Private property

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.

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.

URA releases two prime condo sites at Holland Plain, River Valley for sale

The Holland Plain state land site (in orange) is expected to house 205 new private homes.

Seniors in over 80,000 private homes can tap subsidies for ageing-friendly fittings from April

Under the programme, seniors can install seven types of ageing-friendly fittings in their homes.

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.

New private home sales rose in January following launch of three projects with over 1,500 homes

Analysts said January’s sales were largely driven by three new launches, including Newport Residences in Anson Road.

Britain’s ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home after latest Epstein revelations: BBC

Andrew is living in a temporary home at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, the BBC reported.

Private home prices rose at gentler pace of 3.3% in 2025 even as new home sales hit 4-year high

Overall private residential price index rose at a slower pace of 0.6 per cent in the last three months of 2025.

GLS sales, commercial deals lift Singapore 2025 property investment to $40 billion

Real estate consultant Knight Frank Singapore said that total investment sales in 2026 are expected to remain robust at around $30 billion.

Private residential prices posted 3.4 per cent gain in 2025 – slowest growth since 2020

In the fourth quarter, overall prices rose 0.7 per cent, compared with a 0.9 per cent increase in the third quarter.

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