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Will property investors look at Geylang as the next red-hot district?

Known for its well-preserved pre-war shophouses, Geylang has often been overlooked for its property investment potential.
Known for its well-preserved pre-war shophouses, Geylang has often been overlooked for its property investment potential.

HDB dragon boat team member dies after race at Singapore Regatta Waterfest 2025

jlboat16 - The 2025 edition of the Singapore Regatta Waterfest took place from Nov 14 - 16 at the water sports centre, featuring nearly 4,000 participants across 25 categories.
Credit to alextan.photography
jlboat16 - The 2025 edition of the Singapore Regatta Waterfest took place from Nov 14 - 16 at the water sports centre, featuring nearly 4,000 participants across 25 categories.
Credit to alextan.photography

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.

SingPost sells 14 HDB shophouse units to Trans-Cab unit for $55.5 million

SingPost’s estimated gain from the disposal of the HDB shophouses is $49.1 million.
SingPost’s estimated gain from the disposal of the HDB shophouses is $49.1 million.

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.

HDB family with Mercedes E200, Audi A4, Alfa Romeo, Toyota MR; 2,000 such homes own at least 3 cars

Two thousand households living in Housing Board flats own three or more cars.
Two thousand households living in Housing Board flats own three or more cars.

Pioneering civil servant and diplomat Cheng Tong Fatt dies at 96

Dr Cheng Tong Fatt spent 47 years in the civil service.
Dr Cheng Tong Fatt spent 47 years in the civil service.

4 taken to hospital, 200 evacuated after PMA-linked fire at Ang Mo Kio HDB block

The fire at Block 641 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 involved a personal mobility aid at a lift lobby on the eighth floor.
The fire at Block 641 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 involved a personal mobility aid at a lift lobby on the eighth floor.

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.

Carpark gantry issue at affected HDB estates resolved

HDB said it has lifted the barrier arms at affected carparks to allow motorists to enter and exit the carparks expeditiously.
HDB said it has lifted the barrier arms at affected carparks to allow motorists to enter and exit the carparks expeditiously.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.