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Year-end seasonal lull with single launch sees new private home sales fizzle in November

Sales could remain subdued in December as the year-end seasonal lull sets in and developers hold off new launches for 2026.
Sales could remain subdued in December as the year-end seasonal lull sets in and developers hold off new launches for 2026.

Tender for historic Moulmein Road site awarded to Dempsey Hill developer

The state property supported Singapore’s healthcare needs for over a century, also operating as the Communicable Diseases Centre until its decommissioning in 2018.
The state property supported Singapore’s healthcare needs for over a century, also operating as the Communicable Diseases Centre until its decommissioning in 2018.

Jurong Lake District master developer site to be split into separate parcels for sale

This will start with the release of a white site at Town Hall Link on the first half 2026 reserve list.
This will start with the release of a white site at Town Hall Link on the first half 2026 reserve list.

Will $900,000 deals for three-room HDB flats remain the exception?

Three-room flats that command high prices tend to have significantly longer leases and be on higher floors, as well as being centrally located near MRT stations, schools and amenities.
Three-room flats that command high prices tend to have significantly longer leases and be on higher floors, as well as being centrally located near MRT stations, schools and amenities.

One-off property tax rebate in 2026 for owner-occupied HDB and private homes

Owner-occupied private residential properties will also get a rebate of 10 per cent, capped at $500.
Owner-occupied private residential properties will also get a rebate of 10 per cent, capped at $500.

Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim should be granted judicial mercy, like tycoon Ong Beng Seng: Defence

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Suggested Caption : ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim, appealing on his 17-year and 6-month sentences on Nov 18, 2024

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Caption/Body : ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim appealing for his 17-year and 6-month sentencing on Nov 18, 2024 1. Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim: He's the Hin Leong founder convicted of offences including cheating. Sentencing at 230pm in 24A (Grace from biz desk) An earlier report: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/hin-leong-founder-ok-lim-convicted-of-3-criminal-charges-of-cheating-forgery
ST20241118_202406000320  Kelvin Chng

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Suggested Caption : ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim, appealing on his 17-year and 6-month sentences on Nov 18, 2024

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Byline : KELVIN CHNG


Caption/Body : ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim appealing for his 17-year and 6-month sentencing on Nov 18, 2024 1. Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim: He's the Hin Leong founder convicted of offences including cheating. Sentencing at 230pm in 24A (Grace from biz desk) An earlier report: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/hin-leong-founder-ok-lim-convicted-of-3-criminal-charges-of-cheating-forgery

Regulatory changes in S'pore to simplify show-flat site sourcing for developers

The Urban Redevelopment Authority and Singapore Land Authority have pre-identified a list of vacant state land sites for show-flat use.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority and Singapore Land Authority have pre-identified a list of vacant state land sites for show-flat use.

Private home buyers to get better protection with revamped rules

Minister of National Development Chee Hong Tat speaking at the 66th anniversary dinner of the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore at Shangri-La hotel on Nov 13.
Minister of National Development Chee Hong Tat speaking at the 66th anniversary dinner of the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore at Shangri-La hotel on Nov 13.

Perennial to sell former Mediacorp site for $350m to focus on healthcare and healthcare real estate

Zoned for civic and community institution use, the massive 752,014-square-foot leasehold land could be redeveloped into more than 60 two-storey bungalows.
Zoned for civic and community institution use, the massive 752,014-square-foot leasehold land could be redeveloped into more than 60 two-storey bungalows.

Illegal parking, traffic congestion among residents’ concerns over plan to gazette 38 Oxley Road

The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.
The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.

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