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Concerns raised over shared facilities and pandemic risks in HDB’s new rental model for low-income singles

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HDB’s new Single Room Shared Facilities model for low-income singles has raised concerns over the practicality of sharing bathrooms during possible pandemics.

While HDB has appointed an operator to manage the site, one netizen believes enforcement and CCTV are needed to ensure that tenants follow the rules.

Some have also suggested allowing tenants to rent a unit together for a reasonable price, rather than sharing facilities.

Is the music for the asset enhancement policy coming to a stop?

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Investing in Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats was once touted as an excellent way to build a retirement fund. But with the declining returns on HDB flats, one might say that putting money into the Central Provident Fund (CPF) may be more lucrative than relying on the appreciation of HDB flats. This is especially so since the older the flat gets, the lower its value.

“Who will paint his house all red?”; Netizens poke fun at HDB’s Tampines red-themed flat

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SINGAPORE  — Recently, a new HDB project in Tampines has raised eyebrows among citizens due to its red tiles and paint that create a spooky atmosphere when the corridor lights are on at night. A TikToker shared a video of the interior of Block 640B on Tampines Street 62, which is part of Tampines GreenVines, … Read more

Singapore tightens rules for BTO flat applicants, turning first-time rejections into second-timers

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The Singaporean government has announced that it will be tightening the rules for Build-To-Order (BTO) flat applicants to ensure a more efficient allocation of flats. This was said by National Development Minister Desmond Lee on Thursday (2 Mar) during the Committee of Supply debate for the budget of the ministry. First-timer applicants who do not … Read more

Baey Yam Keng visits red-themed lift lobbies at Tampines GreenVines HDB project amid controversy

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The red lift lobbies at the Tampines GreenVines HDB project have been making headlines recently, with visitors and residents expressing discomfort with the design. Some people have even called it spooky and eerie, especially when the corridor lights are on at night. On February 28, a TikToker shared a video clip showing the interior of … Read more

Netizens raise doubts over affordability of new BTO flats launched by HDB, with 4-room flats priced S$288-375k in non-mature town

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SINGAPORE  —  On Tuesday (28 February), the Housing and Development Board (HDB) launched 4,428 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats for sale. Ranging from two-room flexi to five-room units, these flats are spread across five projects in the housing estates of Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown, Jurong West, and Tengah. The median waiting time for these five projects is about 4.4 years. HDB … Read more

HDB launches 4,428 Build-To-Order flats, including two Prime Location Housing projects with 10-year MOP

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SINGAPORE  —  On Tuesday (28 February), the Housing and Development Board (HDB) launched 4,428 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats for sale, including two projects under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model in Dover Forest and Farrer Park. These two projects, situated in the mature estates of Queenstown and Kallang/Whampoa, have stricter buying and selling conditions, including a … Read more

5-room resale HDB flat in Sengkang sold for S$928,000 after it completes its MOP

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SINGAPORE— Ever moving so closer to million-dollar HDB resale flats at Sengkang, a 1,206 sq ft HDB 5-room Built-To-Order (BTO) flat, which has recently completed its five-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) was sold for S$928,000, equivalent to around S$770 psf. The flat is situated on the 10th to 12th floor of Blk 216C Compassvale Drive, just … Read more