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Joyce Lim

Senior Correspondent

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.

Latest articles

Wealthy Singaporeans lead home purchases of $5 million and above

The number of core central region condos sold for at least $3,000 psf and $5 million rose from 34 units in the second quarter to 50 units in the third quarter.

Residents in Kovan estate upset after private owner seals off back-lane shortcut

The blocked path between Robey Crescent and Jalan Arif on Nov 20, 2025.

Sentosa Cove property prices buck mainland uptrend as loss-making deals rise

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Sentosa Cove is a residential enclave in the eastern part of Sentosa Island, home to more than 2,000 oceanfront villas, waterway bungalows, hillside mansions and upscale condominiums.

HDB resale price growth in Q3 slows; private home prices driven by new launches

As at the end of September, 59,001 HDB flats were rented out, an increase of 0.5 per cent over the 58,720 units rented out in the previous quarter.

Flats in Bukit Merah’s two Prime projects top demand in October BTO sales exercise

Berlayar Residences on the former Keppel Club site was among the projects that garnered significant public interest before sales began.

Property agents run into difficulty over enhanced anti-money laundering rules

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Old condos at a crossroads: Rebuild, upgrade or conserve?

The collective sale tender for Loyang Valley closed with no bids on Sept 9, after the 99-year leasehold development in Changi was put up for sale a third time

Loyang Valley collective sale tender closes with expressions of interest but no bids

The reserve price in Loyang Valley’s latest collective sale attempt is $100 million less than that in its last tender in 2022.

Small condo units in Singapore draw steady demand, but are harder to resell

Generic shots of Marina Bay Residences on Sep 2, 2025.

More older condos resold as buyers seek space and value

A three-bedroom unit at Lagoon View, with a remaining lease of 51 years, which is up for sale.