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Time to pay heed to weak participation in state land tenders  

The government could explore ways to raise developers’ participation at these tenders

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Leslie Yee

Leslie Yee

Published Mon, Apr 15, 2024 · 06:36 PM
    • If participation by housing developers at state land tenders is weak, there may be insufficient completed private homes in a few years time. This could push prices up.
    • If participation by housing developers at state land tenders is weak, there may be insufficient completed private homes in a few years time. This could push prices up. PHOTO: BT FILE

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