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Resale flat transactions with ‘greater complexity’ should be handled by private lawyers: HDB

Tanjong Pagar Plaza on Jan 2, 2026. Several shops that formerly housed massage or beauty parlours have been vacated.
Tanjong Pagar Plaza on Jan 2, 2026. Several shops that formerly housed massage or beauty parlours have been vacated.

BT50: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Epochs of Singapore real estate: From nation builder to future city artisan

In Singapore, real estate has always been much more than just an asset class.
In Singapore, real estate has always been much more than just an asset class.

CDL’s Lucerne Grand launch moves 61% of 570 units at average $2,480 psf

S’pore mortgage rates rise following Fed hike: What home owners should look out for

At least four fixed-rate mortgages for a $500,000 loan on new private properties and HDB flats have crossed the 2% mark. 
At least four fixed-rate mortgages for a $500,000 loan on new private properties and HDB flats have crossed the 2% mark. 

News analysis

When condo defects emerge years later, who pays?

The management corporation of Canberra Residences in Sembawang alleges that some defects remain unresolved despite a settlement agreement reached in 2020 to carry out rectification works.
The management corporation of Canberra Residences in Sembawang alleges that some defects remain unresolved despite a settlement agreement reached in 2020 to carry out rectification works.

Majority of residents of brick-faced Tampines blocks vote for paint that matches original colour

The decision was made after more than three-quarters of the residents of the eight blocks had cast their votes for one of three proposed colour schemes.
The decision was made after more than three-quarters of the residents of the eight blocks had cast their votes for one of three proposed colour schemes.

What laws or rules apply to civil servants when using information obtained from work?

A study claimed civil servants disproportionately bought homes near MRT stations that had not yet been publicly announced.
A study claimed civil servants disproportionately bought homes near MRT stations that had not yet been publicly announced.

Tokyo area condo prices down 5.4% in August for first drop in five months

The drop in the overall average price for Tokyo and Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures came as rising land prices in central Tokyo made it harder for developers to acquire sites.
The drop in the overall average price for Tokyo and Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures came as rising land prices in central Tokyo made it harder for developers to acquire sites.

PSD reviewing paper that alleges civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stations

The PSD said it is looking at the data and methodology within the academic working paper.
The PSD said it is looking at the data and methodology within the academic working paper.

MCST sues developer, four others over alleged defects after concrete piece from condo balcony fell 20m

On Feb 15, 2025, a piece of cement apparently detached from the underside of a third-floor balcony at Block 105 and landed in the private enclosed space of a first-floor unit below.
On Feb 15, 2025, a piece of cement apparently detached from the underside of a third-floor balcony at Block 105 and landed in the private enclosed space of a first-floor unit below.

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