HDB Sale of Balance (SBF) flats have a reputation for being undesirable leftover flats. Here are 3 reasons why that's not always the case.
October 2022
I find it hard to believe the HDB is losing money on the flats it offers.
Something is wrong if, at the new ridiculous high prices, HDB is losing money. Is this a case of creative accounting?
The thing is that there are people like me who are cynical of what the government puts out. I find it hard to believe and trust the government. This government seems very mercenary and lacks empathy.
I remember when HDB prices were really,really affordable that eg I was able to pay off my HDB loan for my then 4A-Rm within 5 years.
Now, the young couple would have to be in debt for 25 to 30 years!
Over the past few weeks, there has been a spate of good and bad news. One good news is that the new 6 Cross Island Line Phase 2 MRT stations were announced, so homeowners near those stations will have something to rejoice about. However, the bad news is the cooling measures which came into effect…
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Private home, HDB resale prices climb at a slower pace in Q3 2022, 15-month wait-out period to keep HDB resale flats affordable, and more. Here are the news highlights from 27 September to 3 October 2022.
The latest round of property cooling measures in Singapore saw an increase in the medium-term interest rate floor used for TDSR and MSR calculations by 0.5%. For those looking to buy private property in 2022, here is how these adjustments will affect you.
Is a tiny 160sqft shop lot in melaka considered a second property in applying for SHB?
In regards to condition of the older units on open booking platform, I'm not sure why it matters, since HDB has kind of removed everything in the unit.. Major renovation has to be done anyways. Does a additional plumbing issue make any huge impact to the renovation which is already at a 'massive scale'
With the resale prices at never seen before peak, I notice that some of the open booking flats released in September is significantly cheaper than resale flats in the same area.
Does the point that it's not much cheaper still stand?
Even though I still agree with the article that resale seems to be more ideal.
In view of rental hikes here, can LL ask for 60-70percent increase? Is there a regulation on this?? Many are facing such, hikes are 40to 70 per cent and above, and many are in a dilemma. Your advise.Thank you