Executive Condominium News Today

With Chinese New Year over, it's house-hunting season again; but it's no surprise that buyers are a little bewildered. If you've been away from the property scene for a few years, the prices today are nothing short of stunning — from fringe region condos crossing $2 million, to warnings against "proven" prime regions. Here are a few things to take...

The Central Provident Fund (CPF) was created to help Singaporeans save enough for retirement. Your wages are deposited into three accounts that make up your CPF: Ordinary Account (OA), Special Account (SA), and Retirement Account (RA). One of these, the OA is the account that younger workers will become most familiar with, as it is more than just a simple...

Singapore's property market is poised for an exciting year in 2024, with several new condominium launches offering a range of options to potential homeowners and investors. This article delves into the details of six notable condo developments set to shape the residential landscape of the city-state. Nestled in Bukit Batok West Ave 5, District 23, Lumina Grand (EC) marks a...

In the expansive landscape of the Government Land Sales (GLS) programme for H1 2024, a total of 10 promising sites have emerged. This article is dedicated to unravelling the potential of residential sites that are poised to attract substantial demand from developers. But first, here's an overview of of what we're working with: On the Confirmed List, there are nine...

With new launch private condos reaching around $2,100+ psf, it’s not surprising buyers are turning to the Executive Condominium (EC) and resale market. The prize picks for the coming year may be resale ECs just reaching their fifth year — these projects no longer have an MOP (and are new), are still likely among the most affordable options, and are...

With new launches currently averaging over $2,000 psf, even HDB upgraders may find themselves priced out. This is where the Executive Condominium (EC) may come in handy as a stepping stone. For families that need three or four-bedder units, ECs may be one of the few (new) options where prices can still fall below $1.5 million. This is especially the...

Is engaging a friend as your property agent a good idea? This woman, who sold an EC and bought an HDB flat, found out the hard way.

Introduced in 2005 but discontinued in 2011, Singapore's Design, Build & Sell Scheme (DBSS) remains a topic of conversation, even if it's for its relatively short lifespan. This unique housing scheme aimed to elevate public housing by bringing in private property developers for construction, a departure from the traditional approach of the Housing and Development Board (HDB). Yet, despite the...

While Singapore buyers are getting more affordable HDB flats as their first home, Daniel Heng, 25, opted for a condo. Why and how did he do it?

A Tesla driver has sparked outrage after being seen using electricity at a carpark to charge his car, apparently on more than one occasion. Photos sent to Stomp show the Tesla being charged at the carpark of Sol Acres, an Executive Condominium (EC) in Choa Chu Kang, on Sunday (July 30), at around 3pm. Stomp contributor J, who alerted Stomp...