HDB flats launched before the October 2024 sales exercise are unclassified and follow prevailing resale conditions — no subsidy clawback and the standard 5-year MOP. The new Standard, Plus, and Prime classifications only apply to flats launched from October 2024 onwards.
August 2026
As of Aug 2026, the data confirms second-time HDB buyers who previously received a housing subsidy must pay a resale levy when purchasing a second subsidised flat directly from HDB. No resale levy applies if they buy a resale flat from the open market instead. The levy ensures fair allocation of limited housing subsidies.
The Proximity Housing Grant gives eligible first-timer families $30,000 and first-timer singles $15,000 when buying a resale HDB flat to live with or within 4km of parents or a married child. It stacks with other CPF housing grants.
As of Aug 2026, the data confirms both HDB and bank housing loans are capped at 75% LTV. The HDB loan requires no minimum cash downpayment. Bank loans require at least 5% cash. You can switch from an HDB loan to a bank loan after purchase but not the other way around.
Buying a resale HDB flat involves five key milestones from HFE letter application to key collection. The HFE letter must be valid when you obtain the Option to Purchase. The full process typically takes 8 to 12 weeks from OTP to completion.
As of Aug 2026, the data confirms single Singaporeans aged 35 and above can buy 2-room Flexi BTO flats islandwide and resale HDB flats on the open market. Eligible first-timer singles can receive up to $115,000 in CPF housing grants.
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