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I can afford new flat
I can't afford top-up cash
Buyers have to pay a premium of at least $7,000 cash for 3-room flat even in outlying areas.
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S'pore private home prices cool off in Q4
It rose 6.6 per cent, compared to 8.3 per the previous quarter. -ST |
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Govt reviews criteria for rental flats
Those who have sold own property could find themselves barred or placed at back of the queue.
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HDB to offer 2,194 rental flats to needy families
These will meet demand from S'poreans who cannot afford or are not yet ready to buy flats. |
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Resale prices of HDB flats highest in 10 years
HDB homes enjoyed bull run of 17.4% in 2007, but market watchers say repeat is unlikely this year.
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For sale: Amber Park at $750m
Amber Park which is on 213,673 sq ft of land and has an approved gross floor area of 607,601 sq ft has been put up for sale for $750 million or $1,234 psf ppr. |
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Condo-like flats in Boon Keng going on sale
Hot demand expected for second lot of public housing offered by private developers. The 40-storey tall public housing project by a private developer in Boon Keng will feature some snazzy details.
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Tenant 1: We paid to rent flat
Tenant 2: We did too
Owner says it's a misunderstanding, and will refund both parties their money. |
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Queue starts forming at Boon Keng showflat
Showflat for latest HDB condo-style flats only opens on Saturday, but more than 30 people started queueing outside it. -ST
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1,100 apply for 714 Boon Keng flats on first day
Over 8,000 people packed the showflat, with some showing up as early as an hour before the 9am opening time. -ST |
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Are condo-like HDB flats good value?
They might come with fancy trappings but can't be bought and sold freely like private condos.
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1,100 apply for condo-like HDB flats on Day 1
About 1,100 people had applied for 714 condominium-like flats in Boon Keng by 6pm yesterday on Day One of the application period. |
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Two property investment opportunities in the offing
Changi Hotel site going for $55m, Geylang shophouse devt priced at $36m.
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Back lane in Balestier up for sale
Other properties up for auction include Changi bungalow, studio apartment. |
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Flaws likely if en bloc choice left to owners
We can see the flaws in these examples when owners follow the guideline of 50-50 on area and share value.
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How can landlord reclaim house when tenant fails to pay rent?
When a tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord may sue the tenant for the arrears of rent, just as he could with any other debt due and owing. |
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AMK site developer says its units will cost $700k or less
The Ang Mo Kio plot is the third such site for condo-style estates.
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Horizon Towers minority owners appeal against Strata board ruling
Estates like Finland Gardens, Regent Court are caught in similar legal battles. |
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Queenstown flat sold for record $890k
Two intense days of door-knocking and a record $890,000 later, someone has found his dream home - and the most expensive Housing Board flat in the country. But this 21st-storey executive flat in Mei Ling Street was bought for $300,000 in 1992.
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What price 'posh' public housing? Homing in on the issue
The latest public housing comes at a premium, but YouthInk writers wonder if the cost is worth it. |
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Several MRT station 'hot spots' likely in the future
Interest in these areas rises as Govt readies review of land use masterplan.
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Two landed sites to go on sale with tenancies
Prices should be less than market rate as house owners need to be compensated. |
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Review criteria of HDB design-&-build scheme
Affordable housing may no longer be realistic if we leave issues unaddressed.
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Middle Road office block up for sale
The freehold former P H building at 33 Middle Road is going for an indicative price of $23 million. |
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Demand for bungalow sites expected to rise
Prices of landed homes are expected to climb by 10% or even as much as 15% this year. -ST
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Sorry, you must sell
Higher offer, so owner tries to back out of deal, but judge ruled in favour of the buyers. |
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9 tenants, developer in legal dispute over Square2 mall
Retailers sue over empty pledges; Novena Point counter-sues for unpaid rent.
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Need cash? Rent out your HDB flat
HDB's new rules enable owners to generate income from their units. The downside? You may have to move in with your relatives. |
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Space surge may slow Orchard Rd rent rises
An impending surge of new shop space in Orchard Road may put the brakes on the growth of retail rents along the shopping stretch. Almost two million sq ft is to be added between now and 2011. -ST
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4-room Jalan Membina flat sells for a record $609 psf
It is believed to be the first time an HDB flat has crossed the $600 psf mark. |
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CityVibe put up for sale at $140m
The site is zoned for commercial use with a 40:60 split between retail/ F&B and entertainment/ office use.
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Phoenix site to rise again as hotel-retail complex
Straits Trading in talks to redevelop site; new complex to roll out in 2011. |
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Eng Wah properties put up for sale
Portfolio worth around $190m; bulk of proceeds may go to shareholders.
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It was because flat deal fell through, she says
The drama started because she had failed to sell her flat and that she had family problems, said the woman behind the Sheares Bridge jam last week. |
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Ideal home is possible, if you're patient
On looking for a flat in a red-hot market.
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What can co-owners do to protect interests in home?
One option is for the four owners to partition the property, allocating specific parts to each. |
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Japan's homes sitting on a goldmine
Japan has the biggest "urban mine" in the world as a tremendous amount of gold, silver and other recyclable rare metals lies in its home appliances, according to a research institute.
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A monster in the making?
Three years after it was first introduced, the DBSS seem to be a success, given the enthusiastic market response. However, some issues need to be addressed. |
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Strangers inside, tissue everywhere
Jurong West owner makes surprise find when he checks on new flat.
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HDB launches 1,098 surplus flats from east to west
Flats are in Bedok, Clementi, Queenstown and Jurong West. |
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Real estate market quiet as uncertainty looms in US
Buyers might want to delay their property purchases till a clearer picture emerges, say experts.
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Regent Garden owners trying to scrap sale
Majority owners go to court claiming collective sale price undervalues site. |
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Condo-style flats to be limited
Government has pledged to continue providing affordable homes.
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Poor will not be neglected in HDB upgrading
Revised schemes to allow for more flexibility and govt subsidies. |
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Waterfront Waves enjoys brisk sales
60 units of condo project near Bedok Reservoir sold at $750-800 psf.
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Prices still likely to rise but... steady climb, not sprint
Buy now or wait? House hunters unsure which way prices will go. |
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Resale HDB flat prices up 30% above valuation in Q4
Data showed that 86 per cent of resale transactions required cash over valuation.
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Private homes losing speculative froth
Subsale activity slowed in Q4; rising rents defined 2007. |
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HDB resale deals at a new low in 2007
Rising resale prices and higher COVs result in last year's total of 29,436.
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Property's still hot in S'pore
'Queen of Leedon Park' 70-year-old grandmother's view: Upgraders and enbloc sales will keep demand up. |
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Time to raise $8,000 ceiling?
If your household earns more than $8,000 a month, it's... (1) No new HDB flats (2) No subsidised housing loans (3) No maximum $40,000 grant to buy resale flats. But, more families exceed this income limit set 14 years ago...
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No go for Regent Garden's en-bloc sale
Another collective property sale in S'pore has run into hiccups. |
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Help young couples: Cut CPF cap for housing
How many S'poreans are aware they cannot use their CPF savings to pay their housing loan fully? Reader wonders.
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