Housing Development Board Flat

I think it is great that Singaporeans can own HDB flat. I hope they continue to produce high quality flats like the 1980s flats. I noticed new lift additions to old flats qualities are not as good as the late 80s with rust appearing on the lift facade after a few years and they don't feel as sturdy as the earlier lift versions. Also there are recent news of mould growth on relatively new flats in Punggol as reported here. I hope they don't compromise quality of flat for cost saving. It will affect Singapore reputation for excellence.

Unfortunately for single Singaporeans, we have to fork out additional $15k and can only choose flats in the non-mature estates like Punggol. Is it fair for the singles?

By the way, CPF saving is great in the sense that you can use it to pay for the HDB flat. But I find that it doesn't make sense that you have to pay back interest if you are using your own CPF money if you were to sell the flat. 

Recently I explored HDB gallery which is located at Toa Payoh HDB Hub. I'm  happy that they have finally changed the HDB show room design! I like the 2-room (actually only 1 bedroom) 36m2 and 46m2 flats. However I feel the living room at 46m2 flat looks smaller than the 36m2. I'm thinking of removing the slide door and replace with wall and door. I don't watch television dramas now so I will just buy desktop instead of television set. 

In the future, I will have my workspace design like the craft room where I can keep my art materials and books. Wall will be in light pastel pink and baby blue colours with perhaps wood or marble floor tiles. I have to start to do research now for the best price. It is quite exciting to be able to design my own home to what I want. My home, my rules.

Click here to see various designs at HDB gallery