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What is a jumbo flat and the HDB conversion scheme?

The HDB review comes after a jumbo flat in Telok Blangah – created by merging two three-room flats – was put up for sale at $2.18 million on Sept 19.
The HDB review comes after a jumbo flat in Telok Blangah – created by merging two three-room flats – was put up for sale at $2.18 million on Sept 19.

HDB reviewing jumbo flat scheme after Telok Blangah unit listed for sale at $2.18m

HDB said the listed price of $2.18 million for the flat at 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 was “significantly higher” than comparable transactions in the area.
HDB said the listed price of $2.18 million for the flat at 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 was “significantly higher” than comparable transactions in the area.

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Playgrounds galore, butterfly walks: Why this mum can’t stop promoting her Tengah home

Jorene Lee, her husband Stanley Ong and their daughters Alysson (on bicycle) and Audelia near their Garden Vale @ Tengah home.
Jorene Lee, her husband Stanley Ong and their daughters Alysson (on bicycle) and Audelia near their Garden Vale @ Tengah home.

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How Garden Bloom @ Tengah BTO earned its builder an HDB accolade

Two Jurong Region Line viaducts run through Garden Bloom @ Tengah’s common green area, where home-grown builder Chiu Teng Construction had to build facilities while rail works were under way.
Two Jurong Region Line viaducts run through Garden Bloom @ Tengah’s common green area, where home-grown builder Chiu Teng Construction had to build facilities while rail works were under way.

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Why this S’pore builder earned accolades for its first BTO project

Families enjoy the playground at Tampines GreenOpal, home-grown builder Vico Construction’s first BTO project.
Families enjoy the playground at Tampines GreenOpal, home-grown builder Vico Construction’s first BTO project.

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English classes, painting robots: Behind the award-winning MacPherson HDB BTO project

Hi-Tek Construction holds after-work English lessons for migrant workers
Hi-Tek Construction holds after-work English lessons for migrant workers

Forum: Smaller chute openings won’t help if residents dump rubbish in corridors

Land planned for housing in Tengah converted to park after consulting nature groups: HDB

Land near Tengah Service Reservoir that was initially slated for housing was re-zoned to expand a future park.
Land near Tengah Service Reservoir that was initially slated for housing was re-zoned to expand a future park.

4% interest rate floor for CPF Special, MediSave, Retirement accounts extended till end-2027

The extended rate floor will help give certainty on CPF returns amidst the uncertain economic and interest rate environment.
The extended rate floor will help give certainty on CPF returns amidst the uncertain economic and interest rate environment.

Property valuation reports: Why it pays to pay for one

The couple’s Pinnacle@Duxton (left) unit was worth $1.24 million, according to a valuation report in July 2025 accepted by the court.
The couple’s Pinnacle@Duxton (left) unit was worth $1.24 million, according to a valuation report in July 2025 accepted by the court.

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