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Slightly more than a decade ago, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) released its Draft Master Plan 2013, revealing the then-current blueprint that would guide Singapore’s land use over the next 10 to 15 years. Within it, several projects were outlined to further anchor Woodlands’ status as an up-and-coming regional hub. This entailed fully transforming the […]

Older flats, once considered less desirable due to their age, have gradually become more prominent in the resale market. If you are thinking of buying one, beware of hidden costs like maintenance and repairs that could catch you by surprise. In recent years, we’ve witnessed an interesting shift in the HDB resale market in recent […]

A new MRT line always brings about hype and conversation. Truer words cannot be spoken for the colourful District 15, which has been patiently waiting for MRT access for decades. District 15, consisting of the East-Coast and Marine Parade residential estates, has a rich and prolific history. From the mid-19th century, the Katong precinct was […]

Freehold land parcels were last sold prior to the introduction of GLS Programme in 1967, mostly taking place before Singapore’s independence. If all Government Land Sale (GLS) sites have a 99-year leasehold (99-LH) tenure, then why are there 999-year leasehold (999-LH) or freehold developments? In land-scarce Singapore, selling residential land on a 99-year lease allows […]

Bukit Timah is traditionally known to be a prime residential area consisting predominantly luxury private condominiums and landed homes, as well as being located near the Core Central Region (CCR). But this could soon change over the next 20 to 30 years. So you see, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and the Housing & Development […]

Can seniors right-size comfortably from their landed homes? The answer is “Yes”. During his first National Day Rally this year, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong cast a spotlight on housing options with improved infrastructure for Singaporean seniors, highlighting that “there are seniors who prefer not to move” who desire to “age in place, where they currently […]

For almost anyone doing it for the first time, buying a home in Singapore can be a confusing process. Throw in a bunch of acronyms, like ABSD (Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty) and MOP (Minimum Occupation Period), and things can get baffling real quick. However, if you’re intending to take out a loan on a new home purchase, […]

Have you ever dreamed of staying in a place not dominated by towering high-rises but filled with greenery and low-rise houses instead? A place with its own unique flair and personality, where heritage and modern lifestyle blend seamlessly? Areas like Katong or Tiong Bahru might come to mind, but they can be a bit too […]

Given their on-site facilities, like swimming pools and gyms, as well as the “condominium” label, it’s not hard to see why Executive Condominiums (EC) are an attractive option for homebuyers in Singapore. Besides offering similar value propositions as regular condominiums, such as the privacy and security of a gated compound, ECs also possess a comparable […]