To ensure quality living environment and in keeping with the changing needs of society, HDB has collaborated with Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) on a social behavioural study christened ‘New Urban Kampung research programme’.
Category: Housing
HDB inks SGD10.7 million agreements for ‘Smart Living’ in Singapore
HDB has inked two new research and development agreements with NTU and SUTD worth SGD 10.7 million to leverage the power of Big Data, data analytics and smart technology to boost construction productivity and safety, as well as to develop a new social framework to build stronger communities.
Singapore real estate market: Common mistakes that first-time investors should avoid
The growth of the city-state’s economy has gone hand-in-hand with the development of the property market, and there are many cases of windfalls for property investors. Many potential investors often overlook the costs, resulting in grave investment mistakes.
Renting properties in Singapore? Tips for freshly minted NRIs
Irrespective of whether you’re an NRI, new to Singapore, or just looking for a better place after the completion of your lease, here are some tips and common pointers to make your house hunt very productive.
Roadshows to familiarise homeowners about their new abodes
To help flat owners about the various facilities being offered in their new homes, Housing and Development Board (HDB) has decided to organise roadshows for all their Build-To-Order (BTO) projects. The initiative has been taken following a year-long pilot.
Standards and protocols being developed for smart towns: HDB CEO
Standards and protocols for developing smart towns are being worked on as Singapore marches ahead with its Smart Nation drive, said Dr Cheong Koon Hean, chief of Housing and Development Board (HDB). She was speaking at the annual Urban Land Institute Asia Pacific Summit.
Singaporeans can now enjoy simplified i-banking transactions with government’s MyInfo service
Singapore government have began a pilot with four banks to explore simplifying online banking transactions with the use of the government’s MyInfo service.
Resale prices of HDB flats fall 0.5 per cent in first quarter
There is good news for Singaporeans as the resale prices of Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats have fallen by 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2017 compared to the previous quarter. Further, HDB will offer many Build-To-Order (BOT) flats and balance flats for sale from the coming month of
HDB to fulfil dream of young couples in Singapore
A modern house replete with all facilities is the dream of young couples and now HDB (Housing and Development Board ) has stepped in for fulfilling that dream into reality. Young couples and first-time buyers in Singapore will now receive more help in getting their HDB flats.
More elderly Singaporeans opting for two-room flexi scheme
Many elderly Singaporeans have chosen the two-room flexi scheme, say the latest figures from Housing and Development Board (HDB).