Your contractual tenancy will come to an end when either you or your landlord has given the appropriate notice, or if you actually move out at the end of the fixed term. Your landlord should advise you of his intentions in writing as per the terms of the Tenancy Agreement for terminating the tenancy at the end of the fixed term, or when instigating any release clause. Below are a few helpful hints to help...

It will cost more to rent a shop space at the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort than it currently does at Orchard Road, said a Sands senior executive yesterday.Prime rental along Singapore's main shopping belt can fetch around $50 to 55 per sq ft a month, analysts said. "Rents are going to be higher than Orchard Road," Mr Stephen Weaver, senior vice president of Asian Developments for Las Vegas Sands,...

When giving out home loans, all banks in Singapore require the homeowners to take up basic insurance coverage against domestic fire. This is seen by the lenders as a way to protect themselves rather than the homeowners. But industry players say homeowners should in fact be encouraged to upgrade to a more comprehensive policy. Most potential homeowners are just too happy to have their housing loans approved...

Indonesia’s Lippo group’s maiden foray into residential property development here at a site in Newton - and the conglomerate has made it clear that Newton One will not be its last in Singapore. 'This is our first property. It will set the standard for Lippo developments,' said Lippo Realty executive director Thio Gim Hock. All units, which range from 1,216 to 2,411 sq ft, come with their own private...

Housing in non-prime areas like Changi, Buona Vista and even Serangoon is catching the eye of expatriates. Analysts say tenants in this mid-tier market seek neighbourhoods that are homey and located near MRT stations. Better yet, they say rising rental prices in these markets are spelling good news for homeowners. Neighbourhoods in the eastern tip of Singapore seem an unlikely place for expatriates to...

You'd like to remodel your bathroom, redo your kitchen, or add an extra room you can use as a home office. Whatever it is, you've got some serious ambitions for your home. But home renovation and construction projects take more time than basic decorating and design projects you can conquer with a DIY weekend. Here are a few tips for finding that time, busy life and all. If you're undertaking a home...

Living rooms are where we feel able to relax and be comfortable. However, when selling your property, you may have to sacrifice some of your creature comforts for image.   1. Pack away as much clutter as possible - videos you don't watch regularly, piles of magazines and books, and all those odds and ends you have been meaning to sort out. You will have to pack these away to move, so do it sooner rather...

There are those who think little of details. And those who know that they are the very essence of life. For the latter, The Tate Residences awaits. More than a mere residence, The Tate Residences is a vivid celebration of the finer things in life. A veritable study in the impeccable juxtaposition between form and function, every conceivable detail has been addressed, and re-addressed, leaving you the...

In a class of its own, Park Infinia is one of the largest condominium developments in the Newton district, featuring homes for those who desire their own ‘space for life’. As her name suggests, Infinity is the sense of space you will experience and Infinite is the variety and lifestyle offerings you can expect in Park Infinia. Park Infinia is located at the junction of Wee Nam Road and Keng Lee Road,...

Scotts HighPark – A freehold boutique development located at Scotts Road on the former Melia at Scotts hotel site, has 73 luxurious homes. With a unique concept, the Penthouse Series at Scotts HighPark has recreated the luxuries of living in a penthouse or landed property in each of the apartments, especially for the largersized four-bedroom units. These apartments have very large interior living...