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EC changes: Some HDB upgraders say they may be edged out as first-timers gain priority

Rivelle Tampines EC's public preview in March. The affordability of new ECs has come under the spotlight because robust demand from second-time buyers, who can tap capital gains from their HDB sale.

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New rules prioritising first-time buyers may curb exuberance in EC land bids, new launches

The median prices of new EC units have more than doubled in the past decade to $1,754 psf in 2025, from $797 psf in 2015.

HDB likely to exceed initial 55,000-flat target from 2025 to 2027: Chee Hong Tat

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the IREUS Urban Housing Symposium on May 8.

10-year MOP for executive condos, more EC units for first-timers to tackle affordability concerns

The first two sites to be affected by the new measures are located in Canberra Drive (left) and Sembawang Drive (right).

Balestier Regency takes fourth stab at collective sale at $255m guide price

Balestier Regency is a 72-unit freehold condominium off Balestier Road.

Residents raise concerns over vacant shops at Northshore Plaza; HDB adjusts rents to support tenants

A shopper walking past a vacant shop on the first floor of Northshore Plaza II on April 14, 2026.

More young people in Singapore buying private properties, some for investment

(From left) Ms Teri Tan, 32, bought a unit at Pinetree Hill which cost $2.1 million, Ms Hilda Tan paid $910,000 for a 635 sq ft condo unit at Waterfront Isle in Bedok Reservoir.

Parking dispute ends with High Court ruling on proxy cap in strata developments

jlcarpark - Under an arrangement that dated back to at least 2017, the management corporation (MCST) of WCEGA Plaza and Tower allowed the WCEGA Used Car Association (WUCA) to operate 58 basement parking spaces. Photo taken on 28 April, 2026.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Private home prices up 0.9% in Q1 on brisk sales at Pinery Residences, Rivelle Tampines

The updated Q1 price index was above the 0.3 per cent flash estimate by URA.

Public housing resale prices post first dip in nearly 7 years in Q1 2026

Prices of resale HDB flats have declined for the first time in close to seven years, dropping by 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, compared with the fourth quarter of 2025.

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