Crunchy Bytes
- CDL Homebuyerportal
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min read
Crunchy Bytes #7 - CPF interest rate floor of 4% for SMRA extended till end-2023, HDB loan interest rate still at 2.6%
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The interest rate floor on the Special, Medisave, and Retirement Account (SMRA) monies will remain at 4 per cent for another year until Dec. 31, 2023.
In a joint press release, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board and the Housing and Development Board (HDB) said on Sep. 21, that CPF members below 55 years old will continue to earn up to 5 per cent interest on the first S$60,000 of their combined balances, with up to S$20,000 from the Ordinary Account.
Crunchy Bytes #6 - Cross Island Line phase 2 to open by 2032 with 6 MRT stations, from Turf City to Jurong Lake District
SINGAPORE - Phase two of the Cross Island MRT line (CRL) will comprise six stations from Turf City to Jurong Lake District, including interchanges with the Downtown Line at King Albert Park and the East-West Line at Clementi.
The remaining two stations along the 15km stretch are Maju, which is located next to the Singapore University of Social Sciences, and West Coast.
CRL phase two is slated to open by 2032, with construction works expected to begin in 2023.
Crunchy Bytes #5 - I've Lived At The Brownstone EC For 4 Years: Here's My Review Of What
It's Like To Stay In This Family Executive Condominium.
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Even today, there are some people that feel that Canberra is just too far away a location to consider.
And so can you imagine back in 2015 (when the details of the upcoming Bukit Canberra were not even announced yet), how much harder it must have been to convince those who live outside the area to consider a project in this area?
Crunchy Bytes #4 - 230,000 children to receive S$200 Child Development Account top-ups
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SINGAPORE: About 230,000 children will each receive a one-off top-up of S$200 to their Child Development Account (CDA) from Thursday (Sep 8).
The CDA top-up will benefit all Singaporean children aged six and below in 2022, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said in a joint press release on Monday.
Crunchy Bytes #3 - Fun Activities For The September School Holidays
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The annual September School Holidays is here again! From 3 till 11 September 2022, check out the reads for children-friendly events and activities available this year!
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Crunchy Bytes #2 Go on a Pokémon-themed flight and catch exclusive Pokémon at Gardens by the Bay with Pokémon Air Adventures
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Travellers will get to board a plane decorated with classic Pokémon like Pikachu, Psyduck, Lapras, and more. The entire flight will be Pokémon-themed, from seat covers to baggage compartments sporting Pikachu decals.
Crunchy Bytes #1 - Celebrate Mid-Autumn At These IG-Worthy Light Displays In Singapore
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From colourful lanterns, impressive street decorations, unique mooncakes and other Chinese traditions…the city has taken measures to make 2022 extra special. And, like most Singaporeans, we love an iconic photo. So why not take advantage of the most instagrammable Mid Autumn light displays across the city. Here’s six of the best ones to explore for picture-perfect moments.
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