SG Property News | April 11 2025
Singapore property news roundup for Friday, April 11, 2025. Headlines link to the original publishers.
Real estate diversification key to strengthening portfolios as tariffs roil markets
Edgeprop
US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on April 2, has created a financial tsunami of chaos across the globe — raising costs for businesses and consumers alike — while creating uncertainty in global trade dynamics. These factors, coupled with drastic inflationary pressures and potential retaliatory actions from trading partners, have amplified the unpredictability of returns in investments across global markets.
Thakral’s Australian associate GemLife to develop A$428 mil lifestyle resort in Queensland
Edgeprop
Thakral Corporation’s Australian associate GemLife is set to develop an A$428 million ($353.45 million) lifestyle resort in Queensland targeting the over-50s downsizers, according to a release dated Apr 10. The resort, called GemLife Elimbah, spans 26 hectares, and will feature 404 homes. Each will be with two bedrooms and a multipurpose room. This is GemLife’s third resort in Moreton Bay, following GemLife Bribie Island and GemLife Moreton Bay.
Global data centre market to hit US$4 tril by 2030; Apac sees bulk of 2024 investments: Knight Frank
EdgeProp.sg
100% tax allowance from land use scheme to cover more projects
Edgeprop
Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration has announced that the Land Intensification Allowance (LIA) scheme will be expanded to include more facilities. Administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), the LIA scheme promotes the intensification of industrial land use used for higher value-added activities. Currently, the LIA scheme supports Integrated Construction and Prefabrication Hubs (ICPHs), which are multi-storey…
Sata CommHealth puts health and medical-care site in Bedok up for sale at S$63 million
The Business Times
China property pain worsens with sales slump, record Vanke loss
The Business Times
Two freehold strata-titled shophouse units for sale at $9.6 mil
EdgeProp.sg
What to expect from The Laurus, a new RWS x Marriot International all-suite hotel resort
prestigeonline.com
Evolving Singapore’s urban planning for a world of change
The Business Times
5 Biggest Resale HDB Flats Above 1,700 Sqft From $950k
Stacked Homes
Whether it’s for a growing family or simply to enjoy a bit more breathing room, space is often the one thing most flats don’t have enough of. This week, we’ve rounded up five HDB homes that break the mould—each over…
The Hard Truth About Buying A Home With Your Partner In Singapore (Most People Don’t Talk About This)
Stacked Homes
When my partner and I started discussing marriage, one of the things we brought up was a prenup. Not exactly the most romantic conversation (and maybe even one that rubs some people the wrong way), but a necessary one. Because…
Here Are The Biggest 3-Bedroom Condo Units For Under $2.1 Million In Singapore
Stacked Homes
As we write this in April 2025, whispers are going around that two-bedders are the new three-bedders. This is much to the dismay of larger family homebuyers, who may not like such a huge compromise on space. But what can…