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IRAS catches 422 landlords for not reporting rental income properly

Some errant owners mistakenly thought that paying property taxes meant that they did not have to report their rental income.
Some errant owners mistakenly thought that paying property taxes meant that they did not have to report their rental income.

Airbnbs are topping $7,000 a night in World Cup housing frenzy

FILE PHOTO: The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Artists worry as Goodman Arts Centre hikes short-term rentals by 60 per cent

Artists renting project studios at Goodman Arts Centre have been informed of a rent hike from mid-2026.
Artists renting project studios at Goodman Arts Centre have been informed of a rent hike from mid-2026.

Bedrooms for sale highlight the depths of Europe’s housing crisis

Oriol Valls, co founder and CEO of Spanish start-up Habitacion.com, who also provides property advice on Youtube, works at his headquarters in Barcelona, Spain, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Oriol Valls, co founder and CEO of Spanish start-up Habitacion.com, who also provides property advice on Youtube, works at his headquarters in Barcelona, Spain, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Rental declined as a share of total business costs from 2019 to 2024: PM Wong

Between 2019 and 2024, rent fell from 26 per cent to 17 per cent for the F&B sector, and from 30 per cent to 26 per cent for the retail sector.
Between 2019 and 2024, rent fell from 26 per cent to 17 per cent for the F&B sector, and from 30 per cent to 26 per cent for the retail sector.

Airbnb offers $750 to pull in first-time hosts in FIFA World Cup cities

FILE PHOTO: The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

As Bormio prepares to play host, local ski businesses take short-term hit

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ski Mountaineering - Bormio, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings at the Piazza Cavour in Bormio REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ski Mountaineering - Bormio, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings at the Piazza Cavour in Bormio REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Small proportion of Kampong Gelam tenants faced rental hikes of 25% or more, says Syed Harun

Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.
Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.

Rental car population hits high of 95,857 vehicles in 2025 amid high COE prices

Rental cars are becoming more prevalent in Singapore with high COE prices.
Rental cars are becoming more prevalent in Singapore with high COE prices.

Is your apartment nice enough for this home-swopping app?

Ms Victoria Sus, a Kindred member who said her worries about home swapping were assuaged by the platform's guidelines and generous insurance policy, at home in Chicago.
Ms Victoria Sus, a Kindred member who said her worries about home swapping were assuaged by the platform's guidelines and generous insurance policy, at home in Chicago.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.