It’s been one year since the introduction of HDB’s Prime, Plus and Standard classification framework.

But while Prime flats continue to attract strong interest, demand for Plus flats has been more uneven, with some buyers appearing cautious about taking on tighter resale conditions, without a clear location premium.

So what does this tell us about buyer behaviour, affordability, and the effectiveness of the new framework so far?

And as more flats come on stream, what could this mean for future demand across different locations?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nizam AR, Associate at ERA Realty Network, for more insights. 

It&rsquo;s been one year since the introduction of HDB&rsquo;s Prime, Plus and Standard classification framework.
But while Prime flats continue to attract strong interest, demand for Plus flats has been more uneven, with some buyers appearing cautious about taking on tighter resale conditions, without a clear location premium.
So what does this tell us about buyer behaviour, affordability, and the effectiveness of the new framework so far?
And as more flats come on stream, what could this mean for future demand across different locations?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nizam AR, Associate at ERA Realty Network, for more insights.&nbsp;

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion.

The Big Story: Why Prime HDBs loses steam, while Plus flats see uneven demand

Electricity retailers are rolling out new plans and promotions as more households look to lock in their electricity rates amid higher energy costs.

The proportion of households on fixed-price plans has risen from 36.6% in February to 38.4% in September, while retailers have introduced new discounts, rebates and longer-term fixed-price contracts.

So what is driving this shift, what do the different plans actually offer and what should households look out for when deciding whether to switch?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Sung Jinseok, Research Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute at the National University of Singapore, to find out more. 

Electricity retailers are rolling out new plans and promotions as more households look to lock in their electricity rates amid higher energy costs.
The proportion of households on fixed-price plans has risen from 36.6% in February to 38.4% in September, while retailers have introduced new discounts, rebates and longer-term fixed-price contracts.
So what is driving this shift, what do the different plans actually offer and what should households look out for when deciding whether to switch?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Sung Jinseok, Research Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute at the National University of Singapore, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Households are locking in their electricity rates as prices rise. Is it time to lock in yours?

How much should you have to compromise when living with someone else? And if you’re both paying for a shared space, should one person ever be able to claim it for themselves?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada unpack the tricky realities of sharing a home, after one woman says her roommate has been taking over their shared home office for hours at a time for confidential meetings.

How much should you have to compromise when living with someone else? And if you&rsquo;re both paying for a shared space, should one person ever be able to claim it for themselves?
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada unpack the tricky realities of sharing a home, after one woman says her roommate has been taking over their shared home office for hours at a time for confidential meetings.

What’s Trending: How much should you have to compromise when living with someone else?

For many young Singaporeans, investing used to feel like something you started much later in life — once you had a stable career, a steady income and enough savings. But that mindset appears to be changing. 

So what makes someone want to invest so young? Is Gen Z becoming more financially savvy, or are rising costs, uncertainty and constant exposure to financial content changing the way young people think about money?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sim Swee Kee, who is a Republic Polytechnic student to find out why he began investing as soon as he turned 18 years old. 

For many young Singaporeans, investing used to feel like something you started much later in life &mdash; once you had a stable career, a steady income and enough savings. But that mindset appears to be changing.&nbsp;
So what makes someone want to invest so young? Is Gen Z becoming more financially savvy, or are rising costs, uncertainty and constant exposure to financial content changing the way young people think about money?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sim Swee Kee, who is a Republic Polytechnic student to find out why he began investing as soon as he turned 18 years old.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Why Prime HDBs loses steam, while Plus flats see uneven demand

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