Next month, HDB will offer 4,940 flats in its August 2021 BTO launch across seven projects in three mature and two non-mature estates. Tampines will be one of the two estates offering two projects in the same BTO launch, with a total of 2,140 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room and 5-room flats available. Here’s 99.co’s detailed...

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However, successful applicants will have to face longer waiting times of about six months, compared to an average of three months during the last five years as some application zones and flat types have higher demand and a more limited supply.

To rent a room or studio apartment? That is the question. Renting in Singapore is gaining popularity among locals. Here are 5 factors to consider when deciding to rent a shoebox apartment or room in a condo or HDB flat.

To reduce the length of delays, the HDB is working with various agencies on mitigating measures such as securing “exemptions to allow less noisy construction activities to be carried out on Sundays and Public Holidays where possible”.

The Government implemented Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 16 May to 13 June 2021. Although it did not completely halt property transactions (like the Circuit Breaker in 2020), it did somewhat dampen activity. Learn more here.

Beow Tan harassing minorities, the racial slur and kicking incident in Choa Chu Kang, the former Ngee Ann Polytechnic lecturer’s racist confrontation and as recently as last week, the racist remarks and assault at East Coast Park. These are just a few events that reflect an increased resentment between the races. It’s also a stark...

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Despite the increase, the ministry noted that the majority of HDB resale buyers did not pay any COV, with the median COV for each year remaining at $0.

Lee explained that the EIP remains “critical, because so much of our lives, and our children’s lives, revolve around our homes and our neighbourhoods”.

Located near the Steven MRT Interchange, the regular shaped site has an area of 951.8 sq m (10,245 sq ft) and is zoned for 'Residential' use under the 2019 Master Plan with a plot ratio of 1.4.

Collected the keys to a new, resale home? Excited to kickstart renovations, feng shui planning, activate Netflix and chill on your sofa? We know you’re excited but rushing into any of these without pre-planning may cost you more money. Here are 3 simple things to bear in mind before the big move-in. 1. Defects Inspection...

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