Housing

Relocating to the Singapore Marina Bay Area

The Marina Bay area of Singapore is a super-modern part of the city. The land was only reclaimed in the 1970s, and since then, the...

Prices of private residential properties in Singapore rise for first time in four years

For the first time in nearly four years, prices of private residential properties in Singapore have gone up by 0.7 per cent in the third...

Resale volume of HDB flats recorded lowest in seven months during September

About 1,683 Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats were re-sold during September, which is a 14 per cent month-on-month fall drop from...

BCA announces roadmap to healthier and greener buildings for Singapore

To enhance the indoor environment quality of buildings and ensure healthier atmosphere, Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of...

HDB to utilise modern tools to study residents’ preferences and build stronger communities

To ensure quality living environment and in keeping with the changing needs of society, HDB has collaborated with Singapore University of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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).

HDB changes rental rules for non-Malaysian work permit holders

Non-Malaysian work permit holders from the manufacturing sector are no longer allowed to rent a whole Housing Board flat as of January 1,...

East Coast may offer 6,000 new HDB flats in Bayshore

Including 6,000 HDB flats, the Government is looking into creating a new Bayshore district. This would be a huge change for the...

AXS new service to make life easier for condo residents

AXS new service will enable condominium residents to pay their management fees through the payment provider.

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IRAS slashes property taxes: Things you need to know

Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat owners will now pay no or lesser taxes, announces Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore(IRAS). One...

Living in Singapore: HDB housing or condos?

Singapore housing - When going for housing in Singapore, the choice between government housing and private condos depends exclusively on the...