Singaporeans are full of overused jokes about HDB flats and how small they are. “Hamster cages,” we call them, or “flats so small and so close, you argue one time, four neighbours will know your whole story.” But there’s quite a bit you can do with your HDB flat; and I knew just the place […] The post I Reviewed HDB’s Showroom For 4 And 5-Room Flats. Here’s What Future Homeowners Should Know first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The 15-month wait-out period might soon be on the chopping block, and I can’t wait for it to happen. This policy was introduced back in September 2022 and is still in place for now. Unless you’re aged 55 or older and rightsizing to a 4-room or smaller flat, you need to wait 15 months between the sale […] The post In a Weak Economy, This Policy Hurts Singaporean Homeowners Most first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Known as “lao shu ren” in Chinese, the youth-associated phenomenon describes those with lifestyles like a rat - nocturnal, low-key, and surviving in the margins with no set path.

Udaan, D-Robotics, Zero Networks, and more raised funds this week.

Energy secretary Ed Miliband said: “Solar panels can save people hundreds of pounds off their energy bills, so it is just common sense for new homes to have them fitted as standard." The post Solar panels for all new homes to be mandated under Future Homes Standard this autumn appeared first on Property Week.

A National Audit Office report has found staff and skills shortages are preventing local planning authorities from making full use of financial contributions. The post Developer contributions system short-changing councils, report says appeared first on Property Week.