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It seems like co-living has truly gained traction in Singapore, even as more expats (the main demographic of co-living spaces) are leaving Singapore. Due to social distancing measures, construction delays and work-from-home arrangements, demand has been increasing. (We previously touched on how the Circuit Breaker has helped boost co-living demand here.)  In light of this,…

“I never, ever wanted to be in real estate,” says Eugene Lim, who spent 15 years in the business before founding coliving start-up, The Assembly Place. “The way it happened was, at about 23 years old, in my second year in university, I didn’t think my parents should be paying my fees. At that age,…

With an increasing number of people shunning the commitment of property purchase and turning to renting, co-living is an attractive option for those looking for flexible leases and a fuss-free rental experience.   It holds major appeal for expats and locals alike looking for more privacy and a space to call their own, especially during the…

Singapore co-living start-up The Assembly Place (TAP) has raised SGD$5.55 million in a seed funding round to grow its presence in Singapore and to further develop its technology platform. Led by real estate developer Eric Low See Ching, deputy CEO of property group Oxley Holdings, the funding round included other real estate giants like Ms…