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Developers of projects with safety issues or defects may be barred from buying land, selling homes

URA said the new measures will not affect the majority of developers as most have complied with existing rules on quality standards.
URA said the new measures will not affect the majority of developers as most have complied with existing rules on quality standards.

Condo owners may lose their apartment for owing maintenance fees

A 4-bedroom unit at The Parkshore was sold under MCST-forced sale at an auction in September 2025.
A 4-bedroom unit at The Parkshore was sold under MCST-forced sale at an auction in September 2025.

18,000 flats in 12 neighbourhoods to be upgraded under Home Improvement Programme

The 198 blocks chosen for upgrades are located in estates including Bedok, Bishan, Jurong West, Pasir Ris, Sengkang, Serangoon, Tampines and Woodlands.
The 198 blocks chosen for upgrades are located in estates including Bedok, Bishan, Jurong West, Pasir Ris, Sengkang, Serangoon, Tampines and Woodlands.

First condo launches in Tengah and Bayshore ignite April jump in new private home sales

This year’s best performer to date is Tengah Garden Residences, which sold 99.1 per cent or 855 units of its 863-unit project within the launch month.
This year’s best performer to date is Tengah Garden Residences, which sold 99.1 per cent or 855 units of its 863-unit project within the launch month.

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 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.

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New rules prioritising first-time buyers may curb exuberance in EC land bids, new launches

The median prices of new EC units have more than doubled in the past decade to $1,754 psf in 2025, from $797 psf in 2015.
The median prices of new EC units have more than doubled in the past decade to $1,754 psf in 2025, from $797 psf in 2015.

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).

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