The revised subletting rules for Singapore permanent residents (SPR) took effect from yesterday. Previously, both Singapore citizens and SPR flat owners are allowed to sublet their flat after meeting the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP). The approval is granted for a maximum of three years per application. Owners can apply to renew the period of subletting […]
Here’s a chance to test your knowledge about housing and housing related CPF matters. CPF is running a CPF housing quiz where you can stand to win some vouchers. The contest closes on 25th June 2012 and the winners will be announced on 27th June 2012. You can submit as many entries as you like […]
The two videos below are just for laughs but they do convey some messages to bear in mind. 🙂 Choosing a HDB Flat That Suits You Paying the Right Price
PM Lee Hsien Loong announced during the National Day Rally that the income ceiling for new HDB apartments will be raised from $8,000 to $10,000. The income ceiling for executive condominiums (EC) will also be raised from $10,000 to $12,000. I think this change is long overdue as the previous ceiling was in place for the […]
It looks like Minister Khaw is doing all he can to stem the rising HDB resale prices. HDB has offered 3356 new HDB units at prices starting from $137,000 for a three-room, $217,000 for a four-room and $274,000 for a five-room flat. In May’s launch of 4,000 new flats, the starting prices were $166,000, $264,000 […]