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Proposed measures to help ageing condos welcomed, but implementation and funding are concerns

Lakeview Estate, a 49-year-old leasehold development in Upper Thomson, has been struggling with issues but lack the funds to carry out major repairs.

Subsidy clawbacks could hit 20% for Singapore’s tallest public housing project at Pearl’s Hill: Analysts

The BTO project in Pearl’s Hill, next to Outram Park MRT station, will house about 1,700 two-room flexi, three- and four-room flats and 140 public rental units.

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Muted demand for some Plus, Prime HDB flats as first-time buyers weigh stricter resale conditions

Some flats with stricter resale conditions - such as Kim Keat Crest, a Plus project - are undersubscribed among first-time applicants.

Land betterment charges up 4.1% on average for non-landed residential, 4% for landed residential uses

The latest rates are for the six months starting on March 1.

Frasers Property clinches The Centrepoint’s rear block in $391.9 million en bloc purchase

The Centrepoint's rear block comprises 66 retail units and 66 residential apartments.

URA releases two prime condo sites at Holland Plain, River Valley for sale

The Holland Plain state land site (in orange) is expected to house 205 new private homes.

Seniors in over 80,000 private homes can tap subsidies for ageing-friendly fittings from April

Under the programme, seniors can install seven types of ageing-friendly fittings in their homes.

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.

Huttons Asia, property agent, law firm sued over 99-1 deal for condo bought by foreigner and student

Mr Zhang Han Ming and his girlfriend Liu Yu Tong purchased their $1.38 million condo at Ki Residences at Brookvale in May 2021.

Singapore’s Big Five real estate agencies to crack down on improper distribution of property fliers

Instead of leaving such flyers at gates, doors and other common areas, agents will be told to place flyers in mailboxes, or to distribute them by post or flyer distribution services instead.

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