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16 Sept 2025
Top 4 HDB Towns With The Best Parks and Swimming Complexes Your Kids Will Love
TL;DR / Summary: – Sengkang’s eight-slide swimming complex and 3km riverside park make it one of the easiest towns to fill a full weekend in. – At Yishun, life-size dinosaurs at…
15 Sept 2025
Your Guide to Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) Flats 2021-2025
The Tanjong Rhu Parc Front BTO in February 2025 is the latest addition to the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model, set in the highly sought-after Kallang/Whampoa area.…
12 Sept 2025
A Summary of HDB Eligibility Schemes for Buying BTO or Resale Flats in 2026
The Housing Development Board (HDB) eligibility schemes cover a wide range of household types in Singapore, from married couples and singles to non-citizen spouses and orphan…
9 Sept 2025
What You Should Know About the HDB Multi-Generation Priority Scheme (MGPS) and the New Family Care Scheme
TL;DR / Summary: As of October 2025, the Multi-Generation Priority Scheme (MGPS) has been replaced by the Family Care Scheme (FCS). Families can now ballot together for two flats…
8 Sept 2025
Third Child Priority Scheme: Buy a Child-friendly HDB Flat
Each child is a gift, but the third one comes with an additional perk: the opportunity to apply for the HDB Third Child Priority Scheme (TCPS) . The TCPS is just one of several…
3 Sept 2025
Don’t Get Haunted: 5 Ghost Month Dos & Don’ts
The Southeast Asian Chinese are pretty superstitious. From avoiding the number 4 (which sounds like the Chinese word for death) and lauding the number 8 (a homophone of the…
2 Sept 2025
BTO vs Resale HDB Renovation: How Much Does It Cost?
It’s exciting to finally move into your new flat, be it a BTO or a resale HDB, and start adding your personal touch to make it feel more like home. If you’re thinking about doing…
1 Sept 2025
What is a Negative Sale of HDB Flat and CPF Refund?
TL;DR / Summary: – A negative sale means your flat didn’t sell for enough to pay back what you owe CPF. – You don’t pay the shortfall in cash, but it still comes out of your CPF…
28 Aug 2025
Your BTO July 2025 Guide to All 7 Upcoming HDB Locations: Clementi, Toa Payoh, Bukit Panjang
The July 2025 BTO launch offers 5,547 new flats across seven locations, spanning both mature and non-mature estates. This launch includes a mix of 2- to 5-room flats, with some…
22 Aug 2025
Home Improvement Programme (HIP) by HDB: A Makeover for Mature Flats
Is an older resale HDB flat less desirable? While it’s true that most buyers prefer properties with a longer remaining lease , older resale HDB flats (with a shorter remaining…
22 Aug 2025
Understanding HDB SERS: An In-Depth Guide
The Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) by HDB, commonly compared to private sector en bloc sales , allows for the redevelopment of aging HDB estates to better utilise…
21 Aug 2025
How to Save On Renovation Costs in Singapore (2026)
TL;DR / Summary: – Carpentry usually takes up the biggest chunk of your reno budget, so prioritise your must-haves and fill the rest with loose furniture. – Vinyl flooring over…