2022

Kel and Nat, both 28, have always wanted to have a home together in the East. Kel has been living in the East all her life, while Nat, having previously lived there with his family for a while, really loved the sea breeze and vibe of the East Coast. So when an HDB BTO project...

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Towards the run-up to the Feb 2022 HDB BTO launch, we weren’t just anticipating the site plans, prices and names (will it contain “Parc” or “Residences”?) of the BTO projects. We were also looking forward to the locations of the next BTO launch in May 2022. And now that HDB has released the locations of...

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HDB renovation permits to apply for before renovating your flat. For homeowners in Singapore, read to learn more about HDB renovation guidelines, HDB drilling times, and the 9 common types of work that require a renovation permit.

Black and white houses in Singapore are mostly owned by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA). If you're thinking of living in one of these 500 colonial bungalows built in the 19th century, you can only rent from SLA. Read more here.

Which are the best neighbourhoods in Singapore for families with young children? We score areas based on 4 factors, namely the number of childcare centres, parks and playgrounds, schools, and connectivity to public transport.

If after my lease ends and I re-sign a new agreement to stay in the same apartment, do agents get paid the same fee again? I fall in the “below $3500 in rent & 2-year lease” category and paid my tenant agent a full month’s rent for the initial contract. Can I re-lease my unit by bypassing my agent and going directly to the landlords agent? My agent hasn't done anything other than forward messages and this doesn't seem fair to be required to pay a months rent.

According to The Straits Times, 1 in 3 HDB resale flat buyers paid cash over valuation (COV) on their HDB resale flats in 2021. We’ll explain COV in greater detail later, but it means they agreed to purchase their flats above market value (as determined by HDB). And as the word “cash” implies, any amount...

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More people have turned to rent over the pandemic in a bid for more privacy and personal space. Studio apartments are fast becoming a popular choice, striking the sweet spot between being cost-effective and enjoying sufficient living space. What is a studio apartment?  A studio apartment is a one-room living space that is self-contained. These...

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The upcoming Yishun BTO launch comprises 380 2-room flexi, 4-room and 5-room flats. It is within walking distance of Yishun MRT, Yishun Bus Interchange and the area’s main mall, Northpoint City.

Property tax rates to increase from 2023, HDB launches 3,953 flats for Feb 2022 BTO exercise, and more. Here are the news highlights for what happened in the Singapore property market from 15 Feb to 21 Feb 2022.