Private property

News analysis

Collective sale reforms may spark more deals, but not a repeat of 2018 boom cycle

The Pine Grove condominium along Ulu Pandan Road is in the final leg of its fifth collective sale attempt at a reserve price of $1.78 billion.

Promenade Peak condo in River Valley to replace substandard concrete slab found during construction

Demolition works at Promenade Peak condominium on Aug 27.

Balancing stakes in en bloc deals: Should we raise or lower the bar?

An en bloc sale is one of the few remaining available mechanisms to renew housing stock and recycle scarce land effectively.

All-day dining, hydrotherapy pool, hair salon bus at S’pore’s first private assisted living project

The facility aims to enhance not just longevity, but the quality of life for seniors.

Kallang Distripark set to be redeveloped for thousands of new private homes

The view of factory buildings in Kallang Distripark as seen from 15 Upper Boon Keng Road on Aug 14.

Proposed collective sale changes welcomed, but some say 6 months to get mandate too short

Former HUDC project Laguna Park faces rising maintenance costs due to its outdated electrical wiring and lifts, and numerous water seepage issues. In its fifth attempt at a collective sale, it collected less than a 50 per cent mandate.

Ageing properties may get better shot at en bloc sales with proposed lowering of consent thresholds

The Neptune Court is one of the developments that can undergo collective sale by majority consent if the flat owners own flat leases of at least 850 years.

News analysis

Condo VIP sales need clearer rules and limits to ensure transparency

At Sim Lian’s Emerald of Katong, which launched in November 2024, agents bought 173 of 846 available units, about 20 per cent of the project.

Lifting of wait-out period a relief for private home owners eyeing a flat

Tony Ang wants to monetise his private property to cushion his retirement savings.

News analysis

ABSD extension brings fresh hope to older large estates but owners must set realistic prices

The long-awaited changes to the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) regime may be the catalyst that some of Singapore’s largest and oldest developments - such as the 918-unit Braddell View - need to kickstart their rejuvenation process.

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