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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.

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.

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.

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.

PSD reviews paper alleging civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stops.

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.

Learning points from private housing market to be taken into account as VERS framework is developed

Under VERS, owners of HDB flats aged 70 years and older will vote on whether the Government should buy back their homes before their leases run out.

Australian state of New South Wales unwilling to bail out debt-ridden home builder Bathla

Administrators last month assumed control of Bathla, one of the country’s most prolific affordable housing developers which operates in Sydney’s western suburbs.

Industrial spaces and homes under one roof? JTC explores idea with architects

An industrial site in Lorong 3 Toa Payoh that is currently occupied by Jackson Square is part of the study.

More than retail: Why Singapore commercial spaces are redeveloping to add homes and offices

For the property developers, bundling luxury residences with mixed-use projects makes financial and strategic sense, says an expert.

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