Daily Briefing: The Hub launches startup investment fund; Snap election to be held on September 11

And tips for first-time landlords.

• The Hub, a co-working space in Singapore, clearly wants to be more than a physical venue. It announced a couple of new initiatives during the launch event for its new space. Perhaps the most interesting of the lot is an upcoming Hub Alumni Fund, which will be unwrapped later in 2015. Read more here. 
• Singapore will hold a snap general election on September 11, officials said Tuesday as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong seeks a new mandate from voters worried over immigration and the high cost of living. Find out more here. 
• Before you start to rent out your property, there are some things you should take note of in order to avoid all the stress, unpleasantness and conflicts that could arise later with the tenant. Read more here.