Thursday, January 7, 2010

Smaller HDB falls out of favour?

I doubt so.

Why more people goes for 4-room or 5-room flats instead or 2-room or 3-room?
The reason is very simple.

There's a salary cap for each category of flats.

2-room, a cap of salary not exceeding $2,000.
3-room, a cap of salary not exceeding $3,000.
4-room/5-room, a cap of salary not exceeding $8,000.

Most youngsters (newly-wed couples) salary range falls between $3,000 - $8,000 (combined salary).
How to ballot for 2/3 room?

Unless resale, which means coughing up a huge amount of cash for the COV.

Those whose salary 3k and less, most of the time, they might not be able to afford the loan (perhaps odds-job worker or there's only sole breadwinner)

Of course, another reason is, some will prefer a more spacious area, and rooms for each of the kids, or a study room (feels good).

Perhaps, really has to come out with another method to ensure fair to all and to ensure each household has a house to live in.

Can read more about the news here: Lower demand for smaller HDB flats.


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