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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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Parking dispute ends with High Court ruling on proxy cap in strata developments

jlcarpark - Under an arrangement that dated back to at least 2017, the management corporation (MCST) of WCEGA Plaza and Tower allowed the WCEGA Used Car Association (WUCA) to operate 58 basement parking spaces. Photo taken on 28 April, 2026.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
jlcarpark - Under an arrangement that dated back to at least 2017, the management corporation (MCST) of WCEGA Plaza and Tower allowed the WCEGA Used Car Association (WUCA) to operate 58 basement parking spaces. Photo taken on 28 April, 2026.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Keeping old S’pore condos liveable will take financial discipline, not just new rules and subsidies

The Government has observed that some estates may not collect adequate sinking funds for essential facility upgrades.
The Government has observed that some estates may not collect adequate sinking funds for essential facility upgrades.

Are HDB flats near train stations more valuable? It depends on the town

New rules, whistle-blowing channel for PropertyLimBrothers after leadership controversy

Mr Adrian Lim (left) with fellow PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Melvin Lim in 2022. The latter resigned from the firm on Jan 25.
Mr Adrian Lim (left) with fellow PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Melvin Lim in 2022. The latter resigned from the firm on Jan 25.

New private home sales rose in January following launch of three projects with over 1,500 homes

Analysts said January’s sales were largely driven by three new launches, including Newport Residences in Anson Road.
Analysts said January’s sales were largely driven by three new launches, including Newport Residences in Anson Road.

Over 100 agents to leave KW Singapore after fallout from PropertyLimBrothers saga

Another high-profile departure is KW Singapore’s top agent Rayne Chua (left), who will be joining ERA Singapore.
Another high-profile departure is KW Singapore’s top agent Rayne Chua (left), who will be joining ERA Singapore.

Little India remains big draw for shophouse buyers in 2025 amid a slow market

In PropNex Research’s latest shophouse market report, District 8 (Little India) topped sales in the last three months of 2025.
In PropNex Research’s latest shophouse market report, District 8 (Little India) topped sales in the last three months of 2025.

Private home prices rose at gentler pace of 3.3% in 2025 even as new home sales hit 4-year high

Overall private residential price index rose at a slower pace of 0.6 per cent in the last three months of 2025.
Overall private residential price index rose at a slower pace of 0.6 per cent in the last three months of 2025.

Fewer property agencies, slower agent growth amid rising costs, tighter anti-money laundering rules

Generic photograph of HDB flats, condominiums, landed properties, private housing in the eastern part of Singapore, as seen during flight on plane on Dec 19, 2025.
Can be used for stories on money, property, land, invest, budget, income, finance, financial, URA, HDB, housing, BTO, population, economy, and development.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
Generic photograph of HDB flats, condominiums, landed properties, private housing in the eastern part of Singapore, as seen during flight on plane on Dec 19, 2025.
Can be used for stories on money, property, land, invest, budget, income, finance, financial, URA, HDB, housing, BTO, population, economy, and development.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

As Tengah fills up, residents and retailers settle into life as newest HDB town takes shape

On Dec 6, HDB said more than 14,000 flats across 14 projects in Tengah have been completed, with over 12,000 households having collected their keys.
On Dec 6, HDB said more than 14,000 flats across 14 projects in Tengah have been completed, with over 12,000 households having collected their keys.

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