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New Homeowner

BTO, resale, grants, loans and what changes before you get the keys.

New Homeowner

URA and BCA strengthen home buyer protection rules 2026

URA and BCA have updated home buyer protection rules to enhance safeguards. The changes take effect on 31 December 2026.

30 October 2026 · Source: URA Circulars

New Homeowner

URA releases private housing supply figures for 3rd Quarter 2026

URA released private housing supply figures for 3rd Quarter 2026. A total of 9,320 units are confirmed for 2026, up 50% from the annual average over the past 10 years. New homeowners are affected.

23 October 2026 · Source: URA Media Releases

New Homeowner

URA releases private residential property price index for 3rd Quarter 2026

URA released the private residential property price index for 3rd Quarter 2026, showing a 1.4% quarterly increase. The government is maintaining high housing supply to support market stability.

1 October 2026 · Source: URA Media Releases

New Homeowner

CPF Interest Rates Remain Unchanged for 2026

CPF interest rates for 2026 remain the same. Members aged below 55 get an extra 1% on the first $60,000, while those aged 55 and above get an extra 2% on the first $30,000 and 1% on the next $30,000.

30 September 2026 · Source: CPF Board News Releases

Radar

Headlines from Singapore media on our beat. Links go to the publisher; we do not copy their articles.

Former Senior Parliamentary Secretary Lee Yiok Seng, who was behind housing efforts, dies at 87The Straits Times Singapore · 7 November 2026 · He was MP for Bukit Panjang from 1972 to 1991, and Sembawang GRC MP from 1991 to 1996.

Former oil tycoon OK Lim’s grandson fails to keep Tanglin condo from creditors’ reachThe Straits Times Singapore · 6 November 2026 · OK Lim’s grandson claimed the Chelsea Gardens condo was held on trust for his late mother, Lim Huey Yih.

JB developer ordered to pay US$2.58 million to condo owners, including Singaporeans, over delaysCNA Singapore · 5 November 2026 · The owners of 84 units in R&F Princess Cove, a waterfront development overlooking the Woodlands Causeway, were awarded compensation for delays involving their units and shared facilities. The developer intends to appeal the decision, its lawyer told CNA.

Mastermind of conspiracy to cheat victims in rigged mahjong games gets 2 years’ jail, $15k fineThe Straits Times Singapore · 5 November 2026 · Marcus Ang Yi Sheng also threatened to throw an alleged accomplice from the balcony of her eighth-floor condo unit.

Feb 2027 BTO launch to include second Mount Pleasant project, Bishan flats with shorter waiting timesThe Straits Times Singapore · 5 November 2026 · They are among 4,300 flats that will be launched, with the others in Tampines and Tengah.

Nearly 8,000 BTO flats launched across six towns in first sales exercise since income ceiling increaseCNA Singapore · 4 November 2026 · The seven projects comprise three Standard projects in Sembawang, Tengah and Yishun, three Plus projects in Bedok and Geylang, and one Prime project in Toa Payoh.

7,964 BTO flats launched as higher income ceilings take effectThe Straits Times Singapore · 4 November 2026 · Seven projects are on sale across Bedok, Geylang, Sembawang, Tengah, Toa Payoh and Yishun.

Auction sales of luxury homes seized in $3b laundering case falter amid mismatched expectationsThe Straits Times Singapore · 2 November 2026 · Foreign buyers are deterred by the 60% ABSD and there is competition from new prime district launches.

Commentary: How super-aged Singapore should think about financial securityCNA Singapore · 2 November 2026 · With much of their wealth tied up in housing and CPF savings, ageing households need to consider whether they have sufficient financial buffers to weather unexpected shocks, say Duke-NUS’ Daniel Mahadzir and NUS’ Stanley Sia.

Over 1,300 BTO flats with shorter waiting time of under 3 years to be offered in Sembawang in NovemberCNA Singapore · 1 November 2026 · Flats with a waiting time of just over three years at projects in Bayshore and Tengah will also be launched for sale in the November BTO sales exercise.

1,310 BTO flats in Sembawang go on sale in November; under three years’ wait for themThe Straits Times Singapore · 1 November 2026 · In total, 4,661 flats with shorter waits of less than three years would be launched in 2026.

CNA Explains: Why are violent Gen Z protests breaking out across Europe?CNA Singapore · 1 November 2026 · From Germany to France, young Europeans are protesting over living costs, education and housing. What's driving the unrest, and are the movements connected?

Bridge to home ownership: Why Singapore is exploring build-to-rentThe Straits Times Singapore · 1 November 2026 · The Government has been exploring BTR models in recognition of changing housing needs.

Over 6,000 new homes to come for Toa Payoh West, with amenities clustered around Caldecott MRT stationCNA Singapore · 31 October 2026 · The area's first BTO project, Toa Payoh Hillside, will offer about 1,600 flats in the November 2026 sales exercise.

New mall, parks and plans for a school under Toa Payoh West masterplanThe Straits Times Singapore · 31 October 2026 · A new 1,600-unit BTO project next to Caldecott MRT station will be launched in November.

Rare, roomy and pricey? Inside Singapore's niche jumbo HDB flat marketCNA Singapore · 31 October 2026 · With HDB reviewing the flat conversion scheme to create jumbo flats, CNA speaks with owners of such units about the attraction of extra space – and the extra cost.

Private home launch pipeline expected to climb to 14-year high in 2027The Straits Times Singapore · 30 October 2026 · HDB upgraders likely to eye new buys in suburbs but condo owners might struggle to sell homes.

What it takes to turn a 5-room HDB flat into a private dining pizzeriaCNA Singapore · 30 October 2026 · A shared love of pizza has turned into a home-based business. Limited space, demanding schedules and contrasting working styles are now tests David Shen and Sheralyn Tay must navigate, as captured by On The Red Dot.

askST: Should I install solar panels at home? How much can I save on electricity?The Straits Times Singapore · 30 October 2026 · Experts say switching to solar power makes financial sense for landed homeowners in Singapore, though savings and costs vary.

Home-based business in Bukit Batok by former fine dining chef sells doughnut burgers, Angus beef pasta and moreCNA Singapore · 29 October 2026 · Run by a former fine dining chef and his wife, Dirty Pasta serves restaurant-style pasta and burgers from their HDB kitchen window.

Hong Kong housing secretary resigns over deadly Tai Po fireCNA Singapore · 29 October 2026 · The blaze that ripped through seven 31-storey tower blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which was undergoing renovation work in the northern Tai Po district, was the deadliest in the city since 1948.

Two Tiong Bahru HDB blocks to proceed with HIP upgrading after successful re-pollThe Straits Times Singapore · 28 October 2026 · Block 34 garnered 75% of votes in favour of the HIP, while Block 35 got 87%.