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Singaporeans Hate The Idea Of Renting — But Sometimes It’s The Smarter Property Move
Home ownership is largely widespread in Singapore, and most solutions to a change in living needs tend to start from there.
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Primary School Distance Rules May Mean Fewer Forced Moves
From 2027, 12 top primary schools scrap the one-km priority edge, easing pressure on parents to move house or squeeze into pricier homes nearby.
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Ageing HDB Estates Need More Than Lower VERS Thresholds
Lower VERS consent thresholds alone won't ease HDB redevelopment; we look at why replacement housing options matter more than voting rules.
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Why Easier En Bloc Rules May Not Lift Success Rates
Lower en bloc consent thresholds may not help: GLS supply, replacement costs and rising Land Betterment Charges still deter developers from bidding.
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Singapore’s Community Care Apartments For Seniors Once Had $50 Monthly Fees — So Why Are Residents Paying Around $180 Now?
Community Care Apartments once cost $50 a month.
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Perennial Living Could Change How We See Assisted Living
Perennial Living's luxury assisted living model shows how Singapore's old folks' homes could shed their stigma and become genuine neighbourhood amenities.
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HDB Prices Are Falling While Condo Prices Rise — But Upgraders Have A Bigger Problem
HDB prices fell 0.3% while condos rose 0.5%, but upgraders face a bigger issue: widening dollar gaps even when both markets move in tandem.
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