Holland Village trio of shophouses scooped up for $70 mil

NEWSJuly 3, 2026

A trio of freehold shophouses spanning 7,543 sq ft in Holland Village fetched $70 million, underscoring robust investor appetite for prime assets.
The $70 million sale closely mirrors the $71.1 million fetched by seven retail units at nearby Holland Road Shopping Centre in February, highlighting sustained demand in the precinct.
Anchored by tenants like Pet Lovers Centre and Tai Cheong Bakery, these corner, two-storey properties benefit from proximity to Holland Piazza and One Holland Village.

NEWSJuly 3, 2026

Town Hall Link white site launched for tender, with up to 1,200 homes planned

URA launched the 400,719 sq ft Town Hall Link white site in Jurong Lake District, offering up to 1,200 homes and 430,560 sq ft of office space, reflecting confidence in the precinct’s transformation into Singapore’s largest mixed-use business node outside the city centre.
The site’s strategic location, directly linked to Jurong East MRT and the future Cross Island Line, positions it to capture strong demand from HDB upgraders and professionals, especially given the limited new private home pipeline in Jurong East.
Recent launches like J'den, which achieved an 88% take-up at $2,451 psf near the MRT, contrast sharply with lower absorption rates at more distant projects, underscoring the premium on connectivity for upcoming developments.

NEWSJuly 3, 2026

Many hats, one heart: The strategy behind Dave Tan’s rise in Singapore real estate

Dave Tan’s corporate background enabled him to secure $100,000 above valuation for a divorcing couple’s home sale, demonstrating strategic negotiation in Singapore’s competitive market.
By guiding an elderly couple through HDB’s buyback scheme despite earning no commission, Tan exemplifies a client-first approach that builds lasting trust and referrals.
Tan’s ecosystem strategy spans residential and industrial assets, with ongoing relationships evolving from single transactions to multi-generational family advisory across Singapore’s property landscape.

NEWSJuly 3, 2026

Hilton unveils first property in Northern Thailand with Kahavadi Chiang Rai, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton’s Kahavadi Chiang Rai debuts with 167 keys, including a 225 sq m family suite, expanding the Curio Collection’s regional footprint.
The property’s riverside location, just ten minutes from Chiang Rai’s city center and near Wat Rong Suea Ten, underscores its strategic appeal for cultural tourism.
By offering six event venues, including a 1,762 sq m riverside lawn, Hilton signals intent to capture both leisure and MICE demand in Northern Thailand.

NEWSJuly 3, 2026

What's moving the market: Singapore's biggest property deals and hottest searches (July 3)

A fourth-storey Hilltops condo in District 9 sold for nearly $8.09 million, or $3,400 psf, underscoring sustained demand for prime freehold assets.
The $25 million landed home sale on Tan Sim Boh Road at $2,439 psf outpaced recent Watten Estate and Dunsfold Drive deals, highlighting ongoing appetite for trophy properties.
Tembusu Grand led the RCR rental market with 58 leases in May 2026, outstripping Normanton Park’s 51, reflecting robust tenant interest in city fringe projects with strong amenities.

NEWSJuly 3, 2026

Flexibility is the new luxury in landed living at Bukit Sembawang’s Pollen Collection II

An extended family acquired five terraced houses at Pollen Collection II for $20.88 million, each spanning up to 4,589 sq ft, reflecting demand for multi-generational landed living.
With 36 of 52 released units sold and prices starting from $2,579 psf for intermediate terraces, Pollen Collection II outpaces earlier phases, underscoring robust appetite for new landed homes.
As one of the last large-scale, master-planned landed enclaves in Seletar Hills, Pollen Collection II’s flexible layouts, EV-ready porches, and home lifts distinguish it amid limited new supply.

