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Isabelle Liew

Isabelle joined The Straits Times in 2021. As a journalist on the housing beat, she focuses on stories about public housing, covering everything from major policy announcements and Build-To-Order launches, to Housing Board resale market trends and other related issues. She graduated from the Singapore Management University with a degree in political science. Outside work, she is passionate about cats, animal welfare and baking.

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Seniors in over 80,000 private homes can tap subsidies for ageing-friendly fittings from April

Under the programme, seniors can install seven types of ageing-friendly fittings in their homes.
Under the programme, seniors can install seven types of ageing-friendly fittings in their homes.

Singapore’s Big Five real estate agencies to crack down on improper distribution of property fliers

Instead of leaving such flyers at gates, doors and other common areas, agents will be told to place flyers in mailboxes, or to distribute them by post or flyer distribution services instead.
Instead of leaving such flyers at gates, doors and other common areas, agents will be told to place flyers in mailboxes, or to distribute them by post or flyer distribution services instead.

$50m set aside to fund ground-up community projects in Singapore

Multiculturalism is also a defining part of Singapore’s identity, and steps will therefore be taken to strengthen cultural and heritage institutions, PM Wong said.
Multiculturalism is also a defining part of Singapore’s identity, and steps will therefore be taken to strengthen cultural and heritage institutions, PM Wong said.

Tampines, Bukit Merah BTO projects most popular among first-timers in February launch

Tampines Bliss is a Standard project in Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 22. The flats here have the shortest wait in this launch at one year and 11 months.
Tampines Bliss is a Standard project in Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 22. The flats here have the shortest wait in this launch at one year and 11 months.

Working group formed to look into improving built environment productivity: Chee Hong Tat

Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development At SCAL Construction Hub?s Innovation Centre on Feb 6, 2026.
Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development At SCAL Construction Hub?s Innovation Centre on Feb 6, 2026.

Nearly 7,000 BTO flats to go on sale in June, including in Berlayar estate and Ang Mo Kio

In October 2025, 880 flats were launched in Berlayar Residences, the first project in the new estate.
In October 2025, 880 flats were launched in Berlayar Residences, the first project in the new estate.

‘Three-strikes’ approach taken to tackle errant businesses: Sun Xueling

ST reported on Feb 3 that tougher clampdown on massage parlours and salons involved in vice is expected in the coming months.
ST reported on Feb 3 that tougher clampdown on massage parlours and salons involved in vice is expected in the coming months.

HDB launches 9,012 BTO and balance flats, including Prime project in Redhill

Prime project Redhill Peaks will have 1,052-units of two-room flexi, three- and four-room flats in Jalan Bukit Merah and Redhill Close.
Prime project Redhill Peaks will have 1,052-units of two-room flexi, three- and four-room flats in Jalan Bukit Merah and Redhill Close.

Small proportion of Kampong Gelam tenants faced rental hikes of 25% or more, says Syed Harun

Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.
Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.

1,600 BTO flats to be built in Upper Thomson, with first project slated for June launch

An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.
An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.

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