I’m considering myself as mid class and the few lucky ones with no debts. HDB fully paid and own another property. Life is bless for me. But Im worry and fear for the future of SG. The worry for my children and the next generation. The high cost of HDB flats,( easily 600k and above for new) the competition for jobs and University. I don’t want my children to be in the rat race, slave to mortgage loan. A milking cow working for the gov or society. Our quality of MPs just sucks and can’t compared with the 1st gen of old guards and the list goes on…
But before we can complain more, do understand there’s no perfect country and government. There’s always a trade off and can’t have best of both world. Yes, sg flats are expensive. But most of us have a home or shelter over our head. (Try compare to our neighbouring country Thai,info,Viet,phill, JB and worse HK) SG is a small country with no natural resources and it’s getting hard to be in the game especially when neighbouring countries are slowing catching up. Sg may not be the best place for our next future generations maybe 20-30 years from now. My advice for my kids would be to ask them to venture the world ( studying/ working/ business) most likely my future generation would not be here to stay for good.
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At PropertyGuru, we believe your property journey should not be limited by your race, gender, sexual orientation or religion.
Yet for some renters in Singapore, the search for a home can still come with unnecessary challenges. A YouGov survey of 1,500 Singaporeans found that close to 1 in 4 have faced racial discrimination when trying to rent a property.
While we celebrate multiculturism in Singapore, unconscious biases still influence the rental experience, often putting renters, landlords and property agents alike in uncomfortable situations.
That’s why we introduced the ‘Everyone Welcome’ filter.
A simple feature for a strong impact:
✅ To help renters search for homes with confidence
✅ To help landlords attract more interest from renters looking for welcoming homes
✅ To help agents more effectively match renters to landlords
*Note: The Everyone Welcome filter has already been turned on via this link.
❤️ Because everyone deserves to feel at home
Though we may look, sound, or live differently, we all long for the same thing:
A place to feel safe. To rest. To be ourselves.
Real voices. Honest stories. A call for more inclusion
We know words alone can’t capture what it feels like to be turned away just for being who you are. That’s why we’ve teamed up with storytellers who bring these tough moments to light with empathy, honesty, and sometimes a little humour.
🤝 “No Curry? No Kidding.” with SGAG
<Coming soon on 18 June>
We dive into the subtle and not so subtle discrimination behind seemingly harmless words.
🎤 A musical take on Inclusivity with property agent Rechard Tan
<Coming soon on 23 June>
In this lighthearted musical feature, listen in to how the Everyone Welcome filter can make a renter’s search for a welcoming home a faster and more fuss free experience.
📽️ “An agents quest for fairness in rental housing” with RICE Media
<Coming soon on 1 July>
This documentary follows a minority renter navigating repeated rejections in her search for a home. Alongside her, a property agent witnesses the real-time challenges renters can face from overt discrimination to more subtle forms of biases.
Rather than pointing fingers, this documentary takes an empathetic look at Singapore’s rental ecosystem. It explores the complex mix of personal experiences, cultural norms, and perceptions that shape rental decisions and shows how understanding, action, and allyship can move us toward a more inclusive market.
💚 Together, let’s build a more inclusive rental market
Whether you’re renting or just browsing, turn on the Everyone Welcome filter. Support inclusive listings and be part of a movement that says everyone belongs.
Discover Inclusive Listings*Note: The Everyone Welcome filter has already been turned on via this link.
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