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Joyce Lim

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Joyce Lim is a senior correspondent with more than 20 years of reporting experience. She currently focuses on property markets and urban policy, examining how regulations and market forces affect communities. She has also reported on politics and major events across Asia, including elections, protests, and natural disasters. Specialising in investigative work, she brings a focus on accountability and the impact of policy on everyday lives.

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When condo defects emerge years later, who pays?

The management corporation of Canberra Residences in Sembawang alleges that some defects remain unresolved despite a settlement agreement reached in 2020 to carry out rectification works.
The management corporation of Canberra Residences in Sembawang alleges that some defects remain unresolved despite a settlement agreement reached in 2020 to carry out rectification works.

MCST sues developer, four others over alleged defects after concrete piece from condo balcony fell 20m

On Feb 15, 2025, a piece of cement apparently detached from the underside of a third-floor balcony at Block 105 and landed in the private enclosed space of a first-floor unit below.
On Feb 15, 2025, a piece of cement apparently detached from the underside of a third-floor balcony at Block 105 and landed in the private enclosed space of a first-floor unit below.

New rules for P1 registration could widen home search for parents eyeing popular schools

CHIJ (Katong) Primary School (centre) and Tao Nan Primary School (left) seen surrounded by private properties on Sept 11.
CHIJ (Katong) Primary School (centre) and Tao Nan Primary School (left) seen surrounded by private properties on Sept 11.

Shattered glass, water seepage: Canberra Residences owners sue contractor over unresolved defects

The MCST alleged it is still grappling with water ponding at lift lobbies and water seepage throughout the development.
The MCST alleged it is still grappling with water ponding at lift lobbies and water seepage throughout the development.

Income Insurance CEO Andrew Yeo resigns, company in process of identifying successor

Income Insurance chief executive Andrew Yeo was at the helm in July 2024, when German insurer Allianz proposed to buy a majority stake in Income.
Income Insurance chief executive Andrew Yeo was at the helm in July 2024, when German insurer Allianz proposed to buy a majority stake in Income.

UOB’s award against Lippo Marina Collection increased from $17.7m to $76.1m on appeal

The Marina Collection project developed by Lippo Marina Collection. The properties in the case were repossessed by the bank and rented out after the buyers defaulted on their loan payments.
The Marina Collection project developed by Lippo Marina Collection. The properties in the case were repossessed by the bank and rented out after the buyers defaulted on their loan payments.

‘They don’t simply open doors and earn five figures’: How much do property agents really earn?

Property agents Mervyn Ong from PropNex (left) and Semantha Soon from ERA like the entrepreneurial side of property sales, among other things.
Property agents Mervyn Ong from PropNex (left) and Semantha Soon from ERA like the entrepreneurial side of property sales, among other things.

New rules for property agents likely to weed out inactive ones, help consumers make better decisions

The changes are part of an industry review to raise professional standards and improve transparency.
The changes are part of an industry review to raise professional standards and improve transparency.

More rental housing options being studied as demand from young Singaporeans grows

Mber Co-Living and Serviced Apartments in Serangoon houses both private ensuite rooms and serviced apartments with shared spaces for socialising.
Mber Co-Living and Serviced Apartments in Serangoon houses both private ensuite rooms and serviced apartments with shared spaces for socialising.

Condo VIP sales need clearer rules and limits to ensure transparency

At Sim Lian’s Emerald of Katong, which launched in November 2024, agents bought 173 of 846 available units, about 20 per cent of the project.
At Sim Lian’s Emerald of Katong, which launched in November 2024, agents bought 173 of 846 available units, about 20 per cent of the project.

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