Multi-property owner speaks up

The Straits Times, Published on Jan 5, 2012
Multi-property owner speaks up
I AM put off by the latest round of cooling measures ('Property curbs could hurt economy: Redas'; Dec 28).
I am a Singaporean and own three private properties. I studied hard. I work hard. I employ Singaporeans and contribute to the economy. I pay annual taxes that amount to what some earn in a year.

Property curbs could hurt economy: Redas

The Straits Times, Published on Dec 28, 2011
Property curbs could hurt economy: Redas
Volumes, prices will be hit, but economists say dose of medicine needed
By Esther Teo, PROPERTY REPORTER & Cheryl Lim

Owner gets nod to split penthouse

Owner gets nod to split penthouse
ST 14Mar2011:
Rarely granted approval means he may reap extra $300,000 from sale of 2 units.
THE owner of a penthouse duplex has won rarely granted approval to subdivide his unit into two separate apartments.
The penthouse at Horizon Towers can now be sold as two individual units, potentially reaping the owner about $300,000 more than if it was sold as a single home.

Make property tax more equitable

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Feb 16, 2011
Make property tax more equitable
ACCORDING to Saturday's report ("Housing affordability of key concern"), the general sentiment is that the Government would be dishing out property, utility and service and conservancy rebates, upgrading old estates to increase the supply of HDB flats and providing larger housing grants for lower-income households in this year's Budget.