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En Bloc Reform Proposals and Lakeside Towers' Third Attempt Dominate Headlines
Published 6 August 2026 · Covers news from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Proposed changes to Singapore's collective sale consent thresholds could make it easier for older condos to proceed with en bloc sales, while Lakeside Towers has relaunched its tender at $350 million for the third time. Rental prices continue to climb despite increased housing supply, adding pressure for buyers and tenants alike.
- Singapore's proposed en bloc reforms could reduce the consent threshold to 70% for condos aged 40–59 years and 65% for those 60 years and older, down from the current 80% requirement — a change that could meaningfully alter the collective sale landscape for older developments [4].
- Lakeside Towers, a 45-year-old leasehold condo along Yuan Ching Road, has launched its third collective sale tender with the reserve price held unchanged at $350 million, having failed to find a buyer in 2018, 2022, and 2023 [3].
- Stacked Homes reports that rental prices in Singapore are still climbing even as more homes enter the market in 2026, suggesting supply additions alone have not been sufficient to ease rental pressure [5].
- A couple living overseas is weighing whether to retain their fully paid HDB flat near Little India — currently yielding $2,900 per month in rent — or sell and reinvest, with lease decay cited as a key concern in the decision [2].
- A High Court ruling in a defamation case involving a Costa Del Sol resident addressed qualified privilege, AGM voting rules, and the Management Council's authority to install basketball netting without owner approval — a reminder of the legal risks that can arise from condo governance disputes [1].
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- [2]We Own A Fully Paid HDB But Live Overseas. Should We Keep It For Retirement Or Sell To Reinvest?
Stacked Homes · 05/08/2026
- [3]Why This 45-Year-Old Condo Is Making A Third En Bloc Attempt With A $350 Million Price Tag
Stacked Homes · 05/08/2026
- [4]A New Proposal Could Revive En Bloc Hopes For Older Condos — Here’s What Owners Need To Know
Stacked Homes · 05/08/2026
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Note: This insight was AI-synthesised from the sources above. SifuProperty does not predict prices or recommend buy/sell timing. For decisions on a specific property, talk to a CEA-registered agent. Nothing here is financial or investment advice.