In 2025, Singapore businesses faced rising rents, talent competition, and rapid decentralisation across new hubs like Paya Lebar, one-north and Novena. Yet despite the uncertainty, one thing stayed clear: Choosing the right commercial office space in Singapore is now a business strategy, not just a real estate decision. At PropertyBank, we supported companies across industries in rethinking and...
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Author: Edith Tay, Executive Director, PropertyBank June 2025 - 5 min read Singapore’s commercial property market is no stranger to global uncertainty. But in 2025, with tariff wars reigniting, export headwinds building, and policy shifts unfolding, it’s more important than ever to understand what’s shaping the landscape. This month, we unpack the latest global and local developments...
A government rental voucher under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme will be given to eligible families awaiting their Build-To-Order flats This newly announced move has property experts and agents expressing concerns about its impact on resale rental prices Some said that landlords might exploit the situation by raising rental fees due to the expected high demand from voucher...
Asia’s resurgence post-Covid is creating a new generation of women-led businesses, prompting governments to consider how to establish a more inclusive economy Funding woes, work-life balance and prejudice remain hurdles for women entrepreneurs, who say having supportive business partners and spouses can be half the battle won As a flight attendant for Singapore Airlines, Kay...
Key considerations before making that crucial decision Businesses which have spent years renting their office, industrial or retail spaces, have often dreamt that they would own their premises and do not need to face the landlords. However, it takes planning to achieve the dream to own. When you are buying a commercial property for the purpose of running your business, it is more than just the property...
