Fewer Singapore HDB upgraders opt to buy private homes


SINGAPORE: Fewer Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat upgraders made the leap into private housing for a second straight year as resale flat price growth and the volume of HDB resale transactions tapered, while private home prices and mortgage rates remain high.

This could have implications for the overall market, in particular the suburban market, which is popular with HDB upgraders, as more than 4,400 new condos are expected to be launched in the suburbs in 2024, according to OrangeTee and Tie.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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