May 2023 BTO and SBF launches have been extended till 8 June 2023 after applicants expressed issues with the HDB Flat Portal. Meanwhile, even with high ownership rates and a robust economy, Singapore is still plagued by affordable housing concerns.
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Need to know for first time BTO buyer applying for enhanced housing grant application.
HLE letter approved as flat application before 9 May 2023.
The applicant need to be working with salary at point for first BTO appointment to book the new flat for the EHG application eligibility with HLE letter.
Or EHG eligibility is based on applicant salary during application for the BTO at sale launch with HLE letter.
In reply to <a href="https://www.99.co/singapore/insider/hdb-silver-housing-bonus-scheme-cpf-retirement/#comment-224495">Bakar Bin Osman</a>.
SBF are limited available balance flats from past BTOs. Try BTOs, as an elderly, you have better chances, especially if your current flat is within 4km of your BTO flat.
Im married, above 55yrs of age, within 4km of my current flat, applied for 2rm flexi, in nov BTO tengah, & got it within 1st attempt. My friend applied the same and got it within the 1st attempt too.
Please try it on may or aug bto.
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