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Public housing

Influx of MOP flats in 2026 could moderate resale prices: Analysts

The facade of Punggol Northshore Residences II. Punggol is projected to have the largest supply of 3,222 MOP flats across five projects in 2026.
The facade of Punggol Northshore Residences II. Punggol is projected to have the largest supply of 3,222 MOP flats across five projects in 2026.

Places Of The Heart: Film-maker Eric Khoo finds sanctuary in sepia-tinged charms of Tiong Bahru

Filmmaker and Cultural Medallion recipient Eric Khoo at Hua Bee Restaurant in Tiong Bahru.
Filmmaker and Cultural Medallion recipient Eric Khoo at Hua Bee Restaurant in Tiong Bahru.

Prime HDB flats still oversubscribed under new framework but demand eases with higher supply

Analysts said application figures under the new framework suggest that many prospective home owners are still drawn by prime locations and convenience.
Analysts said application figures under the new framework suggest that many prospective home owners are still drawn by prime locations and convenience.

How Singapore’s landscape may change in the years ahead

EU court says Denmark's ethnic-based 'ghetto law' may be discriminatory

FILE PHOTO: The entrance of the European Court of Justice is pictured in Luxembourg, January 26, 2017. Picture taken January 26, 2017. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The entrance of the European Court of Justice is pictured in Luxembourg, January 26, 2017. Picture taken January 26, 2017. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo

Bird netting to prevent pigeons on air-con ledges to be trialled at 2 HDB blocks

The bird netting will be trialled at one stack of 15 flats in Punggol and another stack of 20 flats in Toa Payoh.
The bird netting will be trialled at one stack of 15 flats in Punggol and another stack of 20 flats in Toa Payoh.

Commentary

Varying consent thresholds, lower flat age eligibility: What VERS for HDB towns could look like

As buildings age and urgently need to be either upgraded or redeveloped, many residents are unwilling to consent to this.
As buildings age and urgently need to be either upgraded or redeveloped, many residents are unwilling to consent to this.

Commentary

Tiong Bahru and the vote on upgrading: An old estate, a new divide

Block 34 Kim Cheng Street has a mix of old residents living in flats that have never been renovated, and new homeowners who have invested in doing up their homes.
Block 34 Kim Cheng Street has a mix of old residents living in flats that have never been renovated, and new homeowners who have invested in doing up their homes.

Green pockets a lifeline for wildlife as forest patch makes way for Chencharu housing

The 99-year leasehold plot is located in the up-and-coming Chencharu residential area in Yishun town.
The 99-year leasehold plot is located in the up-and-coming Chencharu residential area in Yishun town.

Forum: Ignore the sore losers and honour Home Improvement Programme vote

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.