As we all know, a property purchase is an exciting yet nerve-wracking milestone. This sentiment holds true, especially when you find yourself on the cusp of acquiring a fresh, never-before-occupied
In the midst of Singapore’s bustling urban environment, a significant housing reform is underway, to improve the lives of both single individuals and seniors. Beyond the announcements made by Prime
August has been full of patriotism festivities, with the much-awaited annual National Day Rally accompanied by the National Day Parade. This year, Prime Minister Lee announced a few policy changes that
At this year’s National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that HDB will soon do away with its “mature” and “non-mature” classification of BTO projects. In its place,
As Singapore heads towards becoming a super-aged society, as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong puts it in his National Day Rally speech this year, our seniors’ housing needs have become a crucial
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered this year’s National Day Rally speech on 20 August 2023, Sunday. Amongst the government initiatives and measures announced during the speech was the reclassification
Congratulations on beating the odds! With a fateful date for your First Appointment, you must have already seen the long list of documents and application forms you need to prepare before you select your
The phenomenon of million-dollar HDB flats seems to be growing strong, despite the Singapore government’s recent moves such as the Sep 2022 cooling measures which included a 15-month wait-out period for private property owners
Up till now, HDB flat buyers have been required to apply for the HDB Loan Eligibility (HLE) letter before booking their flat. In a press release on 28 April 2023,
In Singapore, home ownership is an important goal for many as it provides a sense of security and belonging in a city-state where land is scarce. With the country’s high
Singapore’s residential market has come a long way since independence. Off the top of your head, what are the two main types of properties? You are right if you mention HDBs
With effect from the August 2023 Build-to-Order (BTO) Exercise, stricter penalties will be imposed on couples who do not select a flat when invited by the Housing and Development Board
The Singapore government’s Budget 2023 has brought good news for first-time home buyers who are looking to purchase a resale HDB flat. As part of the government’s efforts to support
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered the annual Budget speech in parliament on Tuesday (14 February). Among the announcements, new housing measures were introduced to address rising concerns in the
Divorce is a complicated process that can be mentally, emotionally, and financially draining to navigate. On top of ending a marriage and relationship, you have to decide on custody and
The November 2022 BTO ballot results were recently released. For those who were successful in your applications, a huge congratulations to you! For first-time homebuyers, this marks an exciting chapter
HDB – The bedrock of Singapore Singapore has one of the world’s highest home ownership rates. The percentage of Singaporeans who were homeowners in 2021 was 88.9%, up from 87.9% the
Singapore has always been known for its high property prices, but even among the city-state’s expensive real estate market, million-dollar resale HDB flats used to be unthinkable. That is because
In case you missed it, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) will launch more than 9,500 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats in the November 2022 sales exercise, with three projects falling under
The process began when our client phoned PLB to start his first home purchase with his fiancée. When they first contacted us, they had tried looking for homes on their
