Singapore signals housing market stability by scrapping 15-month HDB wait
South China Morning Post • 7/29/2026
Summary
Singapore has announced the removal of a 15-month waiting period that previously prevented private property owners from purchasing resale Housing Development Board (HDB) flats. National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat stated that this decision aims to address the inconvenience caused to those with genuine housing needs looking to transition from private properties to HDB flats, although other restrictions will remain in place.
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79d
Age
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Sources
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CategoryAntiLindy
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