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HDB Matters.

BTO, resale, MOP timing and the policy shifts that actually affect your flat. No fluff, just the numbers and what they mean.

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— floor plans
How Official HDB Floor Plans Help You Choose the Right Flat Before Viewing

Every HDB resale listing we can match now shows the block's official floor plan, right on the listing page.

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Does the Ethnic Quota Apply When You Rent Out Your HDB Flat? — Roncasa Singapore property analysis
— ethnic integration policy
Does the Ethnic Quota Apply When You Rent Out Your HDB Flat?

No — the Ethnic Integration Policy governs HDB sales and public rental, not open-market subletting. Here is the actual rule that applies ...

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City View @ Boon Keng Five-Roomer Hits $1.64mil — A New Kallang Record for HDB DBSS Flats — Roncasa Singapore property analysis
— Boon Keng
City View @ Boon Keng Five-Roomer Hits $1.64mil — A New Kallang Record for HDB DBSS Flats

A five-room DBSS at City View @ Boon Keng just crossed $1.64M — setting a new HDB resale ceiling for the Kallang precinct. Here's what it...

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Bedok's First $1.54M HDB Flat: What Bedok South Horizon's Record Tells Every East-Side Upgrader — Roncasa Singapore property analysis
— Bedok
Bedok's First $1.54M HDB Flat: What Bedok South Horizon's Record Tells Every East-Side Upgrader

Bedok's first HDB above $1.5M just sold at Bedok South Horizon — $1,266 psf, 60% of resales now above $1M, and Bedok South MRT opens Dec ...

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HDB resale prices dip 0.2% in Sept 2026 — the first monthly fall in 14 months — Roncasa Singapore property analysis
— HDB prices
HDB resale prices dip 0.2% in Sept 2026 — the first monthly fall in 14 months

HDB resale prices slipped 0.2% in September 2026 — the first monthly decline in 14 months. Volume held, which tells you this isn’t a dema...

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Two HDB Records in Three Weeks — And the Number That Actually Matters Isn’t the Price — Roncasa Singapore property analysis
— Central Area
Two HDB Records in Three Weeks — And the Number That Actually Matters Isn’t the Price

Two HDB resale records in three weeks — $1.72M at Pinnacle@Duxton ($1,494 psf) and $1.59M in Kallang-Whampoa. The PSF inversion is what a...

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BTO Ceiling to $16,000, EC to $18,000: Singapore’s NDR Housing Reset and Who It Actually Unlocks
— BTO
BTO Ceiling to $16,000, EC to $18,000: Singapore’s NDR Housing Reset and Who It Actually Unlocks

Singapore raises the BTO income ceiling to $16,000 for families and EC ceiling to $18,000 — the first revision since 2019. Ronnie breaks ...

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92% of HDB Upgraders Budget Under $2.5M — Where Are They Actually Looking?
— 2026
92% of HDB Upgraders Budget Under $2.5M — Where Are They Actually Looking?

A PropNex survey of 1,533 flat owners shows 55% want to go private — but 92% are budgeting below $2.5 million. The real story is where th...

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A Changing Tide in the HDB Resale Market?
— HDB resale
A Changing Tide in the HDB Resale Market?

HDB resale median hit $630K all-time high as the price index dipped two straight quarters. The wait-out period was removed July 28. Here'...

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The Million-Dollar HDB Buyer Isn't Who You Think
— Bukit Merah
The Million-Dollar HDB Buyer Isn't Who You Think

A PropNex survey of 110 million-dollar HDB transactions flips the script on who's actually buying — and URA data through mid-July 2026 co...

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HDB to Upgrade 18,000 More Homes Under HIP Programme
— Analysis
HDB to Upgrade 18,000 More Homes Under HIP Programme

HDB expands upgrading programme, improving 18,000 homes to enhance liveability and estate longevity.

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Common Pitfalls for First time HDB Buyers
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Common Pitfalls for First time HDB Buyers

So what should you look out for during your first HDB Purchase?

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Prime BTO Flats at Pearl’s Hill: Are Higher Subsidy Clawbacks Changing the Game?
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Prime BTO Flats at Pearl’s Hill: Are Higher Subsidy Clawbacks Changing the Game?

Higher Prime BTO clawbacks may reshape returns, influencing buyer strategy and long-term housing decisions.

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HDB Resale Prices Pause: What a Flat Q4 2025 Means for Singapore Homebuyers
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HDB Resale Prices Pause: What a Flat Q4 2025 Means for Singapore Homebuyers

HDB resale prices plateau, offering buyers stability, improved affordability clarity, and reduced urgency today.

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Prime & Plus HDB Flats See Cooling Demand: What Buyers Should Know in 2026
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Prime & Plus HDB Flats See Cooling Demand: What Buyers Should Know in 2026

Prime and Plus HDB flats see softer demand amid stricter resale conditions.

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February 2026 HDB Sales: More Choices, Shorter Waits, Wider Affordability
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February 2026 HDB Sales: More Choices, Shorter Waits, Wider Affordability

February 2026 HDB sales expand choices with shorter waits, varied locations, and strong affordability support.

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A Calmer HDB Resale Market — But the Top End Is Still Climbing
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A Calmer HDB Resale Market — But the Top End Is Still Climbing

Overall HDB resale prices eased, yet million-dollar flats stayed resilient in prime locations.

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Singapore’s HDB Resale Market Enters a Healthier Phase as Supply Finally Catches Up
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Singapore’s HDB Resale Market Enters a Healthier Phase as Supply Finally Catches Up

A steady increase in housing supply is reshaping buyer behaviour and stabilising HDB resale prices.

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