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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.

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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.

Refresher exam for property agents with fewer than 3 deals in 3 years amid industry review

Industry stakeholders have consistently highlighted the potential risk posed by property agents who do not complete transactions regularly, says the Council for Estate Agencies.
Industry stakeholders have consistently highlighted the potential risk posed by property agents who do not complete transactions regularly, says the Council for Estate Agencies.

Spend $80k to renovate a 2-room flat? See why these seniors are going all out on their dream homes

Retiree Ivy Lim chose a Mediterranean theme for her flat in Pasir Ris, with design elements such as a mock staircase and arches.
Retiree Ivy Lim chose a Mediterranean theme for her flat in Pasir Ris, with design elements such as a mock staircase and arches.

‘Business will go on as usual’: Seah Kian Peng says MPs will look after Kembangan residents

Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng (centre), flanked by fellow Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC MPs Diana Pang and Goh Pei Ming, speaking to the media on July 20.
Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng (centre), flanked by fellow Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC MPs Diana Pang and Goh Pei Ming, speaking to the media on July 20.

New mall owners, but still a slow reset for Orchard Road

Paragon’s $3.9 billion sale has made it the latest landmark Orchard Road mall to change hands.
Paragon’s $3.9 billion sale has made it the latest landmark Orchard Road mall to change hands.

Freesia Woods condo management ordered to compensate couple over termite infestation 

The court found that the condo’s management had failed to carry out preventive treatment against subterranean termites, resulting in damage to a couple’s home.
The court found that the condo’s management had failed to carry out preventive treatment against subterranean termites, resulting in damage to a couple’s home.

VIP sales at condo launches under scrutiny after agents get first dibs

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

How greater transparency puts pressure on property agents and agencies to do better

The push for greater transparency puts pressure on both agents and agencies to improve standards if they do not want their reputations to suffer, says the writer.
The push for greater transparency puts pressure on both agents and agencies to improve standards if they do not want their reputations to suffer, says the writer.

Resale condos staying on market longer as buyers take their time, sellers hold firm on prices

With more choices, some sellers are waiting longer to secure a deal in the resale condo market.
With more choices, some sellers are waiting longer to secure a deal in the resale condo market.

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