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Singapore scraps HDB wait-out period for private homeowners

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Singapore has removed a 15-month waiting period for private property owners looking to purchase resale public housing flats. This move, announced by National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat, aims to address market sluggishness and reduce inconvenience for residents with genuine housing needs. The waiting period was initially implemented in 2021-2022 as part of cooling measures following a significant surge in resale flat prices. AI

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Singapore scraps HDB wait-out period for private homeowners

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jean Iau ·

    Singapore signals housing market stability by scrapping 15-month HDB wait

    Singapore has signalled stability in the public housing market by scrapping a 15-month waiting period that barred private property owners from buying resale HDB flats – even as other curbs remain in place. National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat announced the change on Tuesda…

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