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Worried over job prospects? Young adults should go forth fearlessly to buy an HDB BTO flat

Bank on creating wealth from purchasing a subsidised home amid rising uncertainty

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Leslie Yee

Leslie Yee

Published Tue, Jun 2, 2026 · 07:00 AM
    • Young adults, worried over job security, should not hold back from applying for HDB BTO flats.
    • Young adults, worried over job security, should not hold back from applying for HDB BTO flats. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [SINGAPORE] The Housing & Development Board’s (HDB) upcoming June 2026 Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise will offer approximately 6,900 flats in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Sembawang and Woodlands.

    Doubtless, many eligible young local couples will make a beeline to secure their maiden home at the upcoming BTO exercise. And getting a good ballot number is critical to snaring a choice unit.

    However, life is not easy for many young people. After struggling through the stressful academic rat race, finding a suitable full-time permanent job can be challenging especially with mounting economic uncertainties.

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