Housing

Simon Lim, a regular opinion writer on Singapore’s current affairs, took to his Facebook on 11 September (Wednesday) to highlight that Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats are not at all affordable, and the grants that they’re offering to make it easier for people to purchase the flats are considered “dirty words” to him. Mr Lim started his post by …

More first-time HDB flat buyers will receive grants and more freedom in terms of choosing the size and location of their flats starting today (11 Sep), said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong. Speaking at the HDB Awards 2019 yesterday (10 Sep), Wong said that the government will increase the income ceiling from S$12,000 to S$14,000 for HDB flats, and …

by ValueChampion How much more affordable are homes in different areas of Johor compared to neighbourhoods in Singapore? We analysed median prices in both locations to find out. Separated by just the Straits of Johor, Johor and Singapore are familiar neighbours. However, their respective property markets vary significantly. For those considering purchasing a home in either location, it is useful to …

Aljunied GRC Member of Parliament (MP) and Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh yesterday evening (22 Aug) shared his experience of handling feedback from a resident in his ward regarding a malfunctioning lift in her housing block. The resident, who was named by Mr Singh as Mrs Goh, was eager to demonstrate the problem and how to supposedly “rectify” the issue, …

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) should equip all HDB households with smoke detectors and the Home Fire Alarm Device (HFAD), and utilise new technologies such as data visualisation to map areas where there are large concentrations of elderly residents in a bid to buttress fire safety, said Non-constituency Member of Parliament and Workers’ Party member Daniel Goh. Speaking in …

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has the right to impose rules against HDB owners who rear poultry in their flats without prior written consent, said National Parks Board (NParks). NParks told TODAY in response to queries regarding the case of one of Singapore’s leading chicken rearers Eric Woo that HDB owners “are also subject to rules of their landlord, …

by ValueChampion How much do the most expensive HDB flats cost around Singapore? We set out to compare the top list prices in each neighbourhood. While the public housing system in Singapore has helped many families achieve the goal of homeownership, prices have continued to rise over the years. Even if you’re very frugal, it can be fun to daydream about …

The government announced yesterday (9 May) changes to CPF (Central Provident Fund) and Housing Development Board (HDB) rules, which will enable buyers to use more of their CPF to buy the older flats with shorter lease. The changes, which apply to the purchase of HDB flats, private properties and executive condominiums, take effect today (10 May). Under the current rules, …

by ValueChampion Have you ever thought about commuting to your job in Singapore from Malaysia to save money? We calculated the costs and benefits to see if it’s worth considering. For those of us that are always trying to save money, moving to a new neighborhood in hopes of lower housing costs is a common idea. But what about a different …

Recently, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat addressed the issue of the new 99-year-lease Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats which has been generating scepticism from the public due to its rental aspect. Mr Heng, who was quoted by TodayOnline in its report, claimed that a 25-year-old Singaporean buying a new HDB flat would still have more than 30 years of …