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LifestyleLuxus Hills | The Estate: Rare brand-new, 999-year leasehold landed opportunity in Seletar Hills
Luxus Hills | The Estate features a collection of 156 landed homes in the Seletar Hills estate (Photo: Bukit Sembawang Estates)There are few property aspirations in Singapore that endure as strongly as owning a landed home. Beyond the larger living spaces and greater privacy, landed properties have long represented permanence — a place where families can grow, successive generations can gather, and memories can accumulate over decades rather than years.Yet, fulfilling that aspiration has become
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BusinessWhy Evan Chung believes property is about finding the right fit, not climbing the next rung
After two decades in real estate, Evan Chung advocates planning homes around lifestyle rather than status. (Photo: EdgeProp Singapore)"At its core, great advisory and mentorship should be grounded in expertise, shaped by experience and built on trust.” — Evan ChungFor many Singaporeans, the property dream follows an almost unwritten script: from HDB to condo, from condo to landed.To Evan Chung, that mindset misses the point.“The question is not: ‘Is it time to level up?’,” he says. “It is: ‘What
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BusinessMany paths, one shared success: How Alex Goh builds the next generation of real estate leaders
Goh's team spans every segment of the market, so whichever part of the market excites a newcomer, a path and a mentor already await (Photo: EdgeProp Singapore)"Success isn’t about becoming me. It’s about becoming the best version of you." — Alex Goh In a profession that rewards the loudest voice and the fastest closer, Alex Goh has built his name on a quieter conviction: the strongest teams are never made of one kind of person. A former military officer and a 16-year industry veteran with multip
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NewsPrince Harry and family arrive back in Britain: UK media
Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children landed Wednesday in Britain, UK media reported, after the shock news emerged last week they would be relocating from the United States.- Harry, 41, and Meghan, 45, who hold the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, swapped Britain for the United States amid a bitter falling-out with his family, which only worsened as Harry published his tell-all memoir "Spare".
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BusinessWhy this long-term renter has called co-living home for four years — and counting
When April moved into a co-living apartment in Balestier in early 2022, she expected to stay for only a short period.More than four years later, she is still a co-living resident, albeit at a different property, and has no intention of leaving anytime soon."I came in thinking it was a short-term thing because I still needed to figure out my next move," says April, a Malaysian in her 30s who is now a Singapore permanent resident."But once I settled in, I just felt how much easier life is with eve
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SportsAt least a quarter of NFL players may get brain disease: study
At least a quarter of National Football League players may end up with a degenerative brain disease, according to a new study published Tuesday that lays bare the extreme toll of America's favorite sport. It has previously been linked to contact sports including American football and boxing, and found in military members exposed to explosive blasts.
NewsFacebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: HRW
Facebook and TikTok failed to prevent the spread of content produced by Colombian armed groups to recruit children and in some cases even "appeared to promote these posts," Human Rights Watch reported on Monday.TikTok said it "proactively (prevents) illegal armed groups and organized criminal groups from using TikTok, including to target, exploit or recruit minors."
NewsSingapore doubles down on a baby push that keeps falling short
The prime minister acknowledged the limits, saying on Sunday that Singapore would also have to continue welcoming immigrants while ensuring citizens remain the majority.
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CelebrityMeghan faces difficult return to the UK
Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, faces a tough challenge in re-assimilating to life in the UK, where she remains deeply unpopular, while managing uneasy ties with the royal family.But in Britain, Meghan remains deeply unpopular.
CelebrityWilliam and Harry: Britain's warring royal brothers
William and Harry were united in grief as children by the tragic death of their mother, Princess Diana, but their relationship as adults has been ripped apart by anger and hurt.Diana had made her two cherished boys promise to always stand by one other, but almost 30 years after her death they are no longer talking.
CelebrityHuge questions loom over Prince Harry's shock return to UK
Dozens of questions swirled Thursday as Prince Harry prepares to move back to the UK with his wife and children, six years after his departure sparked a bitter rift with the royal family."It's extraordinary that he feels suddenly that he can bring his wife and children to the UK when a year ago he couldn't see any way of doing that because of the issues over security," she told Sky News. bur-har/jkb/pdw
CelebrityPrince Harry: key dates in life of returning UK royal
With Prince Harry and his wife Meghan set for an imminent return to Britain, here are some of the key dates in his life: 1984: Birth Prince Henry Charles Albert David was born third in line to the British throne on September 15 at St. Mary's Hospital in London, following his brother Prince William born two years before. June, 2021: Lilibet born Harry and Meghan's daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, was born in southern California.
NewsPrince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK: British press
Six years after stepping down as working royals, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are moving back to the United Kingdom within weeks, British press reported late Wednesday.Harry and Meghan have lived in California since stepping down as working royals in 2020, and the children had not seen their grandfather since 2022.
NewsPhilippine student killed in livestreamed school shooting
A student livestreamed himself shooting another schoolmate dead before taking his own life at a high school in the Philippines on Tuesday, authorities said.School shootings are rare in the Philippines, but three teenaged students were killed and 20 others wounded in an attack at a school in the central Philippines in June.
