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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.

Woman wins appeal against ex-boyfriend to keep 99% stake in 99-1 condo purchase dispute

In December 2019, the couple bought a Hillcrest Arcadia condominium unit in Bukit Timah and registered their ownership in the ratio of 99:1
In December 2019, the couple bought a Hillcrest Arcadia condominium unit in Bukit Timah and registered their ownership in the ratio of 99:1

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.

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.

Big, bold, beautiful: Will premium BTO projects dampen desire for private homes?

As public housing standards improve, they’re meeting more of Singaporeans’ aspirational needs. But they may not be enough to satisfy the deeper aspirations driving the chase for private homes.
As public housing standards improve, they’re meeting more of Singaporeans’ aspirational needs. But they may not be enough to satisfy the deeper aspirations driving the chase for private homes.

Southampton charged by EFL over alleged spying on Middlesbrough

General view of the Southampton crest seen on a corner flag before a match, St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - February 11, 2023. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
General view of the Southampton crest seen on a corner flag before a match, St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - February 11, 2023. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo

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Watch: $2,120 psf for a private condo in Tengah? What’s driving the rise in new condo prices?

Most S’pore home owners still prefer fixed home loans despite lower floating rates

Fixed home loan rates are now edging towards 2 per cent, but remain far from the peak of 4.5 per cent reached in late 2022.
Fixed home loan rates are now edging towards 2 per cent, but remain far from the peak of 4.5 per cent reached in late 2022.

Balestier Regency takes fourth stab at collective sale at $255m guide price

Balestier Regency is a 72-unit freehold condominium off Balestier Road.
Balestier Regency is a 72-unit freehold condominium off Balestier Road.

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.

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