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Let’s rewind the clock back to 2021, specifically to November, when the biggest headline in the media was the easing of COVID-19 measures on dining out in Singapore. And while this piece of news was certainly cause for celebration, the very same month also saw the very first Built-to-Order (BTO) projects – namely River Peaks I & II […]

Home buyers rejoice! Whether you’re looking for a brand-new private residential property in the North, South, East or West of Singapore, there’s no lack of options to choose from. Compared to last year’s total of 20 new launches (17 condominium projects and 3 executive condos to be exact), over 40 new private housing projects may […]

Though 2022 has come and gone, its events continue to bear weight today. For instance, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate hike was announced during last year’s Budget Speech, only to kick in on the first day of the new year. This news about the GST increase from 7% to 8% on 1 Jan […]

Where things stand currently at the starting line of 2023, global economies – including Singapore’s – will likely continue to be occupied with three issues from 2022, namely rising interest rates (and by association, inflation as well as recession), the Russo-Ukrainian war, and not least, the still-lingering shadow of COVID-19. The question connecting these issues […]

Chances are, we’ve all griped about its periodic malfunctions or jam-packed carriages at some point of time. But despite the occasional inconvenience, the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) system remains an integral part of Singapore’s transport system as well as the daily commuting experience of most local residents. Based on the latest SBS Transit figures available, […]

For anyone interested in owning a luxurious home on Singapore’s only resort island, now’s your chance. Show flat previews for units at Cape Royale have already begun on June 28, and bookings have started on July 6. So, if there is a good time to get an idea of what life at this seafront condominium […]

Those who have been paying attention to recent Government Land Sales (GLS) will be aware that tenders for two sites – namely Dunman Road and Pine Grove – were recently awarded by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to developers on 14 June 2022. The tender for the Dunman Road site attracted a total of 2 bids, […]