Move to quash HDB's decision dismissed
A flat owner has failed in his bid to quash HDB's decision to seize his flat in Bukit Batok Central for unauthorised subletting.
Continue Reading • 10 Nov 2014
Falling HDB prices led to higher EC vacancy
Falling prices in the HDB resale market has resulted in more vacant Executive Condominiums (ECs), according to Century 21's Chief Executive Ku Swee Yong.
Continue Reading • 7 Nov 2014
Reduced BTO flats will not affect resale market: analysts
The government's plan to slash the number of Build-to-Order (BTO) flats to be launched next year will have no significant effect on the resale market as the estimated 16,000 BTO flats set to be launched in 2015 are said to be more than adequate.
Continue Reading • 23 Oct 2014
Govt still studying reverse mortgage scheme
The Ministry of National Development (MND) is studying several countries that have established reverse mortgage plans,...
Continue Reading • 9 Oct 2014
HDB resale prices continue to cool
Mortgage Servicing Ratio cap is main reason for the sustained decline...
Continue Reading • 1 Oct 2014
800,000 HDB households to get rebates of up to $65
About 800,000 Singaporean HDB households will receive $45 million worth of GST Voucher – Utilities-Save (U-Save) rebates this month.
Continue Reading • 1 Oct 2014
What is Lease Buyback and how does it work?
A look at one way to unlock the value of your HDB flat for retirement, but it isn’t for everyone...
Continue Reading • 1 Oct 2014
Homeownership in Singapore down slightly in past 10 years
Homeownership in Singapore dipped slightly from the 91 percent recorded in the previous 10-year period, revealed recent data from the Department of Statistics' household expenditure survey.
Continue Reading • 22 Sept 2014
MND reveals recent BTO flat prices
In a written answer to a query in Parliament yesterday, the Ministry of National Development (MND) revealed the average selling prices of BTO flats offered recently in the non-mature estates range from around $110,000 to $386,000.
Continue Reading • 9 Sept 2014
Khaw urges seniors to spend Lease Buyback proceeds wisely
National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan has urged seniors who take up the HDB Lease Buyback Scheme to exercise prudence and caution when spending the proceeds.
Continue Reading • 4 Sept 2014
New enhancements to Lease Buyback Scheme
Enhanced Lease Buyback Scheme to benefit More elderly and offer greater flexibility...
Continue Reading • 3 Sept 2014
Bidadari to get first underground bus interchange
The upcoming HDB estate in Bidadari will house the first underground air-conditioned bus interchange in Singapore.
Continue Reading • 2 Sept 2014
Five-room flats will not qualify for Lease Buyback Scheme
The Lease Buyback Scheme (LBS) was not extended to bigger flats like five-room flats said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.
Continue Reading • 1 Sept 2014
Why getting a cheaper home will help grow CPF nest egg
With HDB flats and private property prices declining, it might be a good time to get your dream home and still have enough for retirement with proper planning...
Continue Reading • 31 Aug 2014