Tag: Property Market
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Will Singapore’s Home Loan Rates Fall Again in 2026? A Look at the 2025–2026 Outlook
Singapore’s Mortgage Rates: A Three-Year Low and the Path Ahead Mortgage rates in Singapore recently slipped to their lowest levels in three years, lifting the dreams of many homeowners and hopeful property buyers. But as observers turn their gaze to 2026, the big question remains: will Singapore’s home loan rates keep falling? The short answer…
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Suburbs Where Homeowners Sell at a Loss in 2024-25
Why some suburbs stand out as loss-making for sellers While the overall market has improved for many home sellers, a subset of suburbs continues to see more owners exiting with a loss. The latest figures show that, though profits are possible in today’s market, location remains a decisive factor. In particular, high-density neighbourhoods often face…
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Windhoek Building Approvals Fall in November
November brought a cooling in Windhoek’s construction pipeline The City of Windhoek approved 153 building plans in November, valued at N$123.9 million. This marks a drop of 33 approvals compared with October, signaling a softer month for new construction starts in Namibia’s capital. As a barometer for the local property and construction markets, the November…
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Foreign Buyers Boost Property Purchases Near Japan’s Sensitive Sites
Overview: A Record of Foreign Real Estate Activity Near Security Zones A government study released this week reveals that foreign individuals and entities purchased 3,498 properties located around Japan’s critical security facilities and remote islands during fiscal year 2024. The findings show that nearly half of these acquisitions originated from China, underscoring growing overseas interest…
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New Zealand’s Housing Market Edges Toward a Quiet Christmas
Overview: A soggy finish to 2025 The New Zealand housing market looks set for a soggy end to 2025, with November figures painting a picture of slower activity and prices moving in a narrow range. The latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows that sales cooled as buyers paused and…
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Wealthy Singaporeans Lead the $5 Million+ Luxury Home Surge
Overview: A Shift in Singapore’s Luxury Market Singapore’s luxury residential scene is evolving as wealthy local buyers increasingly capture the lion’s share of transactions priced at $5 million and above. While foreign buyers still participate, they remain a smaller fraction of the market due to tighter stamp duties and ongoing regulatory measures. This shift is…




