Parliament gives Singapore contractors, developers four-month extension to complete, deliver projects


Construction works were first forced to stop during the circuit breaker period.- ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A law passed in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3) will provide a universal four-month extension for construction projects to be completed, including Build-To-Order flats.

It will also allow property buyers who incur out-of-pocket costs due to construction delays - like renting a place to stay - to seek reimbursement from developers, including the Housing and Development Board (HDB).

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