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Singapore, 4 September 2024 – Pioneer Singapore property developer Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited (“BSEL”) is set to preview its highly anticipated residential development 8@BTthis Saturday, 7 September. Situated along Bukit Timah Link, 8@BT is…

Singapore, 31 July 2024 – Coliwoo, a co-living subsidiary brand under real estate management services group, LHN Limited (“LHN, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), has recently unveiled the upcoming launch of two new properties. Coliwoo…

Singapore, 21 July 2024 – As at 5pm today, Tripartite Developers sold 144 units or 52% of the 276-unit freehold Kassia. Tripartite is a joint venture comprising Hong Leong Holdings Limited, City Developments Limited, and TID Pte. Ltd.

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Singapore, 26 June 2024 – The Assembly Place (TAP) has successfully raised S$5.33 million following a Pre-Series A funding exercise anchored by Apricot Capital, surpassing its initial S$5 million target.…

The show flat for Jansen House, a 999-year leasehold condo (from 1 September 1876) developed by Macly Group, will open on 27 April 2024, 11am to 7pm.

PropertyGuru Group Limited, the leading property technology (proptech) company in Southeast Asia, announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Lentor Mansion sold 400 units or 75% of its total units during its launch weekend. Meanwhile, a recent survey conducted by PropertyGuru revealed that a large majority of renters in Singapore, find current rental prices too high.

Lentoria sells about 19% of its units over its launch weekend. Meanwhile, Lentor Mansion sees about 5,000 visitors during its preview weekend.

The real estate industry is experiencing a major transformation, driven by leading developers that are actively shifting their projects towards a more sustainable future.

Architectural innovation is not about chasing the latest trends or relying solely on technology –  it's about creatively rethinking the familiar and unlocking the potential of existing resources.

4-room Build-to-Order (BTO) flats in Hougang and Queenstown emerged as the most popular among first-time buyers in the latest sales exercise. Meanwhile, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has revised the land betterment charge (LBC) rates.

Singapore's luxury residential market has proven to be remarkably resilient despite global headwinds. Nevertheless, developers must constantly innovate to stay ahead of market trends and consumer demands.

HDB will launch around 6,830 June 2024 BTO flats. Meanwhile, a Facebook listing for a small room in a Toa Payoh Central flat sparked online outrage, with netizens slamming the landlord for renting out the “morgue-like” room.

A sustainably built home incentivises homeowners with cost savings and environmental benefits, compelling homebuyers to look for qualities like green certifications and eco-friendly features to align their investment with sustainability.

After more than four years, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) will launch the first Build-to-Order (BTO) project in Punggol – Matilda Riverside – in its February sales exercise. More news on Budget 2024.

We equip you with expert tips and unveil award-winning properties from the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Singapore 2023 that exemplify smart condo choices.

In its budget wish list 2024, PropertyGuru has urged the government to reduce the 15-month wait for private property downgraders and withhold the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) for Singaporean families.

Developers of upscale residences are transforming city living with an approach that goes beyond traditional opulence.

Lumina Grand EC saw healthy demand during its launch over the weekend. Meanwhile, Singapore saw private home prices and HDB resale prices rise at a slower pace in 2023, at 6.8% and 4.9%, respectively.

A new split-system heat pump water heater aims to expand installation opportunities in apartments, condos and manufactured homes.

A new BuiltWorlds report finds robotics use has surged among contractors, with accuracy, safety and productivity driving broader adoption across construction jobsites.

Learn how to interpret lead cost data, leverage different marketing channels effectively, and adopt top habits like rapid follow-up and detailed tracking to maximize your home-service business growth.

This year's ASHRAE Scholarship Program recognizes academic excellence and aims to develop future industry leaders.

This 33-story development in Fulton Market will include 724 units with 146 affordable, creating over 400 jobs and setting a new standard for eco-friendly urban living in Chicago.

EGIA's annual conference returns to Las Vegas with celebrity keynotes, home services industry leaders and the event's largest contractor education program to date.

Despite a slight overall increase in nonresidential construction spending, private sector spending has declined, mainly due to a slowdown outside data center construction. .

Celebrating its commitment to water safety, Watts introduces new initiatives and resources on National Backflow Prevention Day, reinforcing its role as a leader in plumbing and water quality solutions.

The manufacturer pairs its No. 1 market position with expanded distribution and mobile training resources for plumbers and HVAC contractors across Canada.

This comprehensive guide outlines the essential steps for accurately diagnosing and locating slab leaks, emphasizing the importance of confirmation, isolation, and precise pinpointing methods to minimize damage and costs.

Decisions being made now at the federal level will impact the quality of our drinking water for decades to come.

Is there anything more foundational to the plumbing trade than sending water through pipes just the way you want it to go? How much do you know about pipes, valves and fittings? Take our quiz and find out!

This week's gallery features a side window protection system for service vans, a commercial gas water heater that adjusts to fuel qualities as well as fuel type, heaters that can minimize radiation losses and maximize condensing boiler efficiency, NITRUS carbide blades for cast iron, and Venturi nozzles with skids to clear debris from large-diameter sewer […]

A new report based on more than 2,500 completed service calls provides contractors and homeowners with a real-world snapshot of HVAC and plumbing repair costs across the Tampa Bay market.

Associated Builders and Contractors reports a 4.7% national construction unemployment rate in June as contractors continue to face higher labor, material, insurance and financing costs.

Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.

How modern controls and efficiency improvements have leveled the playing field, making condensing units the more cost-effective choice over time.

The new distribution partnership expands contractor access to Copeland thermostats, temperature controllers and HVAC control components through the Alps Controls online platform.

Yesterday’s construction marketing strategies aren’t winning tomorrow’s work.