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HDB

Alarm clock sounds disrupt Tiong Bahru residents up to 8 times a day for over a month

Residents believe the noise came from a unit in Block 55 Tiong Bahru Road that has been unoccupied since early December.
Residents believe the noise came from a unit in Block 55 Tiong Bahru Road that has been unoccupied since early December.

Grouping HDB blocks with fewer units together for HIP voting under consideration: Chee Hong Tat

The programme can start when at least 75 per cent of a block’s eligible Singaporean households have voted for it.
The programme can start when at least 75 per cent of a block’s eligible Singaporean households have voted for it.

240 condensation and mould cases from neighbours’ air-con use reported to HDB in 2025

HDB will conduct inspections to find the cause of the condensation and mould before providing “appropriate advice” to flat owners and neighbours.
HDB will conduct inspections to find the cause of the condensation and mould before providing “appropriate advice” to flat owners and neighbours.

Stallholders say HDB’s move to make budget meals optional offers some relief amid rising costs

The move also acknowledges shortcomings in the previous scheme, which had drawn some criticism over uneven food quality and low take-up among customers.
The move also acknowledges shortcomings in the previous scheme, which had drawn some criticism over uneven food quality and low take-up among customers.

HDB coffee shops renewing leases no longer required to offer budget meals from Jan 10

The decision was made after operators and stallholders expressed concerns about rising costs and the low number of customers who bought such meals.
The decision was made after operators and stallholders expressed concerns about rising costs and the low number of customers who bought such meals.

Bidders for HDB shops must commit to tendered rent over 6 years instead of 3

The measure applies to successful bidders of all HDB shops, including coffee shops and medical facilities.
The measure applies to successful bidders of all HDB shops, including coffee shops and medical facilities.

Home Improvement Programme voting process to be studied after 2 Tiong Bahru HDB blocks miss threshold

Block 34 Kim Cheng Street on Nov 25, 2025.
Block 34 Kim Cheng Street on Nov 25, 2025.

19,600 BTO flats to be launched this year; 2027 supply to increase if demand stays strong

ParkEdge @ Bidadari is one of the last four BTO projects to be completed by HDB in the estate.
ParkEdge @ Bidadari is one of the last four BTO projects to be completed by HDB in the estate.

HDB resale prices rose 2.9% in 2025, slowest growth since 2019

In the last three months of 2025, resale prices remained unchanged for the first time since the first quarter of 2020.
In the last three months of 2025, resale prices remained unchanged for the first time since the first quarter of 2020.

As Tengah fills up, residents and retailers settle into life as newest HDB town takes shape

On Dec 6, HDB said more than 14,000 flats across 14 projects in Tengah have been completed, with over 12,000 households having collected their keys.
On Dec 6, HDB said more than 14,000 flats across 14 projects in Tengah have been completed, with over 12,000 households having collected their keys.

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