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MND has proposed to set up a new board to regulate the real estate
agency industry, The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA). CEA will then
implement a new framework to regulate the industry.» Read more
Posted on 06-05-2010 17:59 | By Francis
Posted on 24-03-2010 12:20 | By Francis
Posted on 03-02-2010 13:00 | By Yeo ZH
A survey by students of Ngee Ann Poly found that a majority of customers were disappointed with the service of property agents, with poor or wrong advice and inability to get a favourable price the main grouses. Most of the 1,000 people polled wanted some form accreditation and government intervention.Posted on 25-01-2010 11:12 | By John
H88.com.sg is calling for entries for the 'Best Properties of the Month'. We'll be featuring special and interesting properties that are currently on sale in Singapore. Read more to find out how to submit your entries!Posted on 19-01-2010 13:26 | By Yeo ZH
Looks like condo dwellers aren't spared killer litter too, according to a letter written to ST Forum today. Ground-floor residents of Regentville, a condo in Hougang, have had cleavers, hardcover books, sanitary pads and diapers among other disgusting things land on their private enclosed space or balcony.Posted on 24-12-2009 11:16 | By John
Looks like rogue agents have a lot more to fear next year. This new regulatory body will have big sharp white teeth, ready to tear into any unethical behaviour! Yes, the government has decided to create a new statutory board to regulate property agents in Singapore. Posted on 11-12-2009 12:37 | By John
Finally! MND has finished its public consultation phase and plans to announce key elements of the regulatory framework early next year. Here's a taste of what might come ahead.
Posted on 26-11-2009 15:33 | By John
The Singapore Accredited Estate Agencies (SAEA) says it has seen a record number of cases in the months of July and August. 141 cases were received, compared to just 26 in the first half of this year. Not all were complaints against agents though, only about 20% of the 141 cases were.
Posted on 04-09-2009 13:31 | By John
In a recent Business Times article, HSR was featured as the real estate company that takes care of its staff. What's heartening to note was that HSR makes sure their advisers (aka agents) go through at least six-hours of training, and that they have a 'Code of Honour'. Their goal is to build staff loyalty. How then does it benefit you and me, the home buyer? Read on.Posted on 29-07-2009 11:10 | By John
The ugly side of agents rears its head once again from a complaint sent
in at STOMP. The complainant allegedly received a rude and obscene
message from their agent, supposedly after making an impossibly low
offer for a flat.Posted on 10-06-2009 10:26 | By Yeo ZH
The Sunday Times has come up with a couple of case studies that show
how some properties deals fall through and buyer comes up worse for
wear.Posted on 08-06-2009 13:08 | By Yeo ZH
DTZ has replied to an irate owner who had her unit number and
transacted price splashed over a flyer. The agency has since apologized
and has ‘since undertaken steps to ensure that transactional details
are kept private and confidential in order to safeguard the interests
of both buyer and seller.’» Read more
Posted on 31-05-2009 10:49 | By Yeo ZH
Home owners are disgruntled with practices of property agents and have written to the Straits Times to complain.Posted on 24-05-2009 10:14 | By Yeo ZH
Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport, Lim Hwee Hua, said
that the HDB and Ministry of Finance is carrying out a review on how to
raise the overall professional standards of housing agents here.» Read more
Posted on 24-03-2009 19:58 | By Yeo ZH
