Two luxury residential towers coming up next to former Zouk site

An artist's impression of the upcoming luxury residential project Riviere. The development, expected to be completed by 2023, features 455 units in two 36-storey towers by the Singapore River.PHOTO: FRASERS PROPERTY A pair of 36-storey luxury residential towers will be built adjacent to the site of former nightclub Zouk. Riviere, by Frasers Property Singapore, will … Continue reading Two luxury residential towers coming up next to former Zouk site

Two new MRT stations for North-South Line; extended rail system may link Woodlands to Marina East

The Land Transport Master Plan 2040 aims to keep travel time under 45 minutes by building two new MRT stations along the North-South Line, among other enhancements. ST PHOTO: JASMINE CHOONG Two MRT stations will open in Sungei Kadut and Brickland to serve Singapore's north-west by the mid-2030s, part of an extended rail system that may … Continue reading Two new MRT stations for North-South Line; extended rail system may link Woodlands to Marina East

Familiar places made new, greener under URA’s Draft Master Plan

SINGAPORE: Places that Singaporeans find familiar such as Orchard Road, mature towns and major recreational corridors will be rejuvenated, said the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Wednesday (Mar 27). The areas to be rejuvenated include mature towns such as Farrer Park and Dakota Crescent, and recreational corridors like the Civic District and the Rail Corridor, according … Continue reading Familiar places made new, greener under URA’s Draft Master Plan

Changes soon to CPF loan rules on buying older flats

Changes to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) loan rules on the purchase of older Housing Board resale flats will be announced soon for implementation in May this year, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said yesterday. At issue is the restriction on using CPF to buy flats with less than 60 years of lease remaining. About … Continue reading Changes soon to CPF loan rules on buying older flats

More flats sold in 2018, with 71 going for $1m and above

The majority of such million-dollar flats are non-standard ones such as DBSS flats like The Peak in Toa Payoh, the CBD-located estate of Pinnacle@Duxton (pictured), or rare terrace houses in Jalan Bahagia or Stirling Road.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG More Housing Board flats changed hands last year, with a record 71 flats sold for $1 … Continue reading More flats sold in 2018, with 71 going for $1m and above

Cross Island Line’s first phase to be completed by 2029Cross Island Line’s first phase to be completed by 2029

Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said that this first stretch will be 29km long. It will have 12 stations and pass through areas such as Changi, Loyang, Pasir Ris, Hougang and Ang Mo Kio.ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG The first phase of the Cross Island Line - Singapore's longest fully underground MRT line - will … Continue reading Cross Island Line’s first phase to be completed by 2029Cross Island Line’s first phase to be completed by 2029

Non-Malaysian foreigners can rent flats for longer period

  HDB said the revision will give flat owners "greater flexibility to secure a longer tenancy period with non-citizen tenants who may have work/immigration passes that are valid for a longer period of two years". The maximum tenancy period for Singaporeans and Malaysians is unchanged at three years.ST FILE PHOTO From next year, HDB owners … Continue reading Non-Malaysian foreigners can rent flats for longer period

July curbs to prevent property bubbles, says Lawrence Wong

The cooling measures that hit the market in July are aimed at preventing property bubbles and stabilising the market so prices move in line with income growth and economic fundamentals. That was the message from National Development Minister Lawrence Wong when he addressed the Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore (Redas) 59th anniversary dinner yesterday. … Continue reading July curbs to prevent property bubbles, says Lawrence Wong

What happens when you sell property that you previously paid with CPF?

Many Singaporeans use their CPF savings to finance their homes, but have you ever wondered what happens if you decide to sell your property? Firstly, if you are planning to sell your HDB, you need to make sure that you have first fulfilled the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) before you engage a property agent or … Continue reading What happens when you sell property that you previously paid with CPF?

Plans under way to reshape Sentosa, Brani

Sweeping changes are afoot for Sentosa, the adjacent Pulau Brani and the waterfront along Tanjong Pagar, with plans being made to develop new attractions and brand the area as the Southern Gateway of Asia. There are plans, for instance, to reshape the entire Sentosa Island to provide scope for more leisure amenities and investments, and … Continue reading Plans under way to reshape Sentosa, Brani