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Most want more subsidies, stricter criteria for BTO flats in prime areas: Desmond Lee

Minister raises various issues the government has to address when formulating a housing model for future public housing

    Published Sun, Jul 4, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THE majority of Singaporeans who shared their views on public housing in prime locations support the giving of additional subsidies to keep these flats affordable and the imposing of strict criteria for first-time buyers and subsequent resale buyers.

    More than 6,500 Singaporeans gave their feedback through a national online survey, dialogues, focus group discussions and e-mail since last November, when plans to build new flats in prime areas were announced.

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