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HDB resale prices rise for 13th straight month in July, though growth pace slows

The Straits Times, 5 Aug 2021, Thu 1:17 pm By Michelle Ng Demand for Housing Board resale flats remained strong in July, with prices continuing to climb and more flats changing hands despite tightened Covid-19 measures in the second half of the month. HDB resale prices rose for the 13th straight month, advancing 0.5 per cent […]

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Household incomes, share of condo dwellers rise over last decade

The Business Times, 19 Jun 2021, Sat By Janice Heng HOUSEHOLD incomes continued to rise in both real and nominal terms over the last decade, with a significant spike in households at the top end, according to data released on Friday by the Department of Statistics. A greater share of resident households also live in

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Relief for construction industry to share Covid-19 impact

The Business Times, 12 May 2021, Wed     By Lisa Kriwangko and Rae Wee THE construction industry has flagged the risks of disputes between longstanding partners, as industry players weigh the relationship costs of tapping latest relief measures made available to them. Industry players can now seek adjustments for higher foreign manpower costs from their contract partners,

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Q1 home price data could offer view into prospect of cooling moves

The Business Times, 2 Apr 2021, Fri By Nisha Ramchandani THE Q1 2021 flash estimate for the private home price index will be the one to watch as it reveals how much property prices have climbed in recent months. The flash estimate will be released on Thursday, and the data updated later in April once

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Million-dollar HDB flats bank on size, views, location and bullish resale market

The Straits Times, 29 Mar 2021, Mon By Michelle Ng  Large units on high floors with unblocked views in a convenient location – these are the common attributes of Housing Board flats that changed hands for at least $1 million. Much also depends on the state of the resale market and the supply of such

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