Fernvale Dew residents criticize HDB’s rectification work as “secondary school student”-like

A resident of the Fernvale Dew HDB Build-To-Order (BTO) estate launched an online petition two weeks ago, alleging that owners received keys to their flats even though the project was incomplete, and claiming that the workmanship was shoddy. The petition, which had 119 signatures as of April 5, demanded that the Housing and Development Board (HDB) rectify the alleged poor workmanship and delays in the estate. The HDB responded that the majority of the reported issues have been resolved within two weeks. Despite this, netizens have expressed disappointment with the HDB’s workmanship, with one resident lambasting the quality of the rectification work as being done by a “secondary school student”.

Residents of Fernvale Dew HDB BTO estate petition against poor workmanship and delayed rectification works

Fernvale Dew HDB Build-To-Order estate residents claim poor workmanship and delayed rectification works in an online petition, with over 110 signatures, alleging that keys were issued despite ongoing construction works in the estate, citing multiple defects. Responding to the allegations, HDB stated that the majority of reported issues have been resolved within two weeks and that the feedback pertains to “minor defects”. HDB claims that contractors have concealed defects instead of carrying out proper rectification work, which it described as “unprofessional and lacking in integrity”.

3-room Bidadari flat rented out at S$4,100, before reaching MOP, with HDB approval

A 3-room HDB flat in Bidadari was rented out for S$4,100 per month, with HDB’s approval despite the five-year mandatory occupation rule. HDB stated that exceptions are granted on a case-by-case basis due to unforeseen circumstances. Some netizens urge HDB to regulate rental prices, citing concerns about high rental prices being exploited for speculation.

PM Lee repeats narrative on HDB flats being good homes and valuable nest eggs for retirement

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the ruling People’s Action Party(PAP) government had promised that all Housing Development Board (HDB) flats would be both good homes and valuable nest eggs for retirement. However, narrative has been contested by the recent controversy over the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS), where residents at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 are being forced out of their 43-year-old flats and having to fork out additional cash or CPF funds to purchase a replacement flat of equivalent size and convenience. 

5-room HDB flat in Ang Mo Kio rented out at a record-breaking rate of S$6,500

A five-room HDB flat in Ang Mo Kio, created by combining two units, was rented out at a record-breaking rate of S$6500 amid an upward spiral of rental in 2023 due to rising costs and surging demand in Singapore.

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

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.

HDB piloting Joint Singles Scheme Operator-Run model to improve rental housing schemes for singles

Singapore’s HDB is piloting the JSS-OR model to allow singles to apply for a public rental flat individually, without having to find a flatmate first

Teo Chee Hean repeats allegations about WP Housing Paper at Edusave Awards ceremony

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HDB’s grants system for flats to be automated after AGO report found monies wrongly distributed to 12 ineligible applicants

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