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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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HDB Mattersnewest firstJan 2025 → Aug 2026
Resale Market Takes a Pause as Buyers Shift Toward New BTO Options
Resale Market Takes a Pause as Buyers Shift Toward New BTO Options

HDB resale demand cools sharply as buyers turn toward abundant new BTO supply options.

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HDB’s Expanding Support Costs Reflect Strong Push for Affordability and Estate Renewal
HDB’s Expanding Support Costs Reflect Strong Push for Affordability and Estate Renewal

HDB’s rising support costs show commitment to affordability, upgrading works, and long-term housing stability.

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More HDB Flat Owners Refinancing Bank Loans as Interest Drops
More HDB Flat Owners Refinancing Bank Loans as Interest Drops

Falling mortgage rates spark a wave of HDB owners refinancing to cheaper bank loans.

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HDB Launches 9,144 BTO Flats, Introducing Mount Pleasant and Berlayar Estates
HDB Launches 9,144 BTO Flats, Introducing Mount Pleasant and Berlayar Estates

Singapore’s housing landscape expands with landmark BTO launches at Mount Pleasant and Berlayar estates.

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3,300 Shorter-Wait BTO Flats to Launch in October: Faster Keys, New Concepts Ahead
3,300 Shorter-Wait BTO Flats to Launch in October: Faster Keys, New Concepts Ahead

HDB unveils 3,300 BTO flats with shorter waits across Bedok, Sengkang, and Yishun estates.

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Executive Condominiums Reach Record Highs: Rising Costs, Tight Supply, and Resilient Demand
Executive Condominiums Reach Record Highs: Rising Costs, Tight Supply, and Resilient Demand

ECs hit fresh highs in 2025 — land scarcity and fierce bidding push prices up.

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Could HDB Offer to Buy Old Flats That Do Not Undergo Vers?
Could HDB Offer to Buy Old Flats That Do Not Undergo Vers?

Old HDB flats face tough resale prospects, sparking discussion on HDB’s possible intervention.

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Time Running Out for Singapore’s Oldest HDB Flats: Prices Flatten, Demand Slows
Time Running Out for Singapore’s Oldest HDB Flats: Prices Flatten, Demand Slows

Singapore’s oldest HDB flats face slowing demand, lease decay pressures, and uncertain redevelopment pathways.

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Vers offers HDB homeowners peace of mind with fair exits, rejuvenation, and future security
Keep Vers for HDB Flats Simple & Fair: What It Means for Homeowners

Vers offers HDB homeowners peace of mind with fair exits, rejuvenation, and future security

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VERS vs SERS: What Every HDB Owner Should Know Before Selling an Older Flat
VERS vs SERS: What Every HDB Owner Should Know Before Selling an Older Flat

Thinking of selling your ageing HDB flat? VERS could change your strategy—here’s how.

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Why These 4 Sengkang ECs Could Be Your Next Smart Move
Why These 4 Sengkang ECs Could Be Your Next Smart Move

Four Sengkang ECs set for privatisation — prime location, strong growth, and rare potential."

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Can a Parent and Child SPR Buy a Resale HDB Flat in Singapore?
Can a Parent and Child SPR Buy a Resale HDB Flat in Singapore?

Unsure if 2 non-married SPRs can buy resale flat? Here’s what we found out.

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Why More BTO Flats — Not Cooling Measures — Hold the Key to Resale Stability
Why More BTO Flats — Not Cooling Measures — Hold the Key to Resale Stability

Data shows long-term supply, not curbs, is the main lever for HDB market health.

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Can a 60-Year-Old Widower Downsize to HDB or EC Without a Wait-Out Period?
Can a 60-Year-Old Widower Downsize to HDB or EC Without a Wait-Out Period?

60-year-old widower selling condo—can he buy HDB or EC without waiting 15 months?

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11 ECs Set to Go Private in 2026 — What It Means for Owners
11 ECs Set to Go Private in 2026 — What It Means for Owners

2026’s EC wave to privatise — unlocking profits, premium potential, and prime resale opportunities.

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Buying an HDB Resale Flat With a Foreign Fiancé(e)

A practical Q&A guide for Singapore Citizens planning to right-size with a non-resident partner

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Has lease decay set in for HDB flats
Has Lease Decay Set in for HDB Flats?

Unpacking the Data Behind Prices, Demand, and Buyer Sentiment in 2025 for Lease Decays

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2nd SBF Exercise from HDB — We Are Having the Biggest SBF Supply Since 2017
2nd SBF Exercise from HDB — We Are Having the Biggest SBF Supply Since 2017

Don’t miss July’s HDB launch—thousands of flats, shorter waits, and stabilising prices ahead.

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