J’den, a leasehold condominium located on the former site of JCube mall in Jurong East, had an impressive sales launch on Saturday, with 323 out of its 368 units, representing 88 percent, finding buyers. This mixed-use development is strategically positioned, directly connected to Jurong East MRT interchange and nearby malls such as Westgate, IMM, and […]

An indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Singapore has been granted provisional approval by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to develop 21,243 square meters of gross floor area (GFA) for retail space and 700 hotel rooms at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). The retail space equates to 228,658 square feet. This development is part of Genting Singapore’s […]

The tenders for three state-owned plots closed on Tuesday, with fewer developers submitting bids due to higher interest rates and increased economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Nevertheless, two private housing sites, specifically Lorong 1 Toa Payoh and Pine Grove Parcel B, received top bids that exceeded market expectations. According to Mr. Leonard Tay, Head of Research […]

Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean emphasized the necessity for the upcoming Science Centre, set to open by the end of 2027, to stay abreast of contemporary societal challenges in addition to introducing fresh exhibits and spaces. Situated adjacent to the Chinese Garden MRT station, the center will offer programs and workshops tailored to students’ interests, […]

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has unveiled several proposals for its upcoming 2025 Draft Masterplan, which will guide Singapore’s land use and development plans for the next 10 to 15 years. Among the key proposals are: Centralized Housing: Plans include the development of a diverse mix of public and private housing in more central locations, […]

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has recently granted civil contracts for the design and construction of two crucial interchange stations as part of the Cross Island Line (CRL) Phase 2 initiative: King Albert Park and Clementi. The design and construction of King Albert Park station have been awarded to China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore […]

In July 2023, Housing Board (HDB) flat rents increased by 2%, marking the 37th consecutive month of rent hikes, following a 1.4% increase in June. Overall, HDB rents have risen by 24.1% between July 2022 and July 2023, based on data from real estate portals 99.co and Singapore Real Estate Exchange (SRX). Similarly, condominium rents […]

BCA introduced a new CONQUAS banding system on 25th May 2023 to help private homebuyers make informed choices prior to their purchase and these information will be made available on BCA’s Quality Housing Portal (QHP).  Under the new CONQUAS banding system, developers and builders will be assigned a rating from Band 1 (very low incidence […]

In April, there was a significant surge in new private home sales, reaching a seven-month high. This boost was primarily driven by the strong demand for two major projects located on the outskirts of the city. Interestingly, one of these projects was launched just days after unexpected property cooling measures were implemented on April 27. […]