HDB urged to be fair to single parents
The government is being urged to adopt an impartial and more inclusive housing policy for single parents in a petition submitted to Parliament on Monday (11 September),...
Continue Reading • 12 Sept 2017
Govt to use noise study in planning new homes in Tengah
Second Minister for Defence Ong Ye Kung said government agencies – such as the National Environment Agency and Housing and Development Board – are aware of the noise conditions...
Continue Reading • 12 Sept 2017
Freehold Balestier property launched for sale
A freehold property at 10A Jalan Ampas in Balestier has been launched for sale at a guide price of $16.8 million, marketing agent Savills Singapore said...
Continue Reading • 12 Sept 2017
Morgan Stanley: Home prices to rise by 8% in 2018
Morgan Stanley has released the most bullish forecast for the Singapore housing market, expecting private home prices to increase by two percent this year, before rising again by another eight percent next year...
Continue Reading • 11 Sept 2017
Kong Hee’s Sentosa home relisted for $11.5m
In a sign that the luxury condo market is picking up steam again, the Sentosa Cove penthouse unit of City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee...
Continue Reading • 11 Sept 2017
HDB inks $10.7m research collaboration with two universities
In a bid to enhance construction productivity and build better communities, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) on Thursday (7 September) signed...
Continue Reading • 8 Sept 2017
CapitaLand receives global recognition for sustainable practices
CapitaLand has once again been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) as well as in the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index...
Continue Reading • 8 Sept 2017
Changi Garden put up for collective sale at $196 million
Changi Garden, a freehold redevelopment site at Upper Changi Road North, will be launched for collective sale with an asking price of $196 million...
Continue Reading • 8 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
Keppel Land’s CEO wins another award
Keppel Land’s CEO Ang Wee Gee has received the prestigious Shanghai Magnolia Award, which recognises foreigners who have made significant contributions to the city...
Continue Reading • 7 Sept 2017
CapitaLand building integrated development in Indonesia
CapitaLand is on track to complete its first integrated development in Indonesia, The Stature Jakarta, by end 2020. With a total gross floor area of around 55,500 sq m...
Continue Reading • 6 Sept 2017
Two proposed changes to property tax
The Ministry of Finance will proceed with two proposed amendments to the Property Tax (Amendment) Bill 2017. This follows a public consultation exercise in May...
Continue Reading • 6 Sept 2017
24 projects recognised for design and construction excellence
A total of 24 consultants and contractors are set to be honoured at the HDB Awards 2017 for projects that have shown excellent design as well as quality and innovative construction...
Continue Reading • 5 Sept 2017
Singapore developers ramp up landbanking activity
Seven of the top 10 developers with the biggest residential landbank and unsold units in launched projects are local developers, according to the Business Times...
Continue Reading • 5 Sept 2017
Leadership changes at Keppel Land
Keppel Land CEO Ang Wee Gee will be leaving the company on 31 December 2017. Keppel Land is currently evaluating possible candidates for the CEO role...
Continue Reading • 5 Sept 2017
Development charges for non-landed housing up 13.8%
In consultation with the chief valuer, the DC rates for landed residential, non-landed housing and commercial space have been revised upwards...
Continue Reading • 4 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
Parc Botania to boost Sing Holdings
KGI Securities expects Parc Botania, a 735-unit private residential project at Fernvale Road in Sengkang, to boost Sing Holdings’ profit, media reports said...
Continue Reading • 4 Sept 2017
Two GCBs off Holland Road could fetch $65m
Two hilltop good class bungalow (GCB) plots at 26A and 26B Peirce Road off Holland Road have been put up for sale by expression of interest...
Continue Reading • 31 Aug 2017
Waterfront condo at Sentosa sold at $3.8m loss
Bought in 2010 by Dyna-Mac Holdings chairman and chief executive Lim Tze Jong for around S$12.8 million, the luxury apartment went for S$9 million last month
Continue Reading • 31 Aug 2017