Record 29 million-dollar HDB flats sold in November; resale prices rise at faster pace
SINGAPORE – Housing Board resale flat prices rose for the 17th consecutive month, climbing at a faster pace of 1.3 per cent in November compared with October, according to flash […]
More HDB upgraders buying condos as resale flat prices rise
SINGAPORE – More Housing Board upgraders are snapping up condominium units in a buoyant property market, spurred by resale flat prices climbing faster than those for private housing. The robust […]
Over 4,900 HDB BTO flats launched, including in Queenstown, Jurong East for the first time in about a decade
SINGAPORE – A total of 4,989 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats across seven housing projects in five estates were launched for sale by the Housing Board (HDB) on Wednesday (Aug 11). This […]
Two rescued from Ang Mo Kio flat after blaze involving PMA scooter
SINGAPORE – Two people were taken to hospital in the early hours of Wednesday (July 7) after they were rescued from a flat where there was a fire involving a […]
BTO flat buyers affected by Covid-19 construction delays may be able to cancel booking without penalties
SINGAPORE – Home buyers affected by Build-To-Order (BTO) construction delays may be able to cancel their flat booking without penalties. They can appeal, and the Housing Board will consider each […]
Half of all two-room flexi flat buyers are aged above 55, says HDB
SINGAPORE – Two-room flexi flats have proved popular with older buyers, with more than half of them aged 55 and above, figures revealed on Saturday (Feb 27). Singles have been the […]
Almost $500 million in Enhanced CPF Housing Grants given to 15,600 first-time HDB flat buyers
SINGAPORE – Close to $500 million has been disbursed to about 15,600 first-time flat buyers since the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) was launched in September 2019. Another $748 million […]
Teck Whye fatal stabbing: Man on trial for murder of co-tenant in quarrel over rent
SINGAPORE – A man who had been sleeping in the rough found a roof over his head after a stranger approached him to split the rent on a flat in […]
4,600 public rental-flat families became HDB home owners over the past five years
SINGAPORE – About 4,600 families in public rental homes have become owners of Housing Board (HDB) flats over the past five years through various housing schemes and grants. By 2023, […]
194 families affected by construction delays requested for interim rental flats from HDB
SINGAPORE – More than 190 families whose flats are facing construction delays have requested for interim rental housing from the Housing Board, as some housing projects have been hampered by […]
ST Singaporean of the Year 2020: 81-year-old helps neighbour to put out fire in flat
SINGAPORE – Retiree Lim Ee Chin had just watched the National Day parade on television when she spotted that her neighbour’s flat was on fire at about 11.20pm and instinctively […]
Slew of new transport-related apps vie for attention
SINGAPORE – Transport-related apps are being rolled out in a flurry, with around half a dozen new ones – in as many weeks – now vying for taps. The newest […]
Madam Lim Ee Chin: Senior who braved fire keeps kampung spirit burning
When Madam Lim Ee Chin, 81, realised that her neighbour’s flat was on fire, she rushed to help put it out without a second thought. Alarmed by the billowing, acrid […]