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Katong Shophouses Listed at $16M as Agent Compliance Issues Surface
Published 13 June 2026 · Covers news from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
Today's news spans a freehold commercial listing in Katong, large affordable HDB options across several towns, and a regulatory reminder that property agents are racking up offences in due diligence and advertising. A human-interest piece also highlights why one family chose a $1M HDB over a condo.
- Two freehold conservation shophouses at 57 and 59 East Coast Road, Katong, are listed at $16M combined, with a current GFA of approximately 4,500 sq ft and a maximum allowable GFA of 7,563 sq ft under a 3.0 GPR; no ABSD applies and foreign buyers are eligible, according to Stacked Homes. [2]
- EdgeProp.sg reports that property agents are accumulating the most regulatory offences in areas of due diligence, advertising, and HDB eligibility checks — a reminder for buyers and sellers to verify agent compliance before engaging. [5]
- The Independent Singapore News profiles new parents who chose a S$1 million HDB flat over a condo, citing reasons that reflect a broader trade-off calculation some buyers are making in the current market. [1]
- Stacked Homes highlights five 5-room HDB flats above 1,400 sq ft priced from $598,000, located across Jurong West, Jurong East, Teck Whye, Woodlands, and Tampines — offering a reference point for buyers seeking larger resale HDB units at sub-$700K price levels. [3]
Sources
- [1]New parents opted for a S$1 million HDB over a condo — here’s why - The Independent Singapore News
Google News — Singapore property · 12/06/2026
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- [3]Here Are 5 Large 5-Room HDB Flats With 1,400 Sqft+ Space — From $598K
Stacked Homes · 12/06/2026
- [5]Property agents rack up most offences for due diligence, advertising, HDB eligibility failures - EdgeProp.sg
Google News — Singapore property · 12/06/2026
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