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Private property

Near sell-out launches in March boost developer sales to 1,300 units after 4 slow months

Sales rebounded in March after a slow start to the year, hitting the low hundreds after the holiday lull.
Sales rebounded in March after a slow start to the year, hitting the low hundreds after the holiday lull.

Hoi Hup Realty tops 3 bids for Yishun EC site with $340.9 million offer

The Miltonia Close site spans 15,451 square metres with a gross floor area of 43,264 sq m.
The Miltonia Close site spans 15,451 square metres with a gross floor area of 43,264 sq m.

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Sea views, East Coast Park access and MRT at doorstep: Why this condo offers long-term value for home owners

Vela Bay is located along the East Coast, with views towards the sea and surrounding greenery.
Vela Bay is located along the East Coast, with views towards the sea and surrounding greenery.

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Keeping old S’pore condos liveable will take financial discipline, not just new rules and subsidies

The Government has observed that some estates may not collect adequate sinking funds for essential facility upgrades.
The Government has observed that some estates may not collect adequate sinking funds for essential facility upgrades.

Private home prices rise at slower pace as sales slump; buyers eye Middle East crisis fallout

Landed property prices fell by 1.8 per cent, reversing a 3.4 per cent increase in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Landed property prices fell by 1.8 per cent, reversing a 3.4 per cent increase in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Ageing condos will not get public funds for lift maintenance, renovation and redecoration works: BCA

Any government co-funding will be targeted at safety upgrades for such older lifts, BCA said.
Any government co-funding will be targeted at safety upgrades for such older lifts, BCA said.

Tokyo area condo prices top $803,000 for first time in 6 months

The average price for new condominiums in central Tokyo increased 37.4 per cent to 142.8 million yen (S$1.1 million).
The average price for new condominiums in central Tokyo increased 37.4 per cent to 142.8 million yen (S$1.1 million).

New private home sales dwindle to 246 units in February during Chinese New Year lull

Generic photo of Singapore’s city skyline, with public housing blocks and high-rise office and residential towers seen in the background on Feb 3, 2026.
Generic photo of Singapore’s city skyline, with public housing blocks and high-rise office and residential towers seen in the background on Feb 3, 2026.

Proposed measures to help ageing condos welcomed, but implementation and funding are concerns

Lakeview Estate, a 49-year-old leasehold development in Upper Thomson, has been struggling with issues but lack the funds to carry out major repairs.
Lakeview Estate, a 49-year-old leasehold development in Upper Thomson, has been struggling with issues but lack the funds to carry out major repairs.

Ageing condos could get help to fix estate problems, maintain sinking funds, under new proposal

The review comes at a time when more private residential developments in Singapore have crossed the 30-year mark.
The review comes at a time when more private residential developments in Singapore have crossed the 30-year mark.

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