Gilston Tan - SG HDB Strategist

14/08/2019

Despite the introduction of hefty levies last year, foreigners are once again flocking into Singapore’s luxury property market, with Chinese buyers leading the pack, reported Reuters.

Despite the introduction of hefty levies last year, foreigners are once again flocking into Singapore’s luxury property market, with Chinese buyers leading the pack.

08/08/2019

Scheduled for completion in 2023, the development will enjoy excellent transport connectivity. One Pearl Bank is a three-minute walk via a sheltered linkway from Outram MRT Station, a triple-line interchange station serving the East-West Line, North-East Line and upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line.

What makes the project so popular? Here are some of our observations.

31/07/2019

There’s only so much space to be found in your home before all your furniture, cabinets, and other essentials overwhelm your house.

Fortunately, one effective way you can curb with space limitation is by installing a mezzanine floor between the void spaces of your ceiling and floor...

Mezzanines are becoming popular in homes, but they're not exactly legal. But here's how you can install them.

24/07/2019

Fitch Solutions expects Singapore’s economic growth to fall to 0.9 percent by the end of the year, a reversal from its earlier forecast of 2.2 percent growth, reported Singapore Business Review.

17/07/2019

Situated near the Holland Village enclave, Sixth Avenue as well as the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the two-storey freehold property sits on a 27,000 sq ft site and has a floor area of 15,714 sq ft. It features a lift, covered car porch, playground, landscaped garden, swimming pool and a basketball court.

“Given the rarity of a GCB of this size being put up for auction, we anticipate the response to be good,” said Sharon Lee, head of auction and sales at Knight Frank Singapore.

17/07/2019

Located at 108 Sophia Road, Sophia View is nestled on a site zoned residential with a plot ratio of 2.1.

Sophia View, a five-unit residential development in District 9, was sold in June to a private investor, making it this year’s first residential collective sale, reported Business Times.

17/07/2019

Fitch Solutions expects Singapore’s building sector to grow by 3.2 percent this year and 2.3 percent in 2020, on the back of strong pipeline of planned buildings.