SINGAPORE – With a pay cheque of $1,700 a month, Mr Melvin Marc Loh, 52, had long accepted that he would not be able to… Read More »HDB policy changes for singles kindle hope in 52-year-old who wants ‘a home that I can call my own’
SINGAPORE – A new classification of flats that differentiates Build-To-Order (BTO) projects by the attractiveness of their location, such as proximity to MRT stations and the city… Read More »NDR 2023: HDB to launch new Plus flats at choicer locations with 10-year MOP, stricter conditions
SINGAPORE – The stricter resale restrictions for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in choicer locations would go some way towards blunting windfall gains that come with selling… Read More »New Plus flats could ease BTO lottery effect but push up demand for existing flats: Analysts
Are homes nest eggs for retirement? It turns out the answer is not straightforward. Delivering his National Day message this week, Prime Minister Lee Hsien… Read More »The asset-rich, cash-poor have a housing dilemma
SINGAPORE – Some first-timer families will get first priority when applying for four-room or smaller Standard Build-To-Order (BTO) flats across Singapore under the new flat classification, compared… Read More »Some first-timer families to get priority for Standard HDB flats across S’pore under new classification
SINGAPORE – Singles will soon be able to buy two-room flexi Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in all locations directly from the Housing Board, in a move… Read More »NDR 2023: Singles can buy 2-room flexi BTO flats in all locations from second half of 2024
SINGAPORE – Seniors, including wheelchair users, can soon get wider toilet entrances and foldable shower seats in their Housing Board homes. These are among… Read More »NDR 2023: Wider toilet entrances, shower seats among new elder-friendly features for HDB flats
SINGAPORE – Membership at one of Singapore’s most expensive clubs, private dining rooms, parties on a yacht and ownership of pricey handbags and watches. The… Read More »Money laundering suspect’s link to Sentosa: He frequented golf club, partied on yacht, owned homes on island
SINGAPORE – After almost two years of living harmoniously with his three housemates in a rental flat, retired carpenter Francis Finian De Souza wants to… Read More »Around 170 rental households to vacate Spooner Road HDB flats as part of Govt estate renewal plans
SINGAPORE – Despite Singapore’s strict regulations to prevent money laundering through real estate, property transactions remain attractive for criminals looking to wash dirty money, said… Read More »Properties popular with criminals looking to ‘wash’ dirty money
SINGAPORE – Having collected the keys to their Bukit Timah condominium unit in March, Mr Jonathan Lim and his wife looked for a defect inspector… Read More »Inspecting the inspectors: Home defect spotters call for regulation as demand increases
SINGAPORE – A new bus depot that can house 550 buses will be built on the site of the former Pasir Panjang Distripark in Harbour… Read More »New bus depot in Pasir Panjang to be ready by 2029
