For property investors in Singapore, rental yield is one of the most important numbers to consider before buying a condominium. A property may be located in a prestigious neighbourhood and command a high monthly rent, but that does not necessarily mean it delivers the best return on investment. In 2026, Singapore’s private residential market presents … Read more
Singapore has raised the household income ceiling for new HDB Build-To-Order (BTO) flats from $14,000 to $16,000, opening the door for more Singaporean couples to qualify for public housing. Because several housing policies use the BTO income ceiling as a benchmark, the new $16,000 limit has also resulted in changes to HDB loans, Executive Condominium … Read more
Singaporeans can expect several rounds of government support from 2026 through early 2027. These payouts and rebates include cash payments, CDC Vouchers, U-Save rebates, GST Vouchers, CPF top-ups and other household support measures. In Budget 2026, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced additional assistance to help Singaporeans cope with ongoing cost-of-living pressures. Several support measures were … Read more
Some OCBC customers in Singapore have reportedly received their Enhanced Cost-of-Living (COL) Special Payment ahead of the official payout date of September 9, 2026. Reports shared online indicate that eligible recipients began seeing the government payment credited to their OCBC bank accounts on September 7—two days earlier than expected. $400 to $600 COL Payment for … Read more
SME Cash Grant 2026: Singapore’s Government will provide a one-off SME Cash Grant to help eligible small and medium-sized enterprises manage cash-flow pressures and rising operating costs. Under the new support measure, eligible SMEs with at least one local employee will receive S$500 per local employee, capped at S$2,500 per company. The grant will be … Read more
Silver Support Scheme 2026: Singapore seniors who had lower incomes during their working years may receive quarterly cash payments of up to S$1,080 under the Silver Support (SS) Scheme. The scheme is designed to provide additional retirement support to Singapore Citizens aged 65 and above who have fewer retirement resources and meet the Government’s eligibility … Read more
GST Voucher 2026: Eligible Singaporeans can receive up to S$850 in GSTV – Cash, while eligible seniors aged 65 and above can receive up to S$450 in GSTV – MediSave. The 2026 GST Voucher scheme also includes GSTV – U-Save and GSTV – S&CC rebates for eligible HDB households. Around 1.5 million adult Singaporeans are … Read more
The Matched MediSave Scheme (MMSS) is a new Singapore Government initiative that helps eligible seniors grow their MediSave savings. If you qualify, every S$1 you or someone else contributes as a cash top-up to your MediSave Account is matched by the Government with another S$1, up to S$1,000 per year. The scheme began in January … Read more
Singapore is widely known for its high-quality healthcare system, advanced medical technology, and experienced doctors. Every year, thousands of international patients travel to Singapore for treatment, health check-ups, surgery, maternity care, cancer treatment, and heart-related procedures. Whether you are looking for a public hospital with specialist departments or a private hospital with faster appointments, Singapore … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore Work Permit Rules Change 2026 raises employment age limit to 63 and removes job restrictions Effective 2026, impacts foreign workers, employers, and key sectors like construction and manufacturing Businesses must update compliance processes and workforce planning to align with new labour rules Singapore will implement major Work Permit policy changes in 2026, … Read more