Tag Archives: Singapore Real Estate

Signs of speculation in private property market

The government is seeing some signs of speculation in the Singapore property market, according to National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan.

Speaking on the sidelines of the topping out ceremony of the Marina Bay Financial Centre on Wednesday morning, Mr Mah said the government is monitoring the situation.

He added that it is uncertain if the buying momentum seen in recent months can be sustained.

“The forecast is still for negative growth this year. Although it’s not as negative as it was in the beginning of the year. I think there is still uncertainty… But what is important really is for all of us, all the players in the market, to make sure that the market remains healthy,” said Mr Mah. Continue reading

$1b boost to Marina Bay

View of the Singapore skyline from the 50th floor of the Marina Sands Hotel Towers. From vision that started some 30 years ago, Marina Bay was planned to be a seamless extension of the existing Central Business District, providing businesses with a premier waterfront address, a 24-hour live-work-play environment and seamless public transport and pedestrian connectivity. — ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO

TO SUPPORT the future growth of Marina Bay, the government will invest another $1 billion in infrastructure works over the next 10 to 15 years, on top of the $7.5 billion already pumped into the area, National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan announced on Wednesday.

Calling it ‘a sound investment and a vote of confidence’, Mr Mah said the new business and financial district in Marina Bay reflects the government’s commitment towards supporting the needs of international financial institutions. Continue reading