Housing
Executive condo policy to be reviewed following affordability concerns: Chee Hong Tat
[SINGAPORE] Singapore is reviewing its executive condominium (EC) policy given concerns over affordability, said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat on Wednesday (March 4).
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