BusinessWant to retire in your 40s? Young workers are turning to FIRE
As more employees face workplace burnout or choose to pursue passion projects, FIRE is increasingly becoming a way to achieve financial independence early.View on euronews
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NewsPhilippine student killed in rare school shooting
A grade 10 student was shot dead at a high school in the southern Philippines on Tuesday before the alleged killer took his own life, police said.School shootings are rare in the Philippines, but three teenaged students were killed and 20 others wounded in the central Philippines in June.
BusinessStarting at 40: Can You Still Build A S$1 Million Retirement Portfolio?
Starting your investment journey at 40 does not mean you've missed the boat. You still have time to build towards a S$1 million retirement portfolio. The post Starting at 40: Can You Still Build A S$1 Million Retirement Portfolio? appeared first on The Smart Investor.
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NewsColombia quake survivor faces life without triplet sisters
Colombian earthquake survivor Ana Maria Saavedra is out of physical danger, but for her the hardest part lies ahead: starting a new life without her two triplet sisters and her parents, a relative told AFP. Their apartment building in Cali, one of the cities hit hardest by Monday's powerful 7.4-magnitude quake, collapsed into a pile of rubble.Ana Maria underwent surgery for a pelvic fracture, added her cousin, a 49-year-old architect who, like dozens of others, has been clearing the rubble from
NewsMaghreb sees demographic shift with fertility at historic low
Economic pressures and changing social norms are driving couples in Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria to have fewer babies, with a recent study saying Maghreb fertility was at a historic low.- Social changes - Tunisia now has the lowest fertility rate in the Maghreb, with 1.58 children per woman in 2023 and an estimated 1.53 in 2024, compared with 1.97 in Morocco and 2.61 in Algeria.
CelebrityCristiano Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez
Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez married on Tuesday in a ceremony in the Portuguese resort of Cascais, said the football superstar's representatives.Rodriguez boosted her own profile by starring in a Netflix show called "I am Georgina", which chronicles the family's life between football, fashion and travel.
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Students, teachers mourn girl killed in Thailand school shooting
Dozens of bereaved students, parents and teachers queued at a Buddhist temple in Thailand on Sunday to pray over the body of a 12-year-old girl, one of eight victims of a home and school shooting two days earlier.Another woman said her 12-year-old daughter was a classmate of the dead girl.
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Cambridge to review hiring process amid plagiarism row
The University of Cambridge said Friday that it would be reviewing its hiring process for senior roles as it probes claims of plagiarism by a professor who resigned this week."The findings will feed into a review of the process for the appointment of senior academic roles," it added.
LifestyleHome, through every stage of life: A National Day 2026 special
A look at the many chapters of home in Singapore, from BTO flats and school-driven property decisions, to co-living and renting, multigenerational living and smaller condos in prime districts (Photo: Shutterstock)Every National Day, we return to the same word: home. It anchors our national anthem, our heartlands, our sense of belonging on this little red dot.But ask 10 Singaporeans what the word means to them, and you will get 10 different answers — because home isn’t a fixed idea.It changes as
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The modern multigenerational home: How some Singaporean families are redefining living together
Four generations of the Ong family live in neighbouring houses at Tanah Merah Besar Lane (Photo: Rosie Ong)Margaret, who prefers to be known as Maggie, and her husband spent years building expansive homes for their family of four children, from a double-storey shophouse to a jumbo flat. Both grew up in landed estates, and for years, they even kept a second home in Malaysia as a weekend retreat for the family.But as their children grew up and moved out one by one — to start their own families, or
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NewsHow school proximity drives property decisions for families
The median price of resale condo units near Rosyth School increased by 46.8% from 1H2022 to 1H2026, which was 16.2 percentage points more than the 30.6% increase for resale condo units in District 19 (Photo: Samuel Isaac Chua/EdgeProp Singapore)Many Singaporean parents go to great lengths to enrol their children in popular schools. To boost their chances of securing a school placement, some parents may spend more than a million dollars buying a new condo or renting a home for two to three years
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BusinessWhy some young Singaporeans are opting out of the homeownership path
They earn well, have healthy savings and could easily be putting a deposit on a home right now — but they are not.In most conversations around Singapore property, those who do not own are assumed to be either saving up, waiting for the right moment or priced out.A small but growing cohort of higher-income locals in their 20s to 40s belong to none of these categories. They have looked at the homeownership path and decided it is not for them.Read also: What goes into a home designed for ageing in
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US mortgage rates rise to 6.81%, highest level in a year
US mortgage rates rose last week to the highest level in a year at 6.81%, curbing demand for home loans in an already subdued housing market.
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South Korea unveils higher taxes on pricey, investment homes
South Korea proposed a property tax overhaul to increase levies on high-value homes and investment properties as President Lee Jae Myung's administration seeks to curb speculation in a housing market.
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AI s creating a two-speed jobs market in the UK, Indeed says
UK employers are creating jobs for experienced staff with artificial intelligence (AI) skills and cutting back elsewhere...
