MacPherson Lane HDB blocks identified for SERS
Three HDB blocks at MacPherson Lane have been identified for the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS)...
Continue Reading • 1 Jun 2018
1,500 HDB flats launching in Tengah in Nov
The Housing Board plans to launch in November the first batch of HDB flats in Tengah, Singapore’s newest town in over 20 years...
Continue Reading • 14 May 2018
Homes near green spaces fetch higher prices: study
Singapore buyers are willing to pay more for homes located near green spaces, revealed a new study. A study on the resale prices of 15,962 HDB flats...
Continue Reading • 20 Apr 2018
2,000 home owners given approval to sell their flats, HDB
With the launch of the Housing and Development Board’s (HDB) resale portal in January, about 2,000 flat owners have received approval to sell their housing units.
Continue Reading • 12 Mar 2018
Rules eased for divorcees looking to buy subsidised HDB flats
To better support the housing needs of divorced parents and their children, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) has scrapped a policy which only allows one party to buy or own a subsidised flat...
Continue Reading • 7 Mar 2018
20,000 people own 3 to 10 private homes in S’pore: Ministry
Fewer than 200 people currently have more than 10 private residential properties in Singapore, according to a written answer from the MND...
Continue Reading • 6 Feb 2018
High number of dislodged tiles in HDB flats due to unusually cold weather: Ministry
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) offers more favourable terms in repairing dislodged tiles than private home builders, according to the government...
Continue Reading • 6 Feb 2018
HDB lowers occupancy cap for larger flat rentals
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has revised the occupancy cap for 4-room and larger HDB flats for rent to six persons, from the current maximum of nine persons...
Continue Reading • 2 Feb 2018
118 HDB flats involved in mortgagee sales
There had been 118 cases of completed mortgagee sales involving HDB flats from January 2013 to November 2017...
Continue Reading • 11 Jan 2018
880,000 HDB households to receive utilities rebates
About 880,000 Singaporean households living in HDB flats will receive GST Voucher – Utilities-Save (U-Save) rebates this month...
Continue Reading • 3 Jan 2018
Industry players slam ‘Yistana’ listing for being disrespectful
The move by some property agents to capitalise on the presidential appeal of Yishun flats to sell units have drawn flak with some industry players calling their actions as “disrespectful”.
Continue Reading • 20 Sept 2017
All BTO flats to come with prefabricated bathrooms by 2019
All newly launched HDB flats will be installed with prefabricated bathroom units by 2019, the Housing and Development Board announced on Wednesday.
Continue Reading • 7 Sept 2017
All HDB blocks to have solar-ready roofs
All future public housing blocks with at least 400 sq m (4,306 sq ft) of open roof space will be designed with solar-ready roofs, said the Housing Board...
Continue Reading • 4 Sept 2017
Evolution of public housing in Singapore
As Singapore grew from a fishing village to a major seaport, so too did its population, leading to overcrowding...
Continue Reading • 21 Jul 2017
The rise of Bukit Batok
Bukit Batok is expected to attract young families who favour living close to parks like Little Guilin, while continuing to enjoy the various amenities offered with Bukit Batok or Jurong East nearby.
Continue Reading • 20 Jul 2017
Sengkang: An investment for the future
Sengkang offers both quality living, and education opportunities for their children and is therefore a sound investment to make for the future.
Continue Reading • 19 Jul 2017
Future still uncertain for old Circuit Road flats
The opening of Downtown Line 3 in October this year, which passes through the MacPherson area, has once again put the spotlight on a small HDB estate at Circuit Road...
Continue Reading • 14 Jun 2017
Bidadari: A former cemetery given new life
Bidadari, once known for its cemetery grounds is in the process of being transformed into a new HDB town. Find out how viable living in this new town is.
Continue Reading • 13 Jun 2017
Woodlands residents to benefit from 3 renewal programmes
The government is expected to complete three neighbourhood renewal programmes in Woodlands by 2019 that involves upgrading a total of 66 blocks
Continue Reading • 12 Jun 2017
Older HDB flats to get more efficient water closets
To help residents of older HDB flats save water and lower their water bill, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) will provide eligible families...
Continue Reading • 9 Jun 2017