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Singapore Singapore has a highly developed and successful free-market economy. It enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a per capita GDP higher than that of most developed countries.  Property Guides: Beginner's Guide To Singapore Property New to Singapore? New to property buying / renting? Don't be clueless - Check out our guide to basics of the property market in Singapore. This guide will get you started on your property search process. Buying Guide Have you found a property that you want to buy? This document explains the steps to actually complete the purchase of the property. Expatriate's Housing Guide Are you an Expatriate moving to Singapore for the first time? We can tell you what to expect and where to live. Read our guide to Singapore housing from the Expat's point of view. Renting Guide Found that dream apartment you want to rent? This document explains how to complete the rental process once you have found a property that you want to rent. Working with Agents Guide Most real estate agents are well-trained professionals and can help you in many aspects that can be difficult and confusing for most consumers. If you are not familiar with the whole process, you should engage a professional agent to help you. Main Market Themes for 2010 It is interesting to ponder what the main market themes for 2010 may be, as the second-liners and window-dressing of blue chips had been completed for 2009. Property brokers have been busy over the past month with their market outlook reports, which all leans towards the positive. However, what is shocking is that most brokers only have modest upside targets, suggesting caution has gradually crept into the market. Property Market Overview Singapore’s economy continued to recover in 4Q 2009. According to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Singapore’s economy expanded by 3.5% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in 4Q 2009. This coming after Singapore’s economy reversed three consecutive quarters of contraction by posting a positive growth of 0.9% YoY in the preceding quarter.
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