Tag: Public housing
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DHSUD: Over 400 Families to Benefit from Occidental Mindoro Mass Housing
New Milestone for Mass Housing in the Philippines The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is advancing a major housing initiative in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, marking the first nationwide horizontal mass housing project under the Marcos administration. The program aims to provide stable, affordable homes for more than 400 families, reinforcing the government’s…
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Shorter Waits for 1,300 BTO Flats in February; Tampines Project Ready in Under 2 Years
Singapore Announces February BTO Sale With Shorter Waits Singapore’s housing market is set to welcome a batch of Build-To-Order (BTO) flats with notably shorter waiting times. In the upcoming February sales exercise, about 1,300 flats will be offered across three projects located in Tampines and Sembawang. The initiative aims to reduce the typical waiting period…
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New Tampines and Sembawang BTO Flats Cut Waiting Time in February Sale
February BTO Sale: 1,300 Flats Across Tampines and Sembawang Singapore’s housing market is set to welcome more buyers this February as HDB launches about 1,300 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats across three projects in Tampines and Sembawang. The new intake aims to shorten the waiting period for new homeowners while expanding choices in popular estates. Industry analysts…
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Leftist Mamdani to Take Over as New York Mayor Under Trump’s Shadow
New York installation under a political shadow As the calendar flips to 2026, the city that never sleeps prepares for a historic transition. Mamdani, described by supporters as a leftist candidate with a reformist agenda, is set to take the oath of office in an unorthodox venue — an abandoned subway stop — signaling a…
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2026 Property Outlook: Key Moves from 2025 and What Buyers Should Expect Next
2026 Property Outlook: What’s Next After a Busy 2025 Singapore’s property landscape is poised to evolve further in 2026 as the government expands and clarifies housing policies following a busy 2025. With more transparency on the Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (VERS) and ongoing attention to housing supply, potential buyers and investors should be prepared for…
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Tiong Bahru Holdouts: Why Some SIT Flat Owners Won’t Budge, Even for S$1 Million
Why Some SIT Flats in Tiong Bahru Hold Onto Duty, Not Just Property In Singapore’s beloved Tiong Bahru district, a quiet but stubborn chapter is unfolding among longtime residents living in former Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) flats. Despite speculative offers that reach into the millions of dollars, a number of owners are choosing not…
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Surviving Summer in Roebourne: Australia’s Hottest Town
Introduction: Facing the furnace of Roebourne Roebourne, a small town on the Western Australian coast, sits on the edge of cyclone season and the frontline of climate extremes. In recent summers, residents have faced days when thermometers flirt with or surpass 50C, turning everyday life into a test of endurance. Public housing blocks, often without…
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Roebourne Heat: Surviving Australia’s Hottest Summers
Across the Oven-Like Town Roebourne sits on the edge of the vast Western Australian coastline, where the climate feels less like weather and more like a daily trial. In summer, the town endures heat that can creep into homes through cracked walls and poorly insulated ceilings. For public housing residents, cooling options are limited, often…
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Surviving the Summer: Life in Australia’s Hottest Town When Public Housing Struggles with 50C Heat
In the Shadow of Extreme Heat On the Western Australian coast, the town of Roebourne sits in a brutal spotlight during the long, dry Australian summer. It is a place where temperatures routinely spike and the air feels thick with heat. For public housing residents, the situation is not merely uncomfortable—it is dangerous. In weeks…
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Resident Demands R50k Per Person to Vacate Ginger Park in Paulshof, Johannesburg
Overview of the Allegation A resident in an informal settlement at Ginger Park, Paulshof, just north of Johannesburg, is alleged to have demanded that neighboring residents pay him and his family members R50,000 each as a prerequisite for vacating the area. The claim surfaced during an oversight visit led by Johannesburg’s Human Settlements MMC Mlungisi…