Businesses will now have greater clarity and certainty when making decisions relating to land betterment charges (LBC) following improvements made to the system, announced Minister for Law Edwin Tong.Tong, who is also Second Minister for Home Affairs, made the announcement at the Real Estate Developer's Association of Singapore's (Redas) spring festival lunch event at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel on Friday (Feb 27) afternoon.Citing changes made to the temporary occupation licence process for showflat sites in November 2025, Tong said that this is an example of how collaboration between the Government and private sector has translated into tangible improvements.«This example is one of open dialogue and willingness to find practical solutions (and) benefits not just developers, but ultimately all Singaporeans who aspire to own quality homes,» the minister added. Read more