This article was first published on Dollars and Sense
Prior to turning 35, most singles in Singapore would stay with their parents. It could be due to the small size of our island, which hardly ever requires anyone to move out of his or her parents’ place to be closer to work. It could be due to the high cost of private housing in Singapore.
Whatever the reasons may be, turning 35 as a single is a little more special in Singapore. The reason is simple — turning 35 means you can finally buy your own HDB flat!
But before you pop open the champagne bottle to celebrate, it might be prudent to first get familiar with the HDB housing options available for you today.