty plot between Bayfront Avenue, Sheares Avenue, […]

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Marina Bay Sands Embarks on $1 Billion Phase Two Transformation to Elevate Luxury Experience

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has announced a substantial investment of an additional US$750 million (S$1 billion) for the second phase of its rejuvenation program, aiming to enhance its luxury offerings and solidify its position in the hospitality industry. The multi-year project will encompass Tower 3, the lobby, Sands SkyPark, and other key features, unfolding in […]

Scotts Square Entrance Orchard Road Singapore

Scotts Square Mall in Prime Orchard Road Area Put Up for Sale with $450 Million Guide Price

Wharf Estates Singapore, formerly known as Wheelock Properties, has listed the freehold retail podium at Scotts Square for sale with a guide price of $450 million. This retail mall is situated in a prime location off Orchard Road, a highly sought-after shopping belt in Singapore. Key details: Scotts Square is a mixed development featuring two […]

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Economists more optimistic for 2024 as Singapore economy ends 2023 on a higher note

Amid a slowdown in overall demand for new private homes in Singapore in 2023, sales in the prime district have remained robust. Factors contributing to this trend include a lack of new launches in the prime district, narrowing price gaps compared to other regions, and the appeal of prime district properties for high-net-worth individuals. Key […]

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Condo resale prices continue uptrend, volumes flat in November: SRX, 99.co

Condominium resale prices in Singapore extended their upward trajectory for the fourth consecutive month in November, although resale volumes remained subdued. According to flash data from SRX and 99.co, overall resale prices increased by 0.4% from the previous month and were 7.4% higher year-on-year. Resale volumes, however, were modest, with 848 units changing hands in […]

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People’s Park Complex Under Consideration for Conservation, Impact on Collective Sale Possible

Urban planning authorities are considering the conservation of People’s Park Complex, Southeast Asia’s first multi-use complex built in the 1970s. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has informed the property’s management corporation that it assessed the building to be of high heritage significance. While heritage groups welcome the move, it may impact the second collective sale […]