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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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7,964 BTO flats launched as higher income ceilings take effect

The only Prime project  – Toa Payoh Hillside next to Caldecott MRT station – has a subsidy clawback of 11%.
The only Prime project  – Toa Payoh Hillside next to Caldecott MRT station – has a subsidy clawback of 11%.

Bridge to home ownership: Why Singapore is exploring build-to-rent

With their BTO flat about three years from completion, Henry Tay and Sarah Tong turned to renting their love nest after they got married in 2024.
With their BTO flat about three years from completion, Henry Tay and Sarah Tong turned to renting their love nest after they got married in 2024.

1,310 BTO flats in Sembawang go on sale in November; under three years’ wait for them

Sembawang Anchor, which will be launched in this exercise, will have 1,310 units of two-room flexi, as well as three-, four- and five-room flats on a site in Admiralty Lane and Sembawang Drive. 
Sembawang Anchor, which will be launched in this exercise, will have 1,310 units of two-room flexi, as well as three-, four- and five-room flats on a site in Admiralty Lane and Sembawang Drive. 

Better balance between development and conservation with revised Maju, Gillman plans: Nature groups

More greenery will be retained in Maju Forest (above) and Gillman Barracks under revised development plans announced by the Housing Board on Oct 28.
More greenery will be retained in Maju Forest (above) and Gillman Barracks under revised development plans announced by the Housing Board on Oct 28.

New nature park, better connectivity for wildlife at Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks

At Maju Forest, more greenery has been set aside at the southern part of the site to create a wider and more contiguous green area.
At Maju Forest, more greenery has been set aside at the southern part of the site to create a wider and more contiguous green area.

More greenery retained in Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks under revised plans

For the 23ha Maju Forest, about 10ha of greenery will be retained, up from 8ha under plans unveiled by the HDB in July.
For the 23ha Maju Forest, about 10ha of greenery will be retained, up from 8ha under plans unveiled by the HDB in July.

New material to cope with algae, mould from condensation among innovations unveiled at tech showcase

In 2025, HDB received 240 cases of feedback involving condensation and mould on ceilings and walls arising from use of air-conditioners by neighbours.
In 2025, HDB received 240 cases of feedback involving condensation and mould on ceilings and walls arising from use of air-conditioners by neighbours.

Two Tiong Bahru HDB blocks to proceed with HIP upgrading after successful re-poll

Block 34 Kim Cheng Street garnered 75% of votes in favour of the HIP, while Block 35 Lim Liak Street garnered 87%.
Block 34 Kim Cheng Street garnered 75% of votes in favour of the HIP, while Block 35 Lim Liak Street garnered 87%.

HDB resale prices dipped 0.1% in Q3; more flats sold after 15-month wait-out period lifted

HDB prices dipped 0.1% in the first quarter – the first time in close to seven years – followed by 0.3% in the second quarter.
HDB prices dipped 0.1% in the first quarter – the first time in close to seven years – followed by 0.3% in the second quarter.

Singapore, Brunei mark 50 years of defence ties with joint parade

PM Lawrence Wong and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the joint parade in Brunei on Oct 10.
PM Lawrence Wong and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the joint parade in Brunei on Oct 10.

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