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Grace Leong

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Grace joined The Straits Times in 2013 after three years at The Business Times. She was part of The Sunday Times’ team that won a bronze award at the Asian Media Awards in 2021. She also received two awards, in 2012 and 2017, from the Securities Investors Association (Singapore). Grace worked in Las Vegas and Utah from 1999 to 2010, during which she covered the impacts of the Sept 11 attacks, subprime mortgage crisis and the 2008 financial crisis. She bagged multiple awards for her reporting during her time in the US.

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Some Pine Grove owners raise legality concerns as estate attempts 5th collective sale at $1.78b

Some owners have told Pine Grove residents to not sign the collective sale agreement, claiming that the current attempt is illegal.
Some owners have told Pine Grove residents to not sign the collective sale agreement, claiming that the current attempt is illegal.

New private home sales shrank in May, with just one new launch in one-north

Developers launched just 357 new units in May – significantly lower than April’s 1,426 units.
Developers launched just 357 new units in May – significantly lower than April’s 1,426 units.

Private residential land supply to rise in second half of 2026; Jurong site to be launched in July

An artist’s impression of the new precinct in Jurong Lake District.
An artist’s impression of the new precinct in Jurong Lake District.

Developers of projects with safety issues or defects may be barred from buying land, selling homes

URA said the new measures will not affect the majority of developers as most have complied with existing rules on quality standards.
URA said the new measures will not affect the majority of developers as most have complied with existing rules on quality standards.

Woman wins appeal against ex-boyfriend to keep 99% stake in 99-1 condo purchase dispute

In December 2019, the couple bought a Hillcrest Arcadia condominium unit in Bukit Timah and registered their ownership in the ratio of 99:1
In December 2019, the couple bought a Hillcrest Arcadia condominium unit in Bukit Timah and registered their ownership in the ratio of 99:1

First condo launches in Tengah and Bayshore ignite April jump in new private home sales

This year’s best performer to date is Tengah Garden Residences, which sold 99.1 per cent or 855 units of its 863-unit project within the launch month.
This year’s best performer to date is Tengah Garden Residences, which sold 99.1 per cent or 855 units of its 863-unit project within the launch month.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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

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

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

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