Singapore Shopping Centre is back on the collective sale market with a new asking price of S$200 million, which is 21.6% lower than the previous reserve price of S$255 million in 2020. Key Details 99-year leasehold development Located opposite Dhoby Ghaut MRT station at 190 Clemenceau Avenue Triple road frontage: Clemenceau Avenue, Penang Road, and […]
Singapore’s northern region is getting a major upgrade. Plans are in place to rejuvenate areas like Woodlands, Kranji and Sembawang—previously considered “ulu”—into bustling hubs with new housing, green spaces, and transport links. Woodlands: Northern Gateway to Malaysia Woodlands Checkpoint to be expanded—5 times larger, fully operational by 2032. First phase: 21 cargo lanes and 78 […]
At one 48-year-old private housing estate in Upper Thomson Road, the signs of deterioration are clear — lifts are due for replacement, there is spalling concrete, and water seepage in the carpark. The sinking fund can’t cover the repair costs. Residents say these problems could have been addressed earlier with guidance from qualified professionals and […]
Singapore is moving ahead with plans for the Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (VERS), targeting a rollout at selected HDB estates in the early 2030s. In an interview on 5 August 2025, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat confirmed that the Government is focusing on developing the VERS framework, with no new SERS (Selective En bloc […]
Starting August 18, restaurants, bars, pubs, and nightclubs in Boat Quay and Clarke Quay can apply to extend their liquor licences until 4am on Thursdays and Fridays. The year-long pilot programme aims to revitalise nightlife in the Singapore River precinct, attract more visitors, and boost business for F&B and entertainment operators. The move also lifts […]
Singapore is set to roll out around 55,000 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats from 2025 to 2027, a 10 per cent increase from the previously announced 50,000 units. The move aims to meet growing demand for new flats while easing pressure on the resale market, according to National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat. Of the planned launches, […]
In one of Singapore’s biggest financial crime cases, six law firms have been named for their roles in handling property transactions linked to a $3 billion money laundering operation. The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) has released new details following the conclusion of investigations into these firms and lawyers involved in conveyancing of the seized properties. […]
As more private condominiums in Singapore cross the 30-year mark, issues like lift breakdowns, outdated infrastructure, and tight sinking funds are becoming more common — putting pressure on residents, MCSTs, and managing agents. One example is Fernwood Towers, a 31-year-old freehold development near Siglap. Frequent lift failures since 2021 led to frustration among residents. In […]
City Developments Limited (CDL) has set a new record for executive condominium (EC) land prices with its successful bid of $782 psf ppr for a plot at Woodlands Drive 17, marking the highest land rate ever for an EC site. The tender closed on Aug 5 with strong developer interest, reflecting confidence in Singapore’s EC […]
Sim Lian Land and Sim Lian Development have submitted the highest bid for the Government Land Sales (GLS) site at Holland Link, offering S$368.37 million or S$1,432 per square foot per plot ratio (psf ppr). This is 22.2% higher than the second-highest bid from Wee Hur’s subsidiary at S$1,171.70 psf ppr, and 55.7% higher than […]
