Two other hosts also removed their listings after CNA questioned them. When CNA probed a host named Hayley after she invited this reporter to book her unit at Mayfair Modern condominium for three nights, she said she “actually didn’t know” it was illegal to offer such short stays in Singapore. Hayley later took down her … Read more
AIMING FOR CRITICAL MASS It’s still early days and prospective buyers may find the 800 or so listings on HDB’s service to be scant offerings. “The key for the HDB resale (flat listing service) is to grow to hit critical mass as buyers want to go to a platform to see majority of the listings … Read more
INVESTIGATIONS All residential properties in Singapore – condominiums, walk-up apartments, flats, bungalows, or terrace houses – are intended for long-term residence. URA investigated 156 cases of suspected unauthorised short-term accommodation in private residential properties in 2023. There were 160 and 117 cases in 2022 and 2021 respectively. The minimum stay duration of three consecutive months … Read more
SINGAPORE: Several precincts across Singapore will get a facelift as part of the latest batch of improvements under the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP). A total of 23 projects have been identified, said the Housing and Development Board (HDB) on Saturday (Jun 1). These projects cover dozens of HDB flats in areas such as Hougang, Ang … Read more
Apart from MRT and buses services, the estate also has an extensive cycling and pedestrian network, much of which runs through the Bidadari Greenway and Bidadari Park. For example, the 700m Heritage Walk, lined by rain trees, provides shade for commuters walking to Woodleigh MRT station, while a park connector links residents to green spaces … Read more
On May 8, authorities said they were investigating the resale listings for two HDB flats for being “misleading” and “unrealistic” in their asking prices of S$2 million. Asked if its new listing service can help to deter such incidents, HDB said: “The government will not condone behaviour, whether by sellers or their property agents, that … Read more
HDB said the construction of the neighbourhood centre was timed to be completed at about the same time as the four BTO precincts around it. “Similar to other neighbourhood centres, the upcoming Plantation Plaza will be completed after some critical mass of residents has built up, to ensure business viability for retailers,” the agency said, … Read more
REDEVELOPED KAMPONG KEMBANGAN CC HDB said the existing Kampong Kembangan CC will be redeveloped and co-located within the integrated development. The new CC will house more sports and recreational facilities, such as a sheltered basketball court, dining options, a multi-purpose hall that can accommodate three badminton courts, a function room, activity rooms, a culinary studio, … Read more
“(Since) 2022, we have seen more and more four-room flats being sold quicker. As of last year, this number has gone up about 15 per cent as compared to 2022,” said real estate agent Tay Jooann, adding that prices are expected to continue to go up steadily. “In essence, we did see more buyers coming … Read more
SINGAPORE: For the first time since 2015, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) will hold three instead of four Build-to-Order (BTO) sales exercises in a year. A total of 19,600 new public housing flats will be launched in three batches in 2024 – February, June and October. “With three BTO launches instead of four, home buyers can … Read more
