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HDB flats: Low figure is building costs alone
The total construction cost of flats includes other costs such as infrastructure, piling works, lift installation, consultancy and project management, financing and purchase of land.
The bigger, the better
All it took was one look at the big balcony spanning the living room and the master bedroom, and the deal was sealed.
CapitaLand gains dive, flat property market expected
It is still preparing to launch three mid- to high-end condos here before Christmas. -ST
HDB rents still well on the rise
Demand still there with expats on smaller housing allowances and those priced out of condo market.
Tortured by bloc head bullies
Condo residents who oppose en bloc recount punishment.
Strong support for SERS affirmed: survey
Survey shows that the programme continues to win residents' strong support.
Property fee guidelines must go, says watchdog
Move could foster competition and a price war among real estate agents.
Owner asked to take down illegal fittings
HDB also tells contractor to install window frames and trim overgrown plants.
New site at Commonwealth Drive selected for SERS
This brings the total number of sites under the en bloc redevelopment scheme to 72. -AsiaOne
Housing agent fees: How low can they go?
With guidelines axed next month, rates will come under pressure but big fall unlikely, say experts.
Found your dream home?
Make sure it doesn't turn into a nightmare. So, what should you do before saying 'I do' to one of the biggest financial commitments of your life?
From military camp to hotel
This is the first time the SLA is launching the site - part of the former Changi military camp - at Hendon Road for public tender.
Private home prices starting to dip
Experts expect gradual downtrend, but not lows of financial crisis days.
Hope for owners fighting en bloc
A website with information on the laws and processes in collective sales is aimed at helping minority owners.
En bloc tussles take nasty turn as market cools
As the fever for collective sales cools and profits thin, some insiders say the battles are becoming nastier.
Another hotel site up for tender
URA launches the hotel site at Kallang Road / Jellicoe Road for sale by public tender today.
S'pore July home sales up
Buyers picked up 12 per cent more new homes last month compared to June.
A view to thrill
What gives condos a selling edge? Buyers are willing to pay premiums of up to 10% for properties that come with good views.
Silent star of Singapore
Restored colonial bungalow is the PM's official residence but none of them has lived there.
Ghost Month sneaks up on slow market
Home sales volume in July down 35% year-on-year, but does better month-on-month with 12% rise.
SLA receives strong interest on 8 residential sites
It has received close to 100 enquiries. -AsiaOne
Lease buy-back sceme to be implemented next year
This, as more and more people looking for HDB rental flats.
Few bids for Mohd Sultan site?
Development period for office blocks could take up to two years.
En bloc spat: Mailboxes hit
Residents have appealed to their management committee for help.
HDB resale market going strong
Demand fuelled by PRs and new families.
Needy will move to head of queue for HDB rental flats
Stricter rules being drawn up to prevent abuse of rental scheme. -ST
Retailers hit by soaring rentals
Many are struggling to maintain bottom line, but no relief in sight yet. -ST
Cat drama adds to Laguna woes
Laguna Park condo, embroiled in en-bloc argument, now broods over culling of strays.
MND committed to barrier-free built environment
HDB is working with CCCs and TCs on a 5-year masterplan to make all HDB estates barrier-free by 2011.
474 BTO flats in Bukit Panjang
Senja Green launched today.
Harsher penalties for cheating landlords
Landlords beware. Stop preying on unsuspecting tenants because you can lose your property as a result.
Condo site near Circle Station up for sale
It is located next to the future Lorong Chuan MRT station.
Shunfu Ville gets HDB approval to go private
It is the 13th HUDC estate to do so. -myp
Fragrance is top bidder
$125,000-a-month offer is more than double the second-highest bid.
HDB has ways to cut waiting time for flats
Couples are advised to plan ahead for their housing needs.
Old couple wants family, not rent
Reducing loneliness and social isolation is a top priority, says Minister Lim Boon Heng. A lonely, elderly couple whose children have flown their Bishan coop find their own, unique solution.
Fire sale? Don't hold your breath
Panic selling of homes unlikely this year and next as investors sitting on comfortable profits are in no hurry to exit market.
 
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