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Housing policy

A third of ethnic quota appeals to help sell HDB flats granted in 2025, HDB bought back 5 flats

In all, 208 out of 657 appeals related to the Ethnic Integration Policy were granted by the HDB in 2025.
In all, 208 out of 657 appeals related to the Ethnic Integration Policy were granted by the HDB in 2025.

You’re not imagining it: Singapore homes are getting smaller

Mr Jon Phua lives in a shoebox condo unit that forms part of a trend towards smaller private residentials.
Mr Jon Phua lives in a shoebox condo unit that forms part of a trend towards smaller private residentials.

A record 3.6 million young people in South Korea do not own homes

The number of young Seoul residents who do not own homes has been trending upward since 2015.
The number of young Seoul residents who do not own homes has been trending upward since 2015.

Environmental study proposes to keep over 40 per cent of forested site in Bukit Timah

The Sunda pangolin is among wildlife expected to be affected by clearance of vegetation at a site off Old Jurong Road.
The Sunda pangolin is among wildlife expected to be affected by clearance of vegetation at a site off Old Jurong Road.

London developers are snapping up empty air above rooftops

Airspace purchases in London largely involve buying the space above a property to create new residential units.
Airspace purchases in London largely involve buying the space above a property to create new residential units.

Ex-Olympian sues Selangor government, city council over dog ban in condos

Noraseela Khalid's lawyer said that she is acting in a very altruistic manner and that she has nothing to gain from filing the suit.
Noraseela Khalid's lawyer said that she is acting in a very altruistic manner and that she has nothing to gain from filing the suit.

Forum: Supporting adults with disabilities to live well in the community

Forum: Singaporeans have need for larger, family-suitable homes too

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.

Estate in deadly Hong Kong fire won’t be reused as housing, minister tells broadcaster RTHK

The estate, where 161 died and dozens were injured in the Nov 26 fire, may be used for community facilities instead.
The estate, where 161 died and dozens were injured in the Nov 26 fire, may be used for community facilities instead.

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