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Former oil tycoon OK Lim’s grandson fails to keep Tanglin condo from creditors’ reach

The property is located in Chelsea Gardens in Walshe Road, which is known for its Victorian-inspired architecture and spacious unit layouts.
The property is located in Chelsea Gardens in Walshe Road, which is known for its Victorian-inspired architecture and spacious unit layouts.

More kiddy train, carousel rides to come as rules relaxed for those that meet safety criteria

The safety criteria will be clearly defined, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said, adding that the aim is to implement these changes by June 2027, after legislative amendments are made.
The safety criteria will be clearly defined, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said, adding that the aim is to implement these changes by June 2027, after legislative amendments are made.

Feb 2027 BTO launch to include second Mount Pleasant project, Bishan flats with shorter waiting times

One of the projects set to be launched in February 2027 will be in the upcoming Mount Pleasant estate in Toa Payoh.
One of the projects set to be launched in February 2027 will be in the upcoming Mount Pleasant estate in Toa Payoh.

7,964 BTO flats launched as higher income ceilings take effect

The only Prime project  – Toa Payoh Hillside next to Caldecott MRT station – has a subsidy clawback of 11%.
The only Prime project  – Toa Payoh Hillside next to Caldecott MRT station – has a subsidy clawback of 11%.

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Auction sales of luxury homes seized in $3b laundering case falter amid mismatched expectations 

A freehold luxury condominium at New Futura in Leonie Hill Road was knocked down for $8.5 million on Oct 28, a 13 per cent discount off its guide price of $9.8 million.
A freehold luxury condominium at New Futura in Leonie Hill Road was knocked down for $8.5 million on Oct 28, a 13 per cent discount off its guide price of $9.8 million.

Build-to-rent homes could appeal to young Singaporeans, but can rent be kept under $2,000?

The Government is exploring build-to-rent options that could make renting more affordable.
The Government is exploring build-to-rent options that could make renting more affordable.

Bridge to home ownership: Why Singapore is exploring build-to-rent

With their BTO flat about three years from completion, Henry Tay and Sarah Tong turned to renting their love nest after they got married in 2024.
With their BTO flat about three years from completion, Henry Tay and Sarah Tong turned to renting their love nest after they got married in 2024.

1,310 BTO flats in Sembawang go on sale in November; under three years’ wait for them

Sembawang Anchor, which will be launched in this exercise, will have 1,310 units of two-room flexi, as well as three-, four- and five-room flats on a site in Admiralty Lane and Sembawang Drive. 
Sembawang Anchor, which will be launched in this exercise, will have 1,310 units of two-room flexi, as well as three-, four- and five-room flats on a site in Admiralty Lane and Sembawang Drive. 

Private home launch pipeline expected to climb to 14-year high in 2027

The Continuum, a sold-out 816-unit freehold condominium at Thiam Siew Avenue off Tanjong Katong Road, is among the private residential developments expected to be completed in 2027.
The Continuum, a sold-out 816-unit freehold condominium at Thiam Siew Avenue off Tanjong Katong Road, is among the private residential developments expected to be completed in 2027.

New material to cope with algae, mould from condensation among innovations unveiled at tech showcase

In 2025, HDB received 240 cases of feedback involving condensation and mould on ceilings and walls arising from use of air-conditioners by neighbours.
In 2025, HDB received 240 cases of feedback involving condensation and mould on ceilings and walls arising from use of air-conditioners by neighbours.

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