NEWSJuly 3, 2026

CapitaLand's Tan Wee Hsien to take over as Frasers Property Singapore CEO, Soon Su Lin to become adviser

Tan Wee Hsien, with three decades of Asia Pacific real estate experience, will helm Frasers Property Singapore’s 14 million sq ft portfolio from October.
Soon Su Lin’s leadership saw Frasers Property Singapore deepen capital partnerships and co-develop projects like The Orie and Dunearn House, strengthening its development pipeline.
The CEO transition follows a planned succession, ensuring operational continuity as Frasers Property Singapore consolidates recent acquisitions like NEX and asset enhancements at Tampines 1.

NEWSJuly 2, 2026

Keppel opens Hanoi Centre, its first retail mall in Vietnam's capital

Keppel’s Hanoi Centre, a 41,000 sq m retail mall with nearly 200 brands, opens at Tien Bo Plaza, achieving over 90% occupancy.
Marking Keppel’s first retail foray in Hanoi, the mall welcomed two million shoppers pre-launch, underscoring robust demand in Vietnam’s capital.
By introducing Northern Vietnam’s first adidas Brand Centre and Vietnam’s inaugural Bershka, Keppel sets a new benchmark for international retail offerings in Hanoi.

NEWSJuly 2, 2026

GuocoLand secures $634.7 mil green loan for Lentor Central development

GuocoLand secured a $634.7 million green loan from OCBC and ICBC to finance its 553-unit Lentor Central condominium, which spans a 171,424 sq ft site and targets Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) certification.
The Lentor Central site was acquired for $657.1 million, or $1,278 psf ppr, outbidding four other contenders and underscoring robust developer appetite for the Lentor Hills precinct.
With all four earlier Lentor projects fully sold, GuocoLand’s fifth launch leverages strong demand and proximity to Lentor MRT and retail amenities, reinforcing the area’s residential appeal.

NEWSJuly 2, 2026

PGIM, AFM to buy Sydney mall for A$248 mil from Frasers Property Australia

PGIM and AFM are acquiring the 24,500 sq m Ed.Square Town Centre in Edmondson Park, Sydney, highlighting confidence in large-format retail assets.
The A$248 million purchase price reflects an attractive entry point relative to replacement cost, supporting long-term value creation for investors.
This deal marks the duo’s second retail acquisition in Australia within a year, underscoring sustained institutional appetite despite broader sector headwinds.

NEWSJuly 2, 2026

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

A 1,647 sq ft four-bedroom unit at One Marina Gardens in District 1 set a new project record at $3,290 psf, reflecting robust demand for large-format homes near Marina South MRT.
One Marina Gardens’ latest $3,290 psf transaction surpasses its previous $3,160 psf peak, highlighting sustained upward momentum in prime city-fringe pricing.
The Scotts Tower saw its first sub-$1,800 psf deal as a 624 sq ft one-bedder sold for $1.1 million, underscoring softening resale sentiment in Newton.

NEWSJuly 2, 2026

Sale of four-bedder at Leonie Gardens condo rakes in profit of $2.93 mil

A 2,540 sq ft four-bedroom unit at Leonie Gardens in District 9 sold for $4.2 million, delivering a $2.93 million profit after nearly 28 years.
The Esta’s eighth-floor, 1,346 sq ft apartment achieved a record $2.46 million profit, surpassing the previous high of $2.44 million for the development.
All seven Marina Collection resale deals since 2025 have resulted in losses, highlighting persistent value erosion despite the project’s premium waterfront location and yacht berths.

NEWSJuly 2, 2026

Reconfigured unit at The Sail @ Marina Bay to be auctioned with $1.39 mil guide price

A 657 sq ft reconfigured two-bedroom unit at The Sail @ Marina Bay will be auctioned at $1.39 million, offering direct MRT access and recent $3 million facility upgrades.
The $2,116 psf guide price sits just above this year’s average of $2,095 psf, reflecting stable resale momentum at The Sail, with 11 units transacted so far.
Investors may be drawn by the projected 5% gross rental yield, as the dual-bedroom layout could command $6,000–$6,500 monthly in the Marina Bay core.

