As urban areas develop and expand to allow for a growing population and workforce, the demand for good quality housing that is energy efficient and well planned has become an imperative. This is where St. George, a tier 1 UK property developer, part of the Berkeley Group, continues to lead the way with regeneration projects …

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Exploring the world of real estate can be overwhelming, especially when crossing international borders. If you’re interested in the UK market, it is important to know that similar to Singapore, the UK offers both freehold and leasehold properties. However, you first need to understand the differences between the two since they may have a big …

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After a whirlwind six-week campaign, Keir Starmer has clinched the title of UK’s Prime Minister. But, wondering what this means for the housing market and your next property investment? In this video, we explore the potential impact on the UK housing market under the new Labour administration. Starmer’s goal: Shed Labour’s high tax image with …

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For the first time in three years, inflation in the UK reached the Bank of England’s target when it fell to 2% in May. Although interest rates were maintained at 5.25% by the Bank of England in June, a rate cut looks very likely to be announced in August. In welcoming news for the property …

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Several reasons have led London to emerge as one of the top overseas property destinations for discerning Singaporean investors. Attracted by the UK’s economic stability, superior rental yields driven by high demand and limited supply, and the potential for significant capital appreciation due to ongoing regeneration and infrastructure projects, buyers from the Lion City are …

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The future of real estate is already here, as generative AI and machine learning have already started making inroads in the way we view, purchase and sell properties online. According to a recent insights report by McKinsey, real estate firms, including estate agents that have implemented AI, have seen a 10% increase in their net …

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The UK’s sought-after housing market is experiencing a surge in activity, fuelled by growing buyer confidence in the UK economy owing to a decline in inflationary pressures. This increase in buyer activity is the pent-up demand from homebuyers who are now moving forward with plans they had previously postponed due to last year’s economic uncertainties. …

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London continues to enchant and captivate visitors from around the globe, making it Europe’s most visited city. Tourists from Singapore, in particular, have long favoured the UK capital as a top holiday destination, with over 183,000 visitors making their way from the Lion City to the UK in 2022, even amid lingering COVID-19 travel restrictions. …

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Inflation in the UK fell further, dropping to 3.2% in March this year and continued its steady drop from when it peaked in late 2022 at 11.1%. This news was welcomed by overseas investors looking to invest in the country’s robust property market. Although the figure was higher than some experts had predicted, the Bank …

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Located in the beating heart of Southwest London’s Borough of Wandsworth, Earlsfield is a community-first neighbourhood, shaping to be an exciting prospect for residents and property investors alike. With a 3.2% CAGR recorded for three or more bed houses over the last decade, this popular residential haven has outperformed growth in the local area across …

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Steady interest rates for the last six months have boosted the confidence of local and overseas investors in UK properties who view market stability as a good reason to invest. With better mortgage deals at lower interest rates, we are seeing an uptick in buyer enquiries, with more offers floated and an overall increase in …

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With over US$3bn worth of real estate acquisitions, Singapore was the leading foreign investor in Japan’s property market in 2023. Investors continue to ride on that positive market sentiment this year by adding more Japanese properties to their portfolio. Given the growth in the tourism sector, owing to the weaker yen and easing pandemic restrictions, …

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