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Public housing

Forum: Forced to sell flat and need help to get another

A third of ethnic quota appeals to help sell HDB flats granted in 2025, HDB bought back 5 flats

In all, 208 out of 657 appeals related to the Ethnic Integration Policy were granted by the HDB in 2025.
In all, 208 out of 657 appeals related to the Ethnic Integration Policy were granted by the HDB in 2025.

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.
Mr Jon Phua lives in a shoebox condo unit that forms part of a trend towards smaller private residentials.

Tampines, Bukit Merah BTO projects most popular among first-timers in February launch

Tampines Bliss is a Standard project in Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 22. The flats here have the shortest wait in this launch at one year and 11 months.
Tampines Bliss is a Standard project in Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 22. The flats here have the shortest wait in this launch at one year and 11 months.

A record 3.6 million young people in South Korea do not own homes

The number of young Seoul residents who do not own homes has been trending upward since 2015.
The number of young Seoul residents who do not own homes has been trending upward since 2015.

Nearly 7,000 BTO flats to go on sale in June, including in Berlayar estate and Ang Mo Kio

In October 2025, 880 flats were launched in Berlayar Residences, the first project in the new estate.
In October 2025, 880 flats were launched in Berlayar Residences, the first project in the new estate.

HDB launches 9,012 BTO and balance flats, including Prime project in Redhill

Prime project Redhill Peaks will have 1,052-units of two-room flexi, three- and four-room flats in Jalan Bukit Merah and Redhill Close.
Prime project Redhill Peaks will have 1,052-units of two-room flexi, three- and four-room flats in Jalan Bukit Merah and Redhill Close.

The next public housing sweet spot could be HDB Standard flats in S’pore’s suburbs

The best flat may not be the closest one to the city centre, while the ‘suburban underdog’ could be gaining ground, says the writer.
The best flat may not be the closest one to the city centre, while the ‘suburban underdog’ could be gaining ground, says the writer.

1,600 BTO flats to be built in Upper Thomson, with first project slated for June launch

An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.
An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.

Shorter waits for 1,300 BTO flats on sale in Feb; Tampines project to be ready in less than 2 years

The 284-unit Tampines Bliss in Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 22 will have the shortest wait at one year and 11 months.
The 284-unit Tampines Bliss in Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 22 will have the shortest wait at one year and 11 months.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.