What does 2-room Flexi mean?
A scheme where you can buy a 2-room flat with a shorter lease term. ( Formerly known as Studio Apartments for Elderly)
How much is a 2-room Flexi?
In the February Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise, prices for a two-room flexi flat with a 15-year lease started at $34,000 at West Hill @ Bukit Batok and $39,000 at Parc Woods @ Tengah, both non-mature estates. Prices for same flat with a 99-year lease started from $101,000 at Bukit Batok and $110,000 in Tengah.
Can I apply for 2-room Flexi?
Applicants can only apply for a 2-room Flexi flat in non-mature estates. (b) Buying a short-lease 2-room Flexi flat All applicants must be at least 55 years old at the time of application. For flats in non-mature estates, applicants are eligible to buy a 99-year or a short- lease 2-room Flexi flats.
Can I sell my 2-room Flexi flat?
The short-lease 2-room Flexi flats cannot be resold in the open market or rented out. Applicants who do not need the flat, can return the flat to HDB and HDB will refund the value of the remaining lease of the flat.
Who can buy 2-room Flexi flat?
Who can buy 2-room Flexi BTO?
How big is a 2-room Flexi?
The typical HDB flat sizes are 36sqm for 2-room Flexi Type 1 flats, 46sqm for 2-room Flexi Type 2 flats, and 66 sqm for 3-room flats. 3-room flats are thus 1.4x to 1.8x larger than 2-room Flexi flats, with difference in sizes ranging from 20 to 30 sqm.
What is the difference between 2-room Flexi Type 1 and Type 2?
2-Room Flexi flats come in two sizes – Type 1 measures 36 sqm (387.5 sq ft), while Type 2 is about 45 sqm (484.4 sq ft). This unit is intended for the elderly and smaller households with lower budgets. Most recently, HDB introduced the Community Care Apartments in the February 2021 Build-To-Order (BTO) launch.
What is a 2 room flexi flat?
Fortunately, there is another type of flat that the HDB have developed specifically for low income families and individuals as well as retirees. This is called the 2 room flexi flat.
What is the 2-room flexi scheme for elderly?
(Formerly known as Studio Apartments for Elderly) Under the 2-room Flexi Scheme, elderly citizens have the flexibility of choosing the length of lease on their 2-room flat, based on their age, needs, and preferences.
What size bed should I get for my 2 room flexi?
Most hdb 2 room flexi designs have full or double sized beds used as the bed for homeowners; since its width can allow two people to sleep comfortably side by side. However, there are some bedrooms that are big enough to have a queen size bed. Most designers suggest considering the size of the room before committing to the desired bed size.
Can Singaporeans apply for 2-room flexi scheme?
For the 2-room Flexi scheme, Singaporeans are allowed to apply for it even if they have previously used up their two chances. That is provided if they opt for the short-lease option offered by the scheme.