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Coroner’s inquiry into Hougang fire: Family of 3 who died refused help from HDB on hoarding issueThe Straits Times Singapore · 21 September 2026 · The inquiry comes after the fire broke out in January 2025 at a unit in Block 971 Hougang Street 91.

When condo defects emerge years later, who pays?The Straits Times Singapore · 20 September 2026 · Disputes can turn into a blame game or the developers may no longer exist.

Delivery riders welcome guidelines for dedicated condo parking spots and collection lockersThe Straits Times Singapore · 20 September 2026 · These will ease the inconveniences riders often encounter when entering condominiums.

HDB completes Tengah BTO project using new technologiesThe Straits Times Singapore · 19 September 2026 · The technologies include 3D concrete printing and a device that makes lifting operations safer.

Long Island works: Calls to retain East Coast Park’s recreational value, minimise impact on natureThe Straits Times Singapore · 17 September 2026 · HDB received 430 responses for an environmental study for the works slated to begin end-2026.

Former group director of HDB accused of breaching agency’s database 161 timesThe Straits Times Singapore · 16 September 2026 · Tan has since been charged under the Computer Misuse Act and the Official Secrets Act.

‘Kampung spirit’: Admiralty Grove residents band together to put out fire in HDB corridorThe Straits Times Singapore · 15 September 2026 · The fire was put out by the residents before SCDF officers arrived.

2 taken to hospital, 20 evacuated after fire in bedroom of Pasir Ris HDB flatThe Straits Times Singapore · 13 September 2026 · The fire had likely started from an electrical origin in the bedroom.

MCST sues developer, four others over alleged defects after concrete piece from condo balcony fell 20mThe Straits Times Singapore · 13 September 2026 · The developer, architect, engineers and subcontractor disputed the allegations and denied liability.

Young, old, single, divorced: The many faces of Singapore’s one-person householdsCNA Singapore · 11 September 2026 · From young singles seeking a home of their own to seniors ageing independently, more people in Singapore are living alone. As the number of one-person resident households rises, experts said supporting their diverse needs will require rethinking housing, caregiving and how we structure social connection.

Jail for man who molested woman with mild intellectual disability, schizophreniaThe Straits Times Singapore · 10 September 2026 · He committed the offence in an HDB flat in December 2025.

2 HDB fires involved severe hoarding between 2020 and 2025: ShanmugamThe Straits Times Singapore · 9 September 2026 · One of the fires resulted in a fatality.

Plan to paint iconic brick-faced Tampines HDB project to address water seepage draws criticismThe Straits Times Singapore · 9 September 2026 · Professional evaluations now support painting over the brick surfaces, Tampines Town Council said.

Demand for assisted-living flats moderated as seniors have more options now: Tan Kiat HowThe Straits Times Singapore · 9 September 2026 · HDB has launched five CCA projects in the past five years, of which three were undersubscribed.

Learning points from private housing market to be taken into account as VERS framework is developedThe Straits Times Singapore · 8 September 2026 · Changes to the collective sale framework could have implications for VERS, some MPs had noted.

Singaporean man arrested in Bangkok wanted in Singapore for drug-related offences: CNBThe Straits Times Singapore · 7 September 2026 · The man, arrested on Sept 3 at a condominium in Bangkok, was found with drugs and drug paraphernalia, cash and two mobile phones.