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Italian family clashes over US$46 bil Ray-Ban fortune
Leonardo Del Vecchio built one of Europe's great business fortunes. Family turmoil threatens to unravel his more than 40 billion (US$46 billion or $59.1 billion) legacy.
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HDB resale grants in 2026: How much can you actually get?
As of 29 Jul 2026, the data confirms first-timer families buying a resale HDB flat can receive up to $230,000 in CPF housing grants. Singles can receive up to $115,000. Grants are tiered by income — lower-income households receive larger amounts. Apply for an HFE letter first to confirm your exact eligibility.
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A rare new detached home designed around family life
A brand-new freehold detached home with nearly 10,000 sq ft of built-up space in prestigious Bukit Timah. (Photo: EdgeProp Singapore)Finding a brand-new freehold detached home in Bukit Timah is quite rare. Finding one that combines contemporary architecture, six ensuite bedrooms, a private lift, basement parking for up to five cars, a swimming pool and close to 10,000 sq ft of built-up space is rarer still.Tucked within a leafy enclave just a short walk from King Albert Park MRT Station, 28 Sian
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'The fear killed her': How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising
By Aftab Ahmed, Saurabh Sharma and Sumit Khanna NEW DELHI/JHUNJHUNU/AHMEDABAD, July 25 (Reuters) - The prospect of retaking one of India's most competitive exams was so daunting for 19-year-old Sheikh
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Are employers hiring for today's labour market or the one they already know?
Applications per role have roughly doubled since 2022, yet business leaders are telling me they can't find the talent they need. Something isn't adding up.View on euronews
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From Methodist Girls’ School to TikTok to the living rooms of Singapore’s high-trust families
Referrals from long-standing personal and professional networks have helped fuel Lai’s growth in real estate. (Photo: EdgeProp Singapore)Within minutes of speaking with Shelby Lai, it becomes clear why clients who could easily work with agents twice her age often choose not to.Conversations that begin with property often drift naturally into school choices, ageing parents, entrepreneurship, market cycles and children’s enrichment classes. For Lai, the ability to connect with people across differ
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Matlock Rise bungalow up for estate sale with $18 mil asking price
The property is a two-storey detached house with a built-up area of 5,514 sq ft (Photo: JLL)A bungalow on Matlock Rise has been launched for sale through an expression of interest (EOI) exercise with an asking price of $18 million. This translates to $1,765 psf on the property’s estimated land area of 10,197 sq ft.The property is a two-storey detached house with a built-up area of 5,514 sq ft. According to JLL, the sole marketing agent for the property, the site's regular shape — with a frontage
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Burnham warns a land tax would risk UK economy if rushed
A land tax is unlikely to help the Labour left in its quest for higher public spending.
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Two-storey detached house at 15 Matlock Rise in D13 for sale 'around $18 mil'
The existing bungalow has a built-up area of about 5,514 sq ft, but it could potentially be redeveloped into a new house of about 10,000 sq ft, according to sole marketing agent JLL.
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Award-winning wellness from day to night
NSJ DreamDrops is designed as part of a nightly wind-down routine.Beauty and wellbeing are increasingly seen as part of a daily routine, from how we nourish ourselves in the day to how well we rest at night.NSJ Wellness offers two daily supplements designed to support these everyday moments — NSJ Intense Collagen Glow and NSJ DreamDrops.Together, the two products reflect NSJ Wellness’ approach to everyday self-care: simple, consistent rituals that support how you look, how you feel and how you r
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NYC lawyers slam new tax on luxury second homes as 'half-baked money grab'
City officials first published rules for how the tax would work in early June.
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Trump made over €1 billion from crypto in first year back in office, new filing shows
US President Donald Trump earned roughly $1.2 billion (€1.05bn) from his family's cryptocurrency ventures during his first year back in the White House, according to a federal financial disclosure released on Tuesday, even as ordinary investors in the same tokens nursed heavy losses.
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What Singapore homeowners often overlook when choosing wall paint
Painted walls may look flawless at handover, but humidity and daily use can affect how they age (All photos: Unsplash)By the time homeowners choose paint, the bigger renovation decisions are usually done. What seems left is simple: pick a colour and get the walls painted.However, walls are among the largest and most visible surfaces in a home, and deserve more consideration than they usually get.They are also exposed to Singapore's year-round humidity, daily wear and changing environmental condi
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Singapore grads battle low-paid traineeship stigma to get hired
The Graduate Industry Traineeships offer a stopgap for graduates to gain industry-relevant experience with government agencies or private businesses, earning between S$1,800 to S$2,400 per month.
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US mortgage rates rise slightly to 6.49%, says Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates in the US inched higher as another sluggish spring sales season draws to a close with the average for a 30-year fixed loan rose to 6.49% from 6.47% a week earlier.
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Where are the eurozone's cheapest and highest mortgage rates?
Borrowers in the Baltics pay just over twice what Maltese households do for a home loan, ECB data to April 2026 shows.View on euronews
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No bosses, no problem: Inside the Danish firm that manages itself
At a Danish company that runs the country's biggest network of electric-car chargers, the CEO made himself obsolete, and more than 500 employees now share responsibility for running the business.View on euronews
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