Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Whether it's your first home or an investment, choosing the right property developer is critical. Unfortunately, not all developers deliver what they promise — and some may leave buyers stuck with delayed or even abandoned projects. To protect yourself and your money, here are 7 important checks you should do before signing on the dotted line. 1. Check for a Valid APDL (Advertising Permit and Develo

Mapletree Investments is hoping to deploy about US$2 billion in the Gulf region after opening an office in Abu Dhabi last year, sources...

Source: The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company and Miral Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences,...

Global tension due to trade war In recent years, affluent Chinese investors have been redirecting their focus from the U.S. real estate market to alternative destinations such as Thailand, Australia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. This shift is largely attributed to intensifying geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, coupled with increased scrutiny and regulatory hurdles in the U.S. According to data from Juwai IQI, a leading property portal with a vast net

The city-state’s apartments may protect investor wealth amid grave uncertainty in financial markets. A global trade war can’t possibly...

SRI and Hamptons International The international project marketing arm of local boutique real estate agency SRI has signed a partnership...

Firstly let's examine how a US-China Trade War Could Hurt Singapore’s Economy 1. Decline in Trade & GDP Growth Singapore’s total trade is over 3x its GDP, making it highly sensitive to global demand. A trade war between the US and China could reduce exports, leading to slower GDP growth or even a technical recession (two consecutive quarters of contraction). Past US-China tariffs (2018-2019) saw Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) shrink by 8.7% in 2019. 2. Disruption

Why Consider Retiring in Johor Bahru (JB) as a Singaporean? With Singapore’s high cost of living , many retirees are exploring affordable...

The number of companies set up to hold buy-to-let property in the UK has passed 400,000. Published — Mar 2025 Buy-to-let landlords are increasingly shifting to limited company structures to hold their property portfolios. According to data from Companies House, the number of companies set up to hold buy-to-let property in the UK has surged by 332% over the past nine years, reaching a milestone of 401,744 in February 2025. Companies House now has more registered buy-to-let com

Australia’s property market remains a popular choice for investors due to its stable economy, strong rental demand, and potential for...