Minister Lawrence Wong and his cabinet colleagues don’t live in 99-year lease HDB flats. With their millions, chances are, they would be living in landed free-hold properties in choice areas. Their properties are for keeps which they can pass on…
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Everyone knows Singapore is an expensive country that’s transforming itself into a smart city. Here are five less-known facts about the island nation as it marks its 50th year of independence. Costly cars Car buyers in Singapore must bid for…
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In a recent survey of nearly 1,500 residents, MND said it showed that majority of prospective flat buyers are willing to pay more than the current average prices. However, the survey also showed that people continue to view the new…
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The Housing Board’s deficit more than doubled in the last financial year, as building continues on the record number of new flats launched since 2011. In the year ended March 31, it incurred a $1.93 billion deficit on home ownership…
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Can a Singaporean who earns $850 a month afford to buy a Housing Board flat? Mr Mohammad Charlie Jasni says yes. The odd-job labourer earns that amount, and he and his family will be moving into a new two-room HDB…
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