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Most of us have dreamed of one day owning our own luxury holiday home — or perhaps even of living and working year-round in a tropical paradise. (Easier than ever, thanks to new flexible work arrangements.) Opus Bay brings those dreams within reach, in both physical and financial senses. Situated on the idyllic Indonesian island…

What do designer Coco Chanel and billionaire Howard Hughes, footballer David Beckham and movie star Marilyn Monroe, author Oscar Wilde and comedian Peter Sellers, coach José Mourinho and artist Salvador Dalí have in common? They all spent months, years and in some cases, decades of their lives in long-term residence at five-star hotels. Typically, people…

The journey to financial prosperity can take many paths. Some routes are gradual — like the professional who spends years studying and gaining experience before enjoying the spoils of their hard work. Others might find themselves experiencing a windfall after a substantial inheritance, or following the sale of a business. The point is, everyone’s story…

Most of us have heard horror stories from friends who’ve lost some or all of their tenancy security deposit to unscrupulous landlords. American entrepreneur Jeremy certainly had. So when he and his wife moved from the United States to Singapore and rented a condominium, they were careful to photograph the property and record its state…

Occupying a location that has attracted Singapore’s most discerning individuals for more than a century, Meyer Mansion boasts all the benefits and comforts of the modern world — and yet, charmingly harks back to a more elegant time. This freehold condominium’s classical inspirations and villa-influenced ambience offer residents the enviable opportunity to experience a sense…

Singapore’s waterfront at Marina Bay is incredibly rich in heritage. It was here that the port was first established and initially grew to become a regional trading and financial hub. From Old Parliament House and the Fullerton Hotel, to the National Gallery and the 19thCentury architecture of Boat Quay, history is everywhere you look in…

Listed by the URA as one of Singapore’s characterful Identity Nodes — areas with unique identities worthy of preservation — unlike so much of this city-state, Holland Village wasn’t carefully and strategically planned. Instead, its charm lies in the fact that it organically developed over the last 90 years. Shops and housing first sprang up…

A luxurious upcoming development by JBE Holdings, The Commodore takes its name from the rich naval history of the northern Singapore neighbourhood where this new condominium is situated. Home to the Sembawang Naval Base, which opened in 1938, this enclave came to be known as Canberra as a respectful nod to the original name of…

Maybe a taste for expensive avocado toast and artisanal barista coffee is to blame, as certain commentators have controversially suggested. Perhaps broader socioeconomic factors are at play. It’s probably a combination of the two. But the fact of the matter is, today, many Millennials and Gen Z struggle to save the funds required upfront to…

Given the unpredictable conditions around the world at present, new arrivals to Singapore may be justifiably hesitant to immediately sign a three-year lease — or to take the even more serious step of purchasing a home. For relocating individuals and families in this situation, the wisest decision could be to move into a serviced residence….