Congratulations! So you’ve decided to take the step to live in your own space by renting an apartment. Renting can be pretty daunting if you don’t have the first clue about what to look out for as a newly minted tenant.  Fret not; we’ve put together 10 important questions for you to ask your agent...

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Would there be Yishun Glen for sales in May 2022?

For the majority of Singaporeans, having a lift at their HDB block is an integral part of life. You get home after a long day, shuffle into the shiny metal box, push a button and exit at your floor.  This daily act is simple and mindless, and its presence is steadfast and unwavering in our...

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One of two land parcels (Parcel A) at Clementi’s Pine Grove, which was on the reserve list for the Government Land Sales (GLS) programme, has been launched for tender by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). Located at the junction where Ulu Pandan Road and Pandan Valley Road meet, Parcel A is adjacent to Parcel B,...

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The only thing anyone watches on Channel 5 nowadays is the annual budget announcement, which was broadcast over a 2-hour prime-time slot on 18 Feb 2022. Luckily, this article isn’t...

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I was married with a Korean lady. She ran away with my son back to Korea and I'm stuck with our resale 3rm flat which we bought together in 2014. She won't be coming back anymore to sign any documents. I'm thinking of selling the current 3rm flat and going for single scheme BTOs .. is it still possible? Or can I not qualify for any BTOs?

Kel and Nat, both 28, have always wanted to have a home together in the East. Kel has been living in the East all her life, while Nat, having previously lived there with his family for a while, really loved the sea breeze and vibe of the East Coast. So when an HDB BTO project...

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Towards the run-up to the Feb 2022 HDB BTO launch, we weren’t just anticipating the site plans, prices and names (will it contain “Parc” or “Residences”?) of the BTO projects. We were also looking forward to the locations of the next BTO launch in May 2022. And now that HDB has released the locations of...

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HDB renovation permits to apply for before renovating your flat. For homeowners in Singapore, read to learn more about HDB renovation guidelines, HDB drilling times, and the 9 common types of work that require a renovation permit.

Black and white houses in Singapore are mostly owned by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA). If you're thinking of living in one of these 500 colonial bungalows built in the 19th century, you can only rent from SLA. Read more here.