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HDB Matters.

BTO, resale, MOP timing and the policy shifts that actually affect your flat. No fluff, just the numbers and what they mean.

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HDB Matters — newest firstDec 2024 → Aug 2026
Understanding HDB Loans & CPF for Flats with Short Leases
Understanding HDB Loans & CPF for Flats with Short Leases

Understanding the Implications of Buying an HDB Flat with a Remaining Lease of Less Than 95 Years

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Singapore public housing rated as highly attainable, affordable: reports
Singapore Public Housing Rated Highly Attainable and Affordable

Singapore's public housing remains highly attainable and affordable, despite rising resale prices in 2024.

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The upcoming Pasir Ris BTO projects are located near the newly opened Pasir Ris Mall. (Photo: Samuel Isaac Chua/EdgeProp Singapore)
Upcoming BTO Projects in the Suburbs

The October 2024 BTO exercise features eight new suburban projects, attracting strong buyer interest.

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October 2024 BTO: Introducing Plus Flats and Open-Concept Layouts
October 2024 BTO: Introducing Plus Flats and Open-Concept Layouts

New Features and Layuout - A Game Changer for Singapore’s Public Housing Market

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Upcoming October 2024 HDB BTO Exercise
Upcoming October 2024 HDB BTO Exercise

Sharing more about the upcoming BTO booking exercise

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What Happens When the Sole Owner Passes Away Before MOP
What Happens When the Sole Owner Passes Away Before MOP

Navigating HDB Inheritance before MOP period, HPS and other questions

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New HDB Cooling Measures and Increased Housing Grants
New HDB Cooling Measures and Increased Housing Grants

tighten HDB loan limits; higher grants for lower-income flat buyers

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Rising EC Prices a Double-Edged Sword
Rising EC Prices a Double-Edged Sword

Rising EC prices strain affordability, sparking concerns among Singaporean homebuyers.

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Over a third of HDB owners feel priced out of private housing: PropNex poll
Survey Reveals HDB Owners Feel Priced Out of Private Housing

Many HDB owners believe private housing remains unaffordable for them.

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Expiring HFE Letter Issues
Expiring HFE Letter Issues

A case of an expiring HFE and what's next

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Artist's impression of Tampines GreenTopaz, which saw the highest number of applications in the June 2024 Build-to-Order (BTO) exercise
June 2024 BTO Exercise Sees Highest Application Rate Since May 2023

June 2024 Record BTO application rates highlight strong demand for prime housing options.

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HDB Launches Nearly 7,000 BTO Flats in June 2024: An In-Depth Look
HDB Launches Nearly 7,000 BTO Flats in June 2024: An In-Depth Look

What you need to know and an In-Depth Look regarding the upcoming BTO

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About HDB's New Open-Concept ‘White Flats’ in Kallang-Whampoa
About HDB's New Open-Concept ‘White Flats’ in Kallang-Whampoa

Some Q&A about the upcoming "White Flats"

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Night view of HDB flats in Singapore. (Photo: iStock/Kum Seong Wan)
This new HDB Resale Platform would meant we don't need agent anymore?

A question by a HDB seller with an article on if Agents are still required

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HDB Resale Flat Listing Seller Guide
HDB Launches New Resale Flat Listing Portal

A Game Changer for Homeowners and Buyers that would reshape the HDB marketscape

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Rental with HDB units under PHG
Rental with HDB units under PHG

Navigating Proximity Housing Grant (PHG) and Rental Scenarios: A Guide for HDB Owners

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Landlord and Tenants during HIP
Landlord and Tenants during HIP

Home Improvement Programme (HIP) Upgrades during tenancy: What HDB Owners Need to Know

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Retirees Buy HDB then Sell Condo need to pay ABSD?
Retirees Buy HDB then Sell Condo need to pay ABSD?

A common question from retirees on buying HDB first before selling their Private

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