Living In Clementi
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 23 Mar 2012,Fri
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BTO launch near Trivelis upsets some would-be buyers SINGAPORE - The announcement of a Built-To-Order (BTO) project to be built in Clementi, just three months after DBSS development Trivelis was launched right next door, has upset a number of people who opted to buy the DBSS flats, The Straits Times (ST) reported.
This is as the prices of DBSS developments are usually significantly higher than BTO flats, and Trivelis buyers say they would not have bought DBSS units had they known there was a BTO project coming up near by.
Last October, EL Development launched Trivelis, to be located along Clementi Ave 4.
The 888 units saw a high take up rate of about 80 per cent, as buyers snapped them up due to their good location. According to EL, the site is a five minute walk to Clementi MRT and Bus Interchange.It is also located near three shopping centres and the National University of Singapore.
In January this year, HDB announced the launch of a 670-unit BTO project right next to Trivelis - next to Clementi Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue junction.
According to ST, the prices for the BTO flats could be as much as 25 per cent lower than the Trivelis units. The cost of Trivelis units range from $375,000 for the cheapest three-room flat, to as high as $770,000 for a five-room flat.
However, analysts interviewed sounded a note of caution for Trivelis buyers thinking of dropping out: The popularity of Clementi as a mature estate means that they face a high chance of not getting a BTO unit.
In addition, those who do not exercise their option to buy their units will also have to forfeit the deposit., which is 1.25 per cent of the purchase price.
For a five-room Trivelis unit costing about $700,000, this comes up to about $8,750.
If they have already exercised their option, the penalty will be 20 per cent of the cost of the flat.
About 100 people who have bought a Trivelis unit have not exercised their option, ST reported.
EL said that so far, two buyers have pulled out due to the upcoming BTO launch.
EL spokesperson Lim Yew Soon said that they have received feedback from buyers, but said that the Clementi BTO project also came as a shock to them, having only found out in January, at the same time as the rest of the population.
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 23 Mar 2012,Fri
Shops changed tenants
Clementi MRT Station FORMER BookStore - NOW 7-11
Block 450 FORMER Clementi BookStore (35 Year History) - NOW Eu Yan Sang TCM Clinic (HALF SPACE)
Block 449 FORMER Nail Palace - NOW Angel Beauty (HALF SPACE) ,other half shop opening soon (RED COVER OVER IT NOW)
Block 449 Beside Hot Stuff Shop opening soon (RED COVER OVER IT NOW)
Block 451 Lift beside Courts LIFT B UPGRADING FROM 24 FEB TO 15 APRIL 2012 (Before this is LIFT A UPGRADE AND IT IS COMPLETED AND IN USE)
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CLEMENTI INFOR
On 23 Mar 2012,Fri
Clementi Condos/NEW Flats
DBSS development Trivelis
Built-To-Order (BTO) project (BESIDE TRIVELIS)
Jalan Lempeng Condo BESIDE NAN HUA PR SCH)
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Originally posted by charlize:
What's nice at Clementi?
Anyways it's better than Hougang,Serangoon,Bedok... :P
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Originally posted by SBS9252G:
Anyways it's better than Hougang,Serangoon,Bedok... :P
May I know why u said that?
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Originally posted by SBS9252G:
Anyways it's better than Hougang,Serangoon,Bedok... :P
May I know why u said that?
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 23 Mar 2012,Fri
Feedback Received
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 23 Mar 2012,Fri
Feedback Received
MY MESSAGE
Hi I would like to suggest on behalf of my friend of having a feeder service at
Clementi Ave 1 to lessen the jams there Hope to hear from you soon.THEIR REPLY
Dear Mr
Our Ref: ICFMS/2012/03/0878
FEEDBACK NUMBER: 20120320-0692
We refer to your email of 20 March 2012.
As the central bus planner, LTA's guiding principles are to plan an efficient, integrated and sustainable bus system which focuses on improving journey quality for commuters while balancing the system's costs. To achieve this, LTA has to strike a balance between better connectivity and balancing the increased cost to the system.
Today, residents staying in Clementi Ave 1 can access 11 bus services (i.e. 14, 52, 96, 105, 106, 147, 154, 165, 166, 183, 185) along Commonwealth Avenue West or 5 bus service (i.e. 78, 175, 189, 282, 285) along Clementi Avenue 2 or 5 bus services (i.e. 33, 96, 151, 183, 196) along Clementi Road or 6 bus service along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) (i.e. 97, 188, 196, 197, 198, 963). These bus services provide residents a connection to many key destinations and also to Clementi Town Centre and Clementi MRT/Bus Interchange. In view of the reasonable accessibility, there are no immediate plans to introduce a new bus service in the area.
Nonetheless we note your feedback and will keep it in view when we review the bus network around the area.
We thank you for writing in.
Yours sincerely
SIM YIN PING
EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT PLANNER
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 23 Mar 2012,Fri
BELOW ARE THE OTHER FEEDBACK I MADE TO THEM
MY MESSAGE
I would like to feedback having 189B as 189 is very crowded
during the morning peak and the evening peak and having 189A is not enough
as it only service the bukit batok area.I really hope 189B will be in
operation and route is from Clementi MRT Station to Kent Ridge terminal
and to and fro only at morning and evening peak hour.
Thank You.I hope to hear from you soon.THEIR REPLY
Dear
Thank you for your feedback.
We wish to share that the highest utilization rate during the morning peak period usually does not exceed 92%. Average utilization rate is 60%. In the evenings, the average utilization rate is about 50% while the highest utilization rate is about 60%.
Under normal circumstances, when there is no service disruption and all trips operate as per schedule, capacity provision is adequate in meeting demand. Therefore, we regret to inform you that we are unable to accede to your request to have a new service 189B. Nevertheless, we will continue to monitor the service closely and make adjustments to the schedule when necessary.
Moving forward, should you experience long waiting time or overcrowding for service 189, do write to us with the exact date and time so that we can investigate and ascertain the cause of long waiting time/overcrowding.Yours sincerely
Fadzilla Ersalle (Ms)
Customer Relations
Corporate Marketing & Communications
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 23 Mar 2012,Fri
BELOW ARE THE OTHER FEEDBACK I MADE TO THEM
MY MESSAGE
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THEIR REPLY
