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Better Housing Policies For Singles? 4 Things We Wish To See In The Singapore Property Market In 2023
2022's BTO ramp-up, resale cooling measures and rental rebound in Singapore's property market, plus four policy changes we want to see in 2023.
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Should We Build More HDB Maisonettes? 5 Convincing Reasons Why
HDB stopped building maisonettes in 1995, but here are 5 reasons why bringing back this double-storey layout could still benefit extended families today.
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The Story Of HDB’s Struggles With The DBSS: Why It Was Doomed To Fail
DBSS flats mixed private design with public housing, but workmanship and pricing issues led HDB to scrap the scheme.
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Singaporeans Share Their Frustrations About “Affordable” Public Housing: Here Are Some Of The Best Points From Reddit
Reddit users debate HDB affordability, from BTO wait times to single versus dual-income costs and resale flats hitting an eight-year price peak.
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4 Ways URA’s New Move To Curb Shoebox Units In Central Areas Could Affect The Singapore Property Market
URA's shoebox apartment curbs hit central Singapore from 2023, affecting developers, en-bloc prices and options for singles and couples.
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The Real Effect Of Loan Curbs On The Singapore Property Market: A Quick Look Back At History
A look back at Singapore's loan curbs since 2010, including LTV ratio changes for HDB, and how long prices took to react.
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“I’m Essentially Homeless For 15 Months Now”: New Cooling Measures Leaving Some Homeowners In A Difficult Situation
New cooling measures force a 15-month wait before buying resale HDB, leaving downgraders like single buyer M without a home.
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