Over 29000 Hdb Flats Selected 407 Mil Upgrading
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By 2025, HDB resale prices are set to rise by 4% to 6%, according to property consultant OrangeTee. However, affordability remains an issue for buyers. The five-year indicative prices for HDB resale flats set by HDB in November 2019 showed a year-on-year increase of 2.8% for the Housing and Development Board’s (HDB) first round of Built-to-Order (BTO) exercise for 2020 will have slightly lesser available flats than the previous exercise in October.February 2025 BTO: Fewer available flats compared to October BTOAccording to the Housing and Development Board (HDB), the first round of Built-to-Order (BTO) exercise for 2020 will have slightly lesser available flats than the previous exercise in October. With the decrease in the supply of BTO flats, home buyers may have to wait longer for their new home.In a press release on February 16, HDB announced that more than $407 million will be allocated for the upgrading works in over 29,000 HDB flats selected for the latest round of the Home Improvement Programme (HIP). These flats are spread across various housing estates such as Bedok, Bukit Batok, Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Chua Chu Kang, Hougang, Jurong West, Pasir Ris, Queenstown, Sengkang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, and Woodlands.The HIP was first introduced in 2007 to address common maintenance issues in older flats caused by wear and tear. Minister for National Development, Desmond Lee, shared that out of the 494,000 eligible flats, over 381,000 flats have already undergone upgrades, which amounts to about 90% of eligible flats.Since its launch, the government has allocated approximately $4 billion to the HIP and around $150 million to the Enhancement for Active Seniors (Ease) programme as of March 31, 2014. The Ease programme allows flat owners to opt for senior-friendly fittings like grab bars, ramps, and slip-resistant treatment for bathroom and toilet tiles, with up to 95% of the costs covered by the government for Singapore citizen households.Under the HIP, selected flats undergo essential improvements to ensure the safety of residents, such as repairing spalling concrete and ceiling leakages. These essential improvements are fully funded by the government for Singapore citizen households. Flat owners can also choose to opt for optional improvements, including upgrades to existing bathrooms and toilets, a new entrance door and grille gate, and a new refuse chute hopper. These optional improvements are subsidized by the government, with Singapore citizen households paying as low as 5% of the cost, depending on the flat type.The decrease in the supply of BTO flats may lead to an increase in demand for resale flats, which could drive prices up. According to property consultant OrangeTee, HDB resale prices are projected to increase by 4% to 6% by 2025. However, despite the rising prices, affordability remains a concern for home buyers, especially for those looking to purchase a five-room flat in Toa Payoh at $1.3 million.Owning a HDB flat remains a popular choice for many Singaporeans, and with the government’s efforts to continually improve and upgrade these properties, it is undoubtedly a wise investment for the future.
