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Isabelle Liew

Isabelle joined The Straits Times in 2021. As a journalist on the housing beat, she focuses on stories about public housing, covering everything from major policy announcements and Build-To-Order launches, to Housing Board resale market trends and other related issues. She graduated from the Singapore Management University with a degree in political science. Outside work, she is passionate about cats, animal welfare and baking.

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More cleaners hired in Tampines after cleaning lapses; town council penalises contractor

Tampines residents told ST that bins and bulky items took longer than usual to be cleared.
Tampines residents told ST that bins and bulky items took longer than usual to be cleared.

EC changes: Some HDB upgraders say they may be edged out as first-timers gain priority

Rivelle Tampines EC's public preview in March. The affordability of new ECs has come under the spotlight because robust demand from second-time buyers, who can tap capital gains from their HDB sale.
Rivelle Tampines EC's public preview in March. The affordability of new ECs has come under the spotlight because robust demand from second-time buyers, who can tap capital gains from their HDB sale.

HDB likely to exceed initial 55,000-flat target from 2025 to 2027: Chee Hong Tat

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the IREUS Urban Housing Symposium on May 8.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the IREUS Urban Housing Symposium on May 8.

10-year MOP for executive condos, more EC units for first-timers to tackle affordability concerns

The first two sites to be affected by the new measures are located in Canberra Drive (left) and Sembawang Drive (right).
The first two sites to be affected by the new measures are located in Canberra Drive (left) and Sembawang Drive (right).

Residents raise concerns over vacant shops at Northshore Plaza; HDB adjusts rents to support tenants

A shopper walking past a vacant shop on the first floor of Northshore Plaza II on April 14, 2026.
A shopper walking past a vacant shop on the first floor of Northshore Plaza II on April 14, 2026.

Construction work suspended at Chong Pang City in Yishun after metal bar falls through HDB block roof

SLA said on May 3 that the metal bar had fallen during dismantling works at an upper floor of the nine-storey development on May 2.
SLA said on May 3 that the metal bar had fallen during dismantling works at an upper floor of the nine-storey development on May 2.

Quicker hiring process for migrant construction workers from 2027 amid strong building demand

From January 2027, new construction work-permit holders from China and Thailand will no longer have to obtain a competency certification before entering Singapore.
From January 2027, new construction work-permit holders from China and Thailand will no longer have to obtain a competency certification before entering Singapore.

Couples in Singapore with dual incomes, no kids aspire to buy private property

Among DINKs - couples aged 30 and above with a monthly combined income of at least $10,000 - four in 10 of those looking to buy a private home preferred new condominium units.
Among DINKs - couples aged 30 and above with a monthly combined income of at least $10,000 - four in 10 of those looking to buy a private home preferred new condominium units.

Keppel to operate centralised cooling system for another 9 Tengah BTO projects

The firm’s 20-year contract will cover about 10,000 households in Tengah’s upcoming Brickland (pictured), Park and Forest Hill districts.
The firm’s 20-year contract will cover about 10,000 households in Tengah’s upcoming Brickland (pictured), Park and Forest Hill districts.

More competition, changing tastes put heritage in Kampong Gelam at a crossroads

Various stores and shops at Haji Lane on April 10, 2026.
Various stores and shops at Haji Lane on April 10, 2026.

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