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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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S’pore’s neighbour dispute unit for severe noise and hoarding to be expanded nationwide from Sept 1

The changes will apply to neighbour disputes in both public and private housing estates.
The changes will apply to neighbour disputes in both public and private housing estates.

Higher BTO, resale flat demand expected after income ceiling raised, but supply can keep up: Analysts

In his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the income ceiling for BTO flats will be increased to $16,000 for families and $8,000 for singles.
In his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the income ceiling for BTO flats will be increased to $16,000 for families and $8,000 for singles.

Higher income ceiling for BTO flats, ECs; more ballot chances for first-timers with kids

The current income ceiling for BTO flats is $14,000 for families and $7,000 for singles. It is $16,000 for ECs.
The current income ceiling for BTO flats is $14,000 for families and $7,000 for singles. It is $16,000 for ECs.

Costs of public community care apartments reduced, basic services cut following lacklustre demand

The Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok was the first community care apartment project launched.
The Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok was the first community care apartment project launched.

Scaling up Singapore’s neighbour dispute unit could better manage severe hoarding cases: Observers

Hoarding cases in Whampoa Drive (left) and in Clementi.
Hoarding cases in Whampoa Drive (left) and in Clementi.

More green spaces to be retained in Gillman Barracks, Maju Forest: Alvin Tan

For Maju Forest, nature groups have asked for the green corridor to be widened for a more continuous vegetated area for animals to forage.
For Maju Forest, nature groups have asked for the green corridor to be widened for a more continuous vegetated area for animals to forage.

Unions, employers to be consulted on legislating retrenchment benefits: Dinesh

The recommendations made by the Economic Strategy Review touched on stronger support for workers, and the authorities are looking at whether “we can go above 90 per cent”.
The recommendations made by the Economic Strategy Review touched on stronger support for workers, and the authorities are looking at whether “we can go above 90 per cent”.

Both MNCs, SMEs needed for Singapore’s economy to thrive: Jeffrey Siow

Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said that Singapore has to compete harder for foreign investments and work harder to support local companies amid a difficult global environment.
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said that Singapore has to compete harder for foreign investments and work harder to support local companies amid a difficult global environment.

Community care apartments to have lower eligible age of 55, service fees reduced by up to 75%

Community care apartments come with senior-friendly fittings, such as wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and other health and community services.
Community care apartments come with senior-friendly fittings, such as wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and other health and community services.

Gillman Barracks businesses to wait and see, as tenancies wind down ahead of redevelopment

The tenancies of 24 tenants at Gillman Barracks will expire progressively by the second quarter of 2030.
The tenancies of 24 tenants at Gillman Barracks will expire progressively by the second quarter of 2030.

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