NEWSJuly 2, 2026

Landed homes get pricier despite slower momentum, GCB deals average $2,121 psf

Despite a 13.9% drop in landed home transactions to 869 deals, average CCR prices surged 20.9% year-on-year to $2,546 psf, underscoring resilient demand.
The priciest caveated GCB in 1H2026, a 14,264 sq ft Nassim Road property, set a new record at $4,550 psf, highlighting ongoing appetite for trophy assets.
While GCB sales volume halved from 18 to 10 deals, the average land rate still climbed to $2,121 psf, reflecting sellers’ pricing power amid limited supply.

NEWSJuly 2, 2026

Lentor Gardens Residences: Capitalising on Lentor’s growth momentum

Lentor Gardens Residences introduces 499 units, including 252 two-bedders sized 646–732 sq ft, catering to diverse buyer profiles.
Early sub-sale gains of up to 21% at Lentor’s first completed project establish a tangible price benchmark, boosting investor confidence.
With nearly all 3,231 units from six prior Lentor launches absorbed, sustained demand reduces oversupply risk and supports long-term price stability.

NEWSJuly 2, 2026

Kingsford to preview Lentor Gardens Residences on July 4 at prices averaging $2,350 psf

Kingsford Group will preview the 502-unit Lentor Gardens Residences, with two- to five-bedroom layouts, on July 4.
Launching at an average $2,350 psf, Lentor Gardens Residences commands a 6.5% premium over Lentor Central’s $2,207 psf achieved in March.
As the seventh project in Lentor Hills, this 222,000 sq ft site offers direct park access, extensive pools, and proximity to Lentor MRT.

NEWSJuly 2, 2026

$55 mil Good Class Bungalow part of police asset freeze

Singapore police froze a $55 million Good Class Bungalow at 12 Chee Hoon Avenue, spanning 15,486 sq ft, amid a high-profile fraud probe.
The asset freeze highlights regulatory scrutiny as the GCB’s $55 million value far exceeds the $38 million in alleged criminal proceeds.
With a wine cellar accommodating 3,000 bottles and a 38m frontage, the property’s luxury features underscore its prominence in the investigation.

NEWSJuly 1, 2026

Aspial sells skyscraper site at discount; Huationg buys land for dormitory; and other listco property deals

Aspial is divesting its 1,642 sq m Brisbane CBD site to Doma Group for A$33.55 million, below its latest A$36 million valuation, reflecting persistent market headwinds.
Parkway Life Reit’s sale of a Hyogo nursing home at a 38% premium to its 2008 acquisition price underscores the value uplift from long-term asset holding and strategic recycling.
Yamada Green Resources’ disposal of a 517 sq ft CBD office unit at 20 Cecil Street for $1.325 million resulted in a $75,000 book loss, highlighting softening strata office values.

NEWSJuly 1, 2026

Will Japan's tourist visa fees, interest rate policy impact its booming property market?

Japan’s property market faces tighter foreign investment rules and higher tourist visa fees, but persistent yen weakness keeps assets attractive, especially for buyers from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
The Bank of Japan’s recent rate hike to 1% narrows the yield gap, challenging leveraged investors, though luxury segment buyers often purchase without financing.
Of 113,827 property transactions near critical facilities, only 3% involved foreign buyers, with mainland Chinese leading at 1,674 purchases, highlighting limited direct overseas ownership.

NEWSJuly 1, 2026

Resale flat prices fall for second straight quarter, down 0.3% in 2Q2026: HDB flash estimates

HDB resale prices in Singapore fell 0.3% in 2Q2026, marking the first back-to-back quarterly decline in nearly seven years.
Despite the overall market softening, 491 resale flats crossed the million-dollar mark last quarter, up 19.5% from 1Q2026.
Transaction volume dropped 10.2% to 6,268 units, as increased BTO supply and more flats reaching MOP tempered resale demand.

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