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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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Police investigating case of man who used shell companies to rent landed homes

The semi-detached house at 7A Lengkong Dua on Oct 12, 2026. An American man had used shell companies to rent three landed homes in Singapore and stopped paying rent shortly after moving in.
The semi-detached house at 7A Lengkong Dua on Oct 12, 2026. An American man had used shell companies to rent three landed homes in Singapore and stopped paying rent shortly after moving in.

Build-to-rent homes could appeal to young Singaporeans, but can rent be kept under $2,000?

The Government is exploring build-to-rent options that could make renting more affordable.
The Government is exploring build-to-rent options that could make renting more affordable.

Private home launch pipeline expected to climb to 14-year high in 2027

The Continuum, a sold-out 816-unit freehold condominium at Thiam Siew Avenue off Tanjong Katong Road, is among the private residential developments expected to be completed in 2027.
The Continuum, a sold-out 816-unit freehold condominium at Thiam Siew Avenue off Tanjong Katong Road, is among the private residential developments expected to be completed in 2027.

UOB’s award against Lippo rises again to $82.4 million after court corrects judgment

The Appellate Division of the High Court raised UOB’s award from $17.7 million to $76.1 million on Aug 24. It was further raised to $82.5 milllion after the court corrected its Aug 24 judgement.
The Appellate Division of the High Court raised UOB’s award from $17.7 million to $76.1 million on Aug 24. It was further raised to $82.5 milllion after the court corrected its Aug 24 judgement.

Home buyers using more cash and CPF for down payment even as mortgage loans rise

The rise in home prices has pushed many mortgages above the $1 million mark.
The rise in home prices has pushed many mortgages above the $1 million mark.

askST: How can home owners protect themselves when tenants use shell companies to rent property?

American Anthony Thomas Price had used Noranth Ventures, a shell company, to rent a semi-detached house in Lengkong Dua in Kembangan for $7,500 a month.
American Anthony Thomas Price had used Noranth Ventures, a shell company, to rent a semi-detached house in Lengkong Dua in Kembangan for $7,500 a month.

Man uses shell companies to rent landed homes, later defaulting on rent and refusing to move out

ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

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.

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