Tag: Public housing
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Neighbours call for action as Kāinga Ora tenant fires household items over fence
Growing tension on a quiet street Residents in a suburban neighbourhood around Kāinga Ora housing have reported a persistent disturbance as a tenant has begun regularly throwing household items over a boundary fence. The ongoing behavior has strained neighbourly relations and prompted formal complaints to the housing provider, as concerned residents seek a safe and…
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Prime HDB flats: oversubscribed no more as supply rises, demand eases in Singapore
Introduction: A new framework reshapes demand for Prime HDB flats In Singapore, the rollout of the Prime, Plus and Standard classification framework for new HDB flats marked a notable shift in the housing landscape. A year after the policy took effect and a ramped-up supply followed, demand dynamics for the choicest locations show signs of…
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Prime HDB Flats: Demand Eases as Supply Rises under New Framework
Overview: A New Framework, Agile Demand In the year since Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB) introduced its Prime, Plus, and Standard classification framework, the market for newly launched flats in top locations has begun to reflect a shift in demand. The reclassification, paired with a ramped-up supply, aimed to rebalance a market that had…
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Court Halts Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata Week After Protests Led by Jalang’o
Judicial Stop Comes After a Week of Protests The Environment and Land Court has temporarily halted the construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, a week after public demonstrations drew attention to the plan. The ruling, issued on December 11, marks a significant pause in a project championed as a solution to housing…
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Threats in the hall, blood on the floor: ‘Trauma Tower’ racks up most police calls in Kingston
Behind the nickname: Trauma Tower and Kingston’s policing reality In Kingston, Ontario, a public housing high-rise known colloquially as “Trauma Tower” has become a symbol of ongoing safety challenges for residents, city officials, and police. The building at the heart of the story has long residents describing it as a place where distress, disputes and…
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Residents push back against bold repaint of Jalan Bukit Merah HDB blocks
Community debate erupts as Jalan Bukit Merah HDB blocks are repainted Residents in the Jalan Bukit Merah area are voicing strong opinions after a recent repaint of several HDB blocks, with some describing the new colors as far from what they expected for Singapore’s public housing landscape. What began as a routine maintenance update has…
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Residents Push Back Over Jalan Bukit Merah HDB Block Colour: From Furnaces to “Red Light District”
Rising Discontent as HDB Blocks Receive a New Coat In recent weeks, parts of Jalan Bukit Merah have undergone a repainting exercise for several HDB blocks. What began as a routine upgrade for many residents has spiraled into a heated debate about taste, community identity, and the broader impact of colour on daily living. A…
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Ireland’s Rent Crisis: What Can the Government Do to Fix It
Introduction: A Crisis That Demands Action The rental market in Ireland has become a pressure cooker, with rising rents, limited supply, and long waiting lists for affordable homes. Across cities and towns, renters worry that wage growth isn’t keeping pace with the prices they must pay each month. This article examines the core challenges and…
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HDB Launches 9,144 BTO Flats, Introducing Mount Pleasant and Berlayar Estates
Major BTO Release Expands Housing Options Across Singapore Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB) expanded home ownership possibilities with a larger Build-To-Order (BTO) sale, introducing 9,144 flats across 10 projects. The package includes the debut of two new estates: Mount Pleasant in Toa Payoh and Berlayar on the former Keppel Club site in Bukit Merah.…
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HDB Launches 9,144 BTO Flats Across New Mount Pleasant and Berlayar Estates, Plus Shorter Waits in Other Projects
Overview: A major BTO launch to refresh Singapore’s public housing options Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB) kicked off the October BTO exercise with a record-breaking sale of 9,144 flats. The launch introduces two new estates and broadens the geographic reach of public housing, spanning Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Jurong East, Sengkang,…