Debated in Parliament on 9 Jan 2023.
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development from 2018 to 2022, what is the annual number of applicants per HDB BTO flat for first-timer (i) family and (ii) single applicants.
From 2018 to 3Q 2022, the annual number of unique first-timer (FT) family applicants per 3-room and larger Build-To-Order (BTO) flat allocated to them ranged from 1.9 to 3.3. Across the same time period, the annual number of unique FT single applicants per 2-room (2R) Flexi flat allocated to them ranged from 2.0 to 7.0.
As 2R Flexi flats are less popular among FT families, some of the 2R Flexi flats allocated to FT families have subsequently been allocated to other buyer groups, such as singles.
To meet the strong housing demand, we have launched more than 23,000 flats in 2022 and will launch up to 23,000 flats in 2023. We are also prepared to launch up to 100,000 flats in total from 2021-2025, if needed. The Ministry of National Development (MND) and the HOusing and Development Board (HDB) will continue to monitor the demand closely and make the necessary adjustments to meet the housing needs of Singaporeans, especially those seeking to buy their first homes.
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