Bidadari HDB welcomes its first batch of residents
881 families from the Alkaff Vista and Alkaff Lakeview projects have collected their keys.
Continue Reading • 6 Jan 2020
Observers say HDB lease top-up proposal has long-term drawbacks
This policy must run in perpetuity as issues may arise if it is ever shelved, says one observer.
Continue Reading • 18 Dec 2019
MND to consider suggestions to tackle HDB lease decay
The government will consider proposals and suggestions for external parties to manage HDB flat leases.
Continue Reading • 17 Dec 2019
Ang Mo Kio BTO flats expected to be most sought after
The project's proximity to two MRT lines is seen as the main attractive point
Continue Reading • 13 Nov 2019
Age requirement for housing grants adjusted for Singaporeans married to non-citizens
The revised Non-Citizen Spouse Scheme now allows you to have more flexibility in affording and choosing a home.
Continue Reading • 12 Nov 2019
HDB launches 8,170 flats in November sales exercise
This includes 4,571 BTO flats in Tengah, Ang Mo Kio and Tampines, as well as 3,599 flats under the Sale of Balance Flats scheme within mature and non-mature estates, like Bishan and Clementi.
Continue Reading • 12 Nov 2019
HDB urged to remove joint tenancy requirement for public rental flats
This comes as a study found that Singapore has 1,050 homeless people, with unemployment, irregular hours, low pay, family relationship problems, and lack of access to public housing cited as the main reasons for homelessness.
Continue Reading • 11 Nov 2019
HDB deficit increases to $2 billion in 2019
HDB saw its annual deficit rise to nearly $2 billion, due to a combination of fewer flat sales, disbursement of CPF housing grants, as well as the expected loss of flats under development.
Continue Reading • 24 Oct 2019
Government to pour in over $1b into upgrading private, public estates
Meanwhile, the government will also upgrade 55,000 HDB flats under the second round of the Home Improvement Programme (HIP), which is set to start from next year onwards.
Continue Reading • 14 Oct 2019
No need to make flat sizes smaller, MND
The Ministry of National Development said existing two-room Flexi Build-to-Order flats within non-mature estates are already affordable housing options for singles.
Continue Reading • 8 Oct 2019
HDB resale prices down 0.2% in September
However, resale flat prices within non-mature estates climbed 0.9 percent year-on-year as most are reaching their five-year minimum occupation period.
Continue Reading • 4 Oct 2019
930,000 HDB households to receive U-Save rebates
Eligible households will receive up to $100 in U-Save rebate this month, depending on the type of their HDB flat.
Continue Reading • 3 Oct 2019
New pricing model for Greater Southern Waterfront flats
Wong explained that the new measures are aimed at providing “a better balance between new and resale (flats) in terms of grants”
Continue Reading • 20 Sept 2019
Enhanced housing grant to boost demand for HDB resale flats
The new housing grant, streamlines two existing grants and comes with a higher wage ceiling. It also removed restriction on the location and type of flats being purchased.
Continue Reading • 11 Sept 2019
Home buyers to enjoy higher income ceilings and enhanced housing grant
The income ceiling for executive condo buyers is raised from $14,000 to $16,000, while Singles aged 35 and above will also enjoy a higher income cap of $7,000, up from $6,000.
Continue Reading • 11 Sept 2019
27 HDB projects win design, construction and engineering awards
These awards aim to recognise the industry partners of HDB for their contributions in developing quality and well-designed homes.
Continue Reading • 9 Sept 2019
LBS available for flat owners with outstanding mortgage loan of over $5,000
Flat owners with outstanding mortgage loans of more than $5,000 can now take up the LBS “as long as the proceeds from the lease sale are sufficient to fully discharge the loan.
Continue Reading • 4 Sept 2019
First-time HDB buyers to get more help, Wong
Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong revealed in a Facebook post that his ministry and the Housing and Development Board (HDB) have been exploring ways on how they can further help first-time buyers.
Continue Reading • 21 Aug 2019
Why did these young homeowners buy an older flat?
Many of the young homeowners who chose to acquire ageing flats– or those they might outlive – pointed to location as the main reason for their decision.
Continue Reading • 22 Jul 2019
How you can install a mezzanine floor in your house
Mezzanines are becoming popular in homes, but they're not exactly legal. But here's how you can install them.
Continue Reading • 16 Jul 2019