Vietnam commits to sustainable, clean energy development, plus other stories

For PropertyGuru’s news roundup, Vietnam officially announced its commitment to clean energy development, net-zero emissions, and sustainable growth. In other updates, how to best manage your mortgage in Singapore. Lastly, a checklist of everything you need to know and do as a first-time homebuyer in Malaysia.

Vietnam accelerates clean, sustainable energy development

At the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in December last year, Vietnam officially announced its resource mobilisation plan to implement the Political Declaration on establishing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). VietnamPlus reports that the move underscored the country’s commitment to clean energy development, aiming for a future of net-zero emissions and sustainable growth.

JETP was endorsed by Vietnam and international partners at the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit in Brussels, Belgium, in December 2022.

Mortgage moves: Navigating home loans in your mid-30s in Singapore

Comparing mortgage deals, staying updated with the latest interest rates, and performing regular financial health checks are all part of responsibly managing a home loan. With household liabilities (which include mortgage and personal loans) increasing by 1.7 percent in Q1 2024 year-on-year, homeowners may be wondering how to best manage their mortgage.

Should you refinance now or hope mortgage rates in Singapore drop in 2025? What are the current home loan refi rates? Does it make sense to pay off more of your home loan now? You may even be wondering if you should buy an investment property or right-size your current property.

To answer these questions, we consulted our in-house PropertyGuru Singapore’s Finance Mortgage Experts.

11 Things every first-time homebuyer in Malaysia needs to know

Cash, car, career, credit card. Now all that’s missing is the final ‘C’: Condominium. Ready to finally turn your dreams into reality and buy your own home? It takes more than just knowing how much it costs and what you envision it to be.

Get started on your homeownership journey! PropertyGuru Malaysia compiled a complete checklist of everything you need to know (and do) as a first-time homebuyer in the Golden Peninsula.

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