Ministry of National Development

EC changes: Some HDB upgraders say they may be edged out as first-timers gain priority

Rivelle Tampines EC's public preview in March. The affordability of new ECs has come under the spotlight because robust demand from second-time buyers, who can tap capital gains from their HDB sale.

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New rules prioritising first-time buyers may curb exuberance in EC land bids, new launches

The median prices of new EC units have more than doubled in the past decade to $1,754 psf in 2025, from $797 psf in 2015.

HDB likely to exceed initial 55,000-flat target from 2025 to 2027: Chee Hong Tat

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the IREUS Urban Housing Symposium on May 8.

10-year MOP for executive condos, more EC units for first-timers to tackle affordability concerns

The first two sites to be affected by the new measures are located in Canberra Drive (left) and Sembawang Drive (right).

Singapore residents who repeatedly feed wildlife illegally to face jail, stiffer fines

It just got expensive for people who insist on feeding pigeons. Under the enhanced penalties, maximum fines will double from $5,000 to $10,000 for first timers. Repeat offenders can be fined up to $20,000 or even jailed.

ST PHOTO: JAMIE KOH

Inside Toa Payoh, Singapore’s first Age Well Neighbourhood

Toa Payoh will have 16 Active Ageing Centres (AACs) and AAC touchpoints by March 2027.

Quicker hiring process for migrant construction workers from 2027 amid strong building demand

From January 2027, new construction work-permit holders from China and Thailand will no longer have to obtain a competency certification before entering Singapore.

About 29,000 HDB households to benefit from upgrading works in their neighbourhoods

Block 144 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh is one of the blocks to benefit from the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme.

HDB carparks can be repurposed after demand stabilises, lost income not a factor: Sun Xueling

The first allotment garden completed under the HDB Green Towns Programme (GTP) on the rooftop of multi-storey carpark at 673 Jurong West Street 65 on June 25, 2023. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM gldesmond25

What can you do to help control the crow population?

Crows perching in the trees at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.

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