Thinking of applying for an SBF flat? 5 Singaporeans who own an SBF flat share their experiences and tips on what they did to secure one.
2022
In reply to <a href="https://www.99.co/singapore/insider/split-identities-spottiswoode-park-hdb-flats-same-same-but-different/#comment-171112">Passerby</a>.
I feel I need to disagree respectfully. For Enbloc, the owner of the land that the apartments would need to sell to developers. There are no private apartment freehold owners, there are only apartment leaseholders. So Who is the owner of the land that the blocks stand on? HDB, PSA, URA?
If the forest patch next to Bukit Batok hillside nature park (which is part of Bukit Batok nature corridor) is cleared for BTO housing development, it will further disrupt ecological connectivity and affect safe movements of wildlife.
It is hoped that there will be no further deforestation along Bukit Batok nature corridor and in Tengah forest, so as to maintain ecological connectivity, climate resilience and a liveable environment for humans and wildlife between Western water catchment and Central catchment nature reserve, and focus on redeveloping brownfield sites elsewhere.
https://natureandus.wordpress.com/2022/11/11/loss-of-ecological-connectivity-along-bukit-batok-nature-corridor-is-a-serious-concern-in-view-of-singapores-commitment-to-sustainable-development/
In reply to <a href="https://www.99.co/singapore/insider/scenarios-disqualify-hdb-bto-first-timer-applicant-benefits/#comment-206989">Aaron</a>.
In that case, you're considered to have enjoyed housing subsidy before. Hence, you'll be considered be considered a second-timer. At the same time, since you're applying with your wife who's a first-timer, you'll be considered as a first-timer family. https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/buying-a-flat/buying-procedure-for-new-flats/application/priority-schemes?anchor=privileges
In reply to <a href="https://www.99.co/singapore/insider/scenarios-disqualify-hdb-bto-first-timer-applicant-benefits/#comment-207045">Branden</a>.
Hi Branden, no it doesn't seem like that will affect your chances of getting a BTO queue number.
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If I would like to sub-sale my condo and already more than 3 years of purchase, is possible to take back all BSD and ABSD payment already made in earlier?
More than 9,500 BTO flats will be launched by HDB in the upcoming sales exercise on 23 November. Meanwhile, new private home sales in Singapore dropped in October. Here are the news highlights from 15 November to 21 November 2022.
The HDB appointment booking application process for a BTO or SBF flat in Singapore can be complicated. This article lists down the 5 things to look out for, the full process, outlining the timeline and costs. Learn when to pay the $10 application fee, option fee and more.
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