Category: HDB NEWS

DBSS and EC: Eligibility for loans and grants

Tags: HOUSING GRANT, DBSS, INCOME CEILING, EC, EXECUTIVE CONDO, DESIGN BUILD SELL SCHEME, CPF LOAN

Lots of us are pretty confused over the new rules regarding HDB's Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS). Do we qualify for this loan, that grant and so on? Is it any different from executive condos (EC)? Here's a quick breakdown of DBSS and ECs rules and requirements.» Read more

Posted on 30-08-2010 11:38 | By John

Category: HDB NEWS

PRs to get less grants when buying HDB flats

Tags: GRANT, PR, IMMIGRATION, INFLUX, ETHNIC INTEGRATION POLICY, QUOTA, CITIZEN

Now it is a little bit more attractive for a PR to take up Singaporean citizenship...but will it really work?
» Read more

Posted on 08-03-2010 14:16 | By Francis

Category: HDB NEWS

Applications for Additional Housing Grant double

Tags: HDB, , GRANT, AHG, SUBSIDY

Whether it is a sign of the times, or just more people being able to qualify for its strict criteria, HDB has seen a two-fold jump in applications for the Additional Housing Grant...» Read more

Posted on 02-09-2009 12:01 | By Francis

Category: GENERAL NEWS

Five buildings receive grants for solar panels

Tags: GREEN, SOLAR PANEL, GRANT

5 buildings in Singapore have received grants to install solar panels. The amount was not revealed but firms can receive up to 40% from the grant. So far $8 million has been given out of this $20 million scheme.» Read more

Posted on 23-05-2009 09:22 | By Yeo ZH

Category: GENERAL NEWS

Budget 2009: Greater savings for households

Tags: UTILITIES, BUDGET 2009, HOUSEHOLD, CONSERVANCY, CPF, HOUSING GRANT, PROPERTY TAX

The Budget for 2009 was released yesterday and we bring you the property-related highlights and a brief explanation of what this will mean to all of us.

» Read more» Read more

Posted on 23-01-2009 15:59 | By Yeo ZH