Most buyers of million-dollar HDB flats paid no COV in 2025: PropNex
Survey finds that demand for such units was driven by 30 to 49-year-olds and retirees
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Survey finds that demand for such units was driven by 30 to 49-year-olds and retirees
The JPY120 billion (~S$954.1 million) partnership will acquire and upgrade logistics and office assets across Japan.

In contrast, most of the older buyers aged 50–69 were downsizing. No COV was payable for nearly 70% of the million-dollar deals.
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Generations @ Tannery sold out in 48 hours, proving that freehold industrial real estate is sought-after

As construction demand remains strong, the government is introducing new measures to drive productivity in the built environment sector.
A duplex penthouse sold for $12 mil, a D11 landed home changes hands for $23 mil, and a HDB flat in the west fetches $6k in rent

CloutHaus Residences combines luxury homes, hotel-style services and panoramic skyline views in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
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Belle Mi brings facials, hair, nails and wellness together under one roof, inspired by founder Sammi Lim's routine.
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Guests can take part in a guided heritage walk and the likes of Chinese calligraphy, henna artistry and perfumery workshops
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Stay updated with Singapore's private property sale transactions.

The changes widen the pool of eligible buyers and may nudge people to plan ahead, but the bigger hurdle is a reluctance to leave familiar surroundings.

The June 30 deal at The Regalia eclipsed last year's $2,508 psf record, set when a similar three-bedder was sold for $3.05 million

Demand for city-fringe industrial space is rising as occupiers prioritise proximity, speed and supply-chain resilience.
People’s Park Centre has launched its third collective sale attempt at a guide price of $1.48 billion, after bids in 2019 and 2022 fell short. The site is Singapore’s first ever Government Land Sales parcel, sold in 1967, and sits above Chinatown MRT zoned for mixed use.

Younger consumers are seeking retail brands they believe in, with trust being validated through in-store experiences.

Based on the combined strata area of 9,246 sq ft, the guide price works out to $2,379 psf.
On the other hand, the seller of a Belle Vue apartment in River Valley incurred a $1.62 million loss during the week in review.

Set on an elevated 18,267 sq ft site, the GCB combines expansive gardens, resort-inspired amenities and panoramic city views.

The property's asking price translates to $1,765 psf on the property’s estimated land area of 10,197 sq ft.
CCR home demand is rebounding as local buyers replace foreign purchasers, driven by narrowing price gaps and new launches.
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The Raffles Place location includes flexible co-working spaces, private enterprise suites, conference hall, and open lounges.
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The revised guide price of $45 million translates to $3,140 psf based on GFA for the shophouses with a remaining lease of 75 years.

An MCST sale typically occurs when an owner defaults on payments. The 1,873 sq ft unit up for auction is on the 18th storey.
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A Frasers Property-led joint venture with Sunway MCL, Sekisui House and Lum Chang Holdings submitted the top bid of $2.128 billion at $1,323 psf ppr for the Bayshore Drive GLS site, the largest bid recorded for a GLS plot outside Singapore’s CBD.
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Private home sales fell to 156 units in June 2026, the lowest since February 2024, as zero new projects launched. RCR developments led sales, with Hudson Place Residences topping the list, while July launches point to a rebound.

Coliwoo Resort Changi turns a 1980s government chalet in Loyang into a 380-room resort-style co-living hotel near Changi Airport, combining eco-conscious restoration with wellness-led community programming.

The iconic Chinatown development was put up for sale at S$1.8 billion four years ago but drew no bids.

The offer translates to a land rate of $1,323 psf ppr. It was the highest of three bids received for the site.

If it sells en bloc at that price tag, unit owners will receive about $0.17 million to $18.3 million in gross sale proceeds.

HDB may also have overpaid about S$9.7 million to a contractor for car park patrol and enforcement services not performed.

Developers sold just 156 new private homes, excluding ECs — 42.6% fewer than the previous month.

Developers sell 156 units with no new launches in the month
The properties are newly refurbished, fully-tenanted buildings located on Carpenter Street, North Canal Road and Hongkong Street.

The 380 resort-style units range from private studios with open-air settings to spacious maisonettes for families and groups.

The newly refurbished conservation building has a gross floor area of about 10,503 sq ft and is approved for F&B use on Levels 1 and 4.

Owners are restoring ageing commercial properties, topping up leases and testing the market as URA opens the door to more hospitality uses.

Singapore's Good Class Bungalow (GCB) market recorded stronger activity in Q2 2026, with seven caveated transactions completed, up from four deals in the previo

Hong Kong's Grade A office market strengthened further in the first half of 2026, with leasing momentum accelerating, vacancy falling and rents returning to gro

A new material from recycled waste, sparked from an unbuildable design, helps make construction greener for homes, hotels, offices
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The 65-key Weave Suites – Midtown was previously put up for sale in July 2025 at $105 million.

Two adjoining commercial conservation shophouses at 18 and 19 Hongkong Street in Singapore’s CBD are for sale via Expression of Interest, closing Tuesday, August 25, marketed by Knight Frank and exempt from ABSD and SSD, with foreign purchasers eligible.

The adjoining shophouses, located at 18 and 19 Hongkong Street, are available for sale individually or collectively.

Condominium transfer activity in Bangkok and surrounding areas increased 12.7% year-on-year despite ongoing challenges from a substantial inventory overhang, ac

A steady pipeline of major corporate relocations continued to support Tokyo's Grade A office market in Q2 2026, with all five central wards posting rental growt

Hong Kong's retail market continued to recover in the second quarter of 2026, supported by stronger tourist arrivals, rising retail sales and healthy leasing de

Demand for Singapore's luxury condominiums remained broad-based in the first half of 2026, with transactions recorded across 101 prime projects, reflecting resi

Tokyo's Grade A office market extended its strong performance in Q2 2026, supported by healthy corporate earnings and resilient occupier demand, according to Sa
