Singapore Real Estate
2024 property tax revenue to rise by S$600 million, more than government’s projected S$380 million
Singapore’s residential property tax revenue is projected to grow by around S$600 million this year, with non-owner-occupied homes accounting for two-thirds of the increase, said Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat on Tuesday (Feb 6).
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/2024-property-tax-revenue-rise-s600-million-more-governments-projected-s380-million
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/property/2024-property-tax-revenue-to-rise-by-600-million-more-than-the-380-million-government-projected
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/govts-property-tax-revenue-rise-s600m-2024-due-higher-home-values-2357276
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/property-tax-revenue-increase-600-million-parliament-4102476
Taxing our love of property
I know I am in good company when I say we Singaporeans love owning property. But, December 2023 was a time for reflection for many when property tax bills were issued. For those who have the good fortune of owning property, did you take a look at your latest property tax bill?
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/taxing-our-love-property
HDB resale prices jump 1.5% in January amid strong volumes
Public housing resale prices kicked off the year with gains, rising 1.5 per cent in January from the previous month in tandem with the seasonal volume surge. Christine Sun, chief research and strategist at OrangeTee & Tie, noted that this was the first time that prices rose by more than 1 per cent on the month since April 2023.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hdb-resale-prices-jump-15-january-amid-strong-volumes-srx-99co
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/hdb-resale-prices-rise-15-in-january-record-74-units-sold-for-at-least-1-million-each
Singapore Economy
Singapore passes Bill to strengthen laws against financing of weapons of mass destruction
Singapore on Tuesday (Feb 6) passed amendments to existing laws to strengthen controls against proliferation financing, or financing aimed at evading sanctions and proliferating weapons of mass destruction.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-parliament-passes-bill-strengthen-laws-against-proliferation-financing-money-laundering-4102526
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-widens-legal-net-counter-financing-weapons-mass-destruction
Guidelines on non-compete clauses being finalised; out second half of 2024: Tan See Leng
Singapore: Guidelines on the use of a job stipulation that restricts an employee from working for a competitor are being finalised and are expected to be made known in the second half of 2024, the Manpower Minister Tan See Leng announced on Tuesday (Feb 6).
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mom-tripartite-non-compete-clause-4102456
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/mom-set-to-issue-guidelines-on-restrictive-employment-clauses-tan-see-leng
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/16000-retrenchment-notices-mom-5-years-tan-see-leng-2357236
Business News
CapitaLand Investment acquires three properties in Singapore and Thailand
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has acquired two industrial properties in Singapore and a freehold greenfield site in Bangkok, Thailand.
https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/company-news/capitaland-investment-acquires-three-properties-singapore-and-thailand
Mapletree Industrial Trust to sell Tanglin Halt factories for S$50.6 million
Mapletree Industrial Trust (MIT) will divest a cluster of two factories located at Tanglin Halt for S$50.6 million to an unrelated third party, its manager said on Wednesday (Feb 7).
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mapletree-industrial-trust-sell-tanglin-halt-factories-s506-million
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/mapletree-industrial-trust-to-sell-tanglin-halt-factories-for-506-million
Wing Tai H1 net profit tumbles 68% to S$20.5 million
Property and retail company Wing Tai : W05 -0.82%recorded a net profit of S$20.5 million for the first half of its financial year ended Dec 31, 2023. This was a 68 per cent drop compared to the same period a year ago.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wing-tai-h1-net-profit-tumbles-68-s205-million
https://www.theedgesingapore.com/capital/results/wing-tai-earnings-down-68-y-o-y-205-mil-1hfy2024
Global Economy & Real Estate
US – Hilton is in talks to buy campus-focused Graduate Hotels brand
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hilton-talks-buy-campus-focused-graduate-hotels-brand
WeWork founder Adam Neumann trying to buy back company
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/wework-founder-adam-neumann-trying-buy-back-company
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/wework-founder-adam-neumann-explores-buying-company-out-of-bankruptcy
Australia set to pass contentious tax cuts bill as parliament resumes
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australia-set-pass-contentious-tax-cuts-bill-parliament-resumes
RBA keeps rate at 12-year high, signals higher bar for rate hikes
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/rba-keeps-rate-12-year-high-signals-higher-bar-rate-hikes
China aims to boost chip production despite US restrictions
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-aims-boost-chip-production-despite-us-restrictions
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/china-aims-boost-chip-production-despite-us-restrictions-ft-4102756
Eurozone consumers trim near-term inflation expectations: ECB
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eurozone-consumers-trim-near-term-inflation-expectations-ecb
German factory orders unexpectedly advanced at year end
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/german-factory-orders-unexpectedly-advanced-year-end
Hong Kong can raise debt-to-GDP ratio to fund major projects, despite risk of structural deficit, top economist says
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3251180/hong-kong-can-raise-debt-gdp-ratio-fund-major-projects-despite-risk-structural-deficit-top-economist
Banks prepare for new rules allowing Hong Kong, Macau homebuyers to bypass daily remittance cap when buying property in Greater Bay Area
https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3251019/banks-prepare-new-rules-allowing-hong-kong-macau-homebuyers-bypass-daily-remittance-cap-when-buying
Hong Kong’s leader vows to crack down on illegal structures after Post finds most homes in 3 luxury estates suspected of breaching rules
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3251088/hong-kongs-leader-vows-crack-down-illegal-structures-after-post-finds-most-homes-3-luxury-estates
Can Hong Kong ever quash the problem of homeowners building unauthorised structures on their expensive properties?
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3251037/can-hong-kong-ever-quash-problem-homeowners-building-unauthorised-structures-their-expensive
Hong Kong church Island ECC acquires floors in building that is home to famous Sunbeam Theatre
https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3251023/hong-kong-church-island-ecc-acquires-floors-building-home-famous-sunbeam-theatre-its-permanent-home
UK builders most optimistic in two years on rate cut hopes: PMI
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-builders-most-optimistic-two-years-rate-cut-hopes-pmi
Britain, France lead 35 nation agreement on controlling spyware, mercenary hackers
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/britain-france-lead-35-nation-agreement-controlling-spyware-mercenary-hackers
UK retail sales slow as shoppers tighten belts
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-retail-sales-slow-shoppers-tighten-belts
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