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Redas calls for stronger push to attract young talent in built-environment sector

Generic photo for stories related to HDB ,public housing, BTO. Also for SERS and VERS related stories. SERS (Selective Enbloc Redevelopment Scheme) is a compulsory program for older HDB flats, offering market-value compensation and a new home, while the newer, voluntary Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (VERS) is for flats at least 70 years old and requires resident consensus, with less generous compensation expected due to the flats' age and shorter remaining leases.
Economy & Policy

Vers should not create a lottery effect or become a wealth-generating programme: Chee Hong Tat 

Berlayar estate's first Build-to-Order project, Berlayar Residences, comprises 870 new public housing units.
Property

October launch of 870-unit Berlayar BTO to kick-start Greater Southern Waterfront revamp

Older neighbourhoods and estates will be rejuvenated to make them more liveable vibrant and senior-friendly, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said.
Economy & Policy

Singapore to review public housing income ceiling, study options for singles, seniors, large families

The government intends to streamline work processes for businesses, reducing time and costs, said Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat.
Property

Government to simplify change-of-use process for some commercial spaces: Chee Hong Tat

Beyond building more, the government will also build faster, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said in a media interview in August.
Property

HDB to raise BTO supply by 10% to 55,000 flats between 2025 and 2027: Chee Hong Tat 

(Pls note: EMBARGOED till 10 Aug 6pm) National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat pictured during an interview with the media at the Ministry of National Development on August 5, 2025.
Property

No more Sers for older HDB estates for now, but voluntary scheme likely to begin in the 2030s

CMG20250208-NgohSB02/吴先邦/王辉雯/Launch of Somerset Reset youth engagement campaign to shape the future of Somerset Belt[Level 4 Dance Studio, *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link, Singapore 237978]Generic of private apartments at sunset. Tags: properties, Condo, condominium, private housing, home, apartments, luxury, real estate, property
Property

Higher seller’s stamp duty a warning shot to speculators but unlikely to cause market distress 

The leases of existing golf courses Orchid Country Club in Yishun and Warren Golf & Country Club in Choa Chu Kang end in 2030.
Property

Orchid Country Club, Science Park sites among plots rezoned for housing

An artist’s impression of upcoming developments in Bishan.
Property

Bishan to get over 2 million sq ft of office space, new integrated development

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