Housing policy

HDB deficit narrows to $4.7 billion, down from $6.34 billion a year ago

In addition, HDB issued keys to 19,254 households in FY2025, up from 17,633 in the year prior.

Police dismantle protest camp in Madrid: Authorities, activists

Cleaning crew work at Puerta del Sol after police cleared the housing protest camp overnight in Madrid on Nov 3.

How living costs, jobs and housing are shaping New Zealand’s election

The country is set to go to the polls on Nov 7.

Deadly blazes in Sabah’s wooden water villages expose massive hurdles to building safer housing

The inferno destroyed more than 200 stilt houses in the water village, where homes are built on stilts over the sea.

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.

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.

Portuguese police clash with housing protesters, arrest 13

A demonstration denouncing the housing crisis in Lisbon’s Rossio Square late on Oct 31.

Two Tiong Bahru HDB blocks to proceed with HIP upgrading after successful re-poll

Block 34 Kim Cheng Street garnered 75% of votes in favour of the HIP, while Block 35 Lim Liak Street garnered 87%.

Portuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp, make arrests

Housing activists marched to protest against Portugal’s worsening housing crisis, amid growing concerns over rising rents, house prices and a shortage of affordable homes in Lisbon on Oct 24.

Police dismantle housing protest camps in Portugal

An encampment set up in protest against housing shortages, soaring rents and low wages, at Rossio square in central Lisbon late on Oct 19.

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