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October surge could push developers’ new home sales for 2025 to 4-year peak

Skye at Holland topped the sales chart among October's four key launches, with 662 units sold.
Skye at Holland topped the sales chart among October's four key launches, with 662 units sold.

Regulatory changes in S'pore to simplify show-flat site sourcing for developers

The Urban Redevelopment Authority and Singapore Land Authority have pre-identified a list of vacant state land sites for show-flat use.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority and Singapore Land Authority have pre-identified a list of vacant state land sites for show-flat use.

Private home buyers to get better protection with revamped rules

Minister of National Development Chee Hong Tat speaking at the 66th anniversary dinner of the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore at Shangri-La hotel on Nov 13.
Minister of National Development Chee Hong Tat speaking at the 66th anniversary dinner of the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore at Shangri-La hotel on Nov 13.

HDB resale transaction volumes plunge 38% in October; lowest since 2020

Compared with October 2024, resale volumes were 37.6 per cent lower, showed flash data from Singapore Real Estate Exchange and 99.co.
Compared with October 2024, resale volumes were 37.6 per cent lower, showed flash data from Singapore Real Estate Exchange and 99.co.

Perennial to sell former Mediacorp site for $350m to focus on healthcare and healthcare real estate

Zoned for civic and community institution use, the massive 752,014-square-foot leasehold land could be redeveloped into more than 60 two-storey bungalows.
Zoned for civic and community institution use, the massive 752,014-square-foot leasehold land could be redeveloped into more than 60 two-storey bungalows.

Plum Newton site garners 8 bids, topped by HH Investment at $566.29m

The site is the first land parcel that the Government put up for sale under plans for a new residential precinct in the Newton area.
The site is the first land parcel that the Government put up for sale under plans for a new residential precinct in the Newton area.

HDB’s deficit eases slightly to $6.34b amid BTO roll-out; $532m spent on upgrading works

The losses incurred under this programme were about 11.5 per cent lower than the $6.225 billion deficit recorded in the previous year.
The losses incurred under this programme were about 11.5 per cent lower than the $6.225 billion deficit recorded in the previous year.

Illegal parking, traffic congestion among residents’ concerns over plan to gazette 38 Oxley Road

The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.
The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.

More HDB flat owners refinancing to cheaper bank loans as interest rates drop to 3-year low

In addition to lower rates, local banks have been offering cash rebates and legal fee subsidies to lower the costs of refinancing.
In addition to lower rates, local banks have been offering cash rebates and legal fee subsidies to lower the costs of refinancing.

Yishun to get hundreds of new homes near MRT station, including on former bus interchange site

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Housing sites in and around former Yishun Bus Interchange, seen from 203 Yishun Street 21, on Oct 24, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Housing sites in and around former Yishun Bus Interchange, seen from 203 Yishun Street 21, on Oct 24, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

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