Property Price Differences Based on Proximity To MRT Stations

Debated in Parliament on 12 Nov 2012.

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The Minister explained that new private housing in the Central Region costs 44% more per square foot than similar housing outside the Central Region, while new 3-room public housing flats in the Central Region are about 40% more expensive than comparable flats elsewhere.
Housing projects, both public and private, located near MRT stations typically command a price premium, though the exact amount varies depending on factors like specific location and nearby amenities such as schools and shopping centres.
The response highlighted that price differences are influenced by multiple variables beyond just MRT proximity, including the broader regional context (central versus suburban) and the presence of additional facilities.

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Gan Thiam Poh

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the general price difference between new public housing in (i) suburban and central areas (ii) areas within the proximity of MRT stations and those not within the proximity of MRT stations; and (b) what is the general price difference between new private housing in (i) suburban and central areas (ii) areas within the proximity of MRT stations and those not within the proximity of MRT stations.

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Khaw Boon Wan

The median price of new private housing in the Central Region is 44% higher than that outside the Central Region. This is based on a per square foot basis. For public housing, the prices of 3-room flats in the Central Region average 40% more than similar flats outside the Central Region.

New housing projects, whether public or private, do command a premium if they are in the proximity of MRT stations. The price premium differs from project to project, depending on many factors, such as the precise location and the presence of other amenities, such as schools and shopping centres.

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The Minister explained that new private housing in the Central Region costs 44% more per square foot than similar housing outside the Central Region, while new 3-room public housing flats in the Central Region are about 40% more expensive than comparable flats elsewhere.
Housing projects, both public and private, located near MRT stations typically command a price premium, though the exact amount varies depending on factors like specific location and nearby amenities such as schools and shopping centres.
The response highlighted that price differences are influenced by multiple variables beyond just MRT proximity, including the broader regional context (central versus suburban) and the presence of additional facilities.

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Property Price Differences Based on Proximity To MRT Stations

Debated in Parliament on 12 Nov 2012.

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The Minister explained that new private housing in the Central Region costs 44% more per square foot than similar housing outside the Central Region, while new 3-room public housing flats in the Central Region are about 40% more expensive than comparable flats elsewhere.
Housing projects, both public and private, located near MRT stations typically command a price premium, though the exact amount varies depending on factors like specific location and nearby amenities such as schools and shopping centres.
The response highlighted that price differences are influenced by multiple variables beyond just MRT proximity, including the broader regional context (central versus suburban) and the presence of additional facilities.

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Gan Thiam Poh

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Khaw Boon Wan

Page: 1148

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The Minister explained that new private housing in the Central Region costs 44% more per square foot than similar housing outside the Central Region, while new 3-room public housing flats in the Central Region are about 40% more expensive than comparable flats elsewhere.
Housing projects, both public and private, located near MRT stations typically command a price premium, though the exact amount varies depending on factors like specific location and nearby amenities such as schools and shopping centres.
The response highlighted that price differences are influenced by multiple variables beyond just MRT proximity, including the broader regional context (central versus suburban) and the presence of additional facilities.

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