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Joyce Lim

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Joyce Lim is a senior correspondent with more than 20 years of reporting experience. She currently focuses on property markets and urban policy, examining how regulations and market forces affect communities. She has also reported on politics and major events across Asia, including elections, protests, and natural disasters. Specialising in investigative work, she brings a focus on accountability and the impact of policy on everyday lives.

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PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Adrian Lim returns to PropNex with 36 agents

PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Adrian Lim will be leading a team that includes those who chose to join him from PLB.
PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Adrian Lim will be leading a team that includes those who chose to join him from PLB.

More young people in Singapore buying private properties, some for investment

(From left) Ms Teri Tan, 32, bought a unit at Pinetree Hill which cost $2.1 million, Ms Hilda Tan paid $910,000 for a 635 sq ft condo unit at Waterfront Isle in Bedok Reservoir.
(From left) Ms Teri Tan, 32, bought a unit at Pinetree Hill which cost $2.1 million, Ms Hilda Tan paid $910,000 for a 635 sq ft condo unit at Waterfront Isle in Bedok Reservoir.

Parking dispute ends with High Court ruling on proxy cap in strata developments

jlcarpark - Under an arrangement that dated back to at least 2017, the management corporation (MCST) of WCEGA Plaza and Tower allowed the WCEGA Used Car Association (WUCA) to operate 58 basement parking spaces. Photo taken on 28 April, 2026.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
jlcarpark - Under an arrangement that dated back to at least 2017, the management corporation (MCST) of WCEGA Plaza and Tower allowed the WCEGA Used Car Association (WUCA) to operate 58 basement parking spaces. Photo taken on 28 April, 2026.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Keeping old S’pore condos liveable will take financial discipline, not just new rules and subsidies

The Government has observed that some estates may not collect adequate sinking funds for essential facility upgrades.
The Government has observed that some estates may not collect adequate sinking funds for essential facility upgrades.

Are HDB flats near train stations more valuable? It depends on the town

New rules, whistle-blowing channel for PropertyLimBrothers after leadership controversy

Mr Adrian Lim (left) with fellow PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Melvin Lim in 2022. The latter resigned from the firm on Jan 25.
Mr Adrian Lim (left) with fellow PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Melvin Lim in 2022. The latter resigned from the firm on Jan 25.

Proposed measures to help ageing condos welcomed, but implementation and funding are concerns

Lakeview Estate, a 49-year-old leasehold development in Upper Thomson, has been struggling with issues but lack the funds to carry out major repairs.
Lakeview Estate, a 49-year-old leasehold development in Upper Thomson, has been struggling with issues but lack the funds to carry out major repairs.

Ageing condos could get help to fix estate problems, maintain sinking funds, under new proposal

The review comes at a time when more private residential developments in Singapore have crossed the 30-year mark.
The review comes at a time when more private residential developments in Singapore have crossed the 30-year mark.

New private home sales rose in January following launch of three projects with over 1,500 homes

Analysts said January’s sales were largely driven by three new launches, including Newport Residences in Anson Road.
Analysts said January’s sales were largely driven by three new launches, including Newport Residences in Anson Road.

Over 100 agents to leave KW Singapore after fallout from PropertyLimBrothers saga

Another high-profile departure is KW Singapore’s top agent Rayne Chua (left), who will be joining ERA Singapore.
Another high-profile departure is KW Singapore’s top agent Rayne Chua (left), who will be joining ERA Singapore.

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