SINGAPORE: Singapore said on Wednesday it is providing temporary relief for property developers hit by disruptions to construction and home sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic amid disrupted supply chains and manpower shortages.
The measures include allowing developers to extend the completion time for projects and relaxation of a rule that penalises some firms for not building and selling homes in a timely fashion.
“The government will continue to ensure that prices for private residential properties remain broadly consistent with economic fundamentals,” authorities said.
Singapore has implemented a two-month social distancing “circuit breaker” aimed at stemming the spread of the coronavirus that is due to last until June 1.
“The circuit breaker measures put in place from 7 April also saw the suspension of work at construction sites, operations at housing developers’ sales galleries, and home viewings,” the government said.
Private home prices in Singapore fell 1% in the first quarter ahead of the stricter lockdown measures. – May 6, 2020, Reuters
