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With large clusters of ageing flats, Singapore’s oldest estates hit a turning point

Renewing old neighbourhoods requires striking a delicate balance.

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Tiong Bahru, one of Singapore’s oldest estates, has attracted many young families, expats and independent businesses.

Tiong Bahru, one of Singapore’s oldest estates, has attracted many young families, expats and independent businesses.

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Singapore has seen a return of interest in high-end homes in some of its oldest neighbourhoods near the city.

Two recent private launches in mature estates underscore this. The new condominium projects, Skye at Holland and

Penrith at Margaret Drive

in Queenstown, were nearly sold out on launch.

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