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Housing policy

Forum: Consider needs of larger families in public housing support

Higher BTO, resale flat demand expected after income ceiling raised, but supply can keep up: Analysts

In his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the income ceiling for BTO flats will be increased to $16,000 for families and $8,000 for singles.
In his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the income ceiling for BTO flats will be increased to $16,000 for families and $8,000 for singles.

Higher income ceiling for BTO flats, ECs; more ballot chances for first-timers with kids

The current income ceiling for BTO flats is $14,000 for families and $7,000 for singles. It is $16,000 for ECs.
The current income ceiling for BTO flats is $14,000 for families and $7,000 for singles. It is $16,000 for ECs.

Londoners find ‘horrendous’ cracks in their homes after successive heatwaves

The threat of subsidence in the UK is concentrated in and around London as well as in parts of the southeast.
The threat of subsidence in the UK is concentrated in and around London as well as in parts of the southeast.

Costs of public community care apartments reduced, basic services cut following lacklustre demand

The Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok was the first community care apartment project launched.
The Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok was the first community care apartment project launched.

Nature lovers and activists hold rally in Hong Lim Park

Nature lovers and activists at a rally organised by SG Climate Rally in Hong Lim Park on Aug 16.
Nature lovers and activists at a rally organised by SG Climate Rally in Hong Lim Park on Aug 16.

South Korea unveils package to boost housing supply, support young buyers

The FSC announced financial support measures, such as new policy loans, for young people and newlyweds who buy a house to live in.
The FSC announced financial support measures, such as new policy loans, for young people and newlyweds who buy a house to live in.

Forum: Maju project a rare chance to show housing growth and climate resilience can go together

Forum: Transaction numbers alone may not be best measure of property agents’ competence

Forum: Give future HDB residents a chance to live close to greenery too

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