Ministry of National Development

The Ministry of National Development (MND) is responsible for national land use planning and development.

Gov't revises LTV limit and grants to cool HDB market

The LVT limit for HDB housing was reduced to 75%.

Young couples to enjoy lower Initial down payment for HDB flats 

The government has reduced the initial down payment to 2.5% of the flat price. 

Gov't requires all firms hiring foreign construction workers to register under CRS

Amongst the requirements to register is a minimum paid-up capital of $50,000.

Gov’t to introduce enhancements to Standard Consultancy Agreement

The changes will maintain fair and timely pay for consultants in public-sector projects, amongst others.

Gov’t ramps up private housing supply on Confirmed List to 5,450 units

This marks the highest housing supply on the confirmed list since 2H13.

How the new BTO classification framework can keep public housing affordable in SG

Under the framework, BTO flats will be classified into Standard, Plus, and Prime.

Which sites are included in the 2H23 GLS programme?

The 2H23 programme comprises eight confirmed list sites and nine reserved list sites.

Gov't mulls increasing portion of Shorter Waiting Time flats in overall supply

They plan to launch around 2,000 to 3,000 of such flats each year by 2025.

How the gov't will prioritise public housing for those who badly need homes

It is studying whether first-timer couples with children should be prioritised.

New property cooling measures: Gov’t imposes stringent housing loan limits 

This includes a 15-month wait-out period when selling a flat.

Tech innovation, citizen participation key to emerge from crisis: Lee

National Development Minister Desmond Lee said this in a recent speech.

Private housing supply under GLS programme up to 3,505 units in H2

The supply will cater to the strong housing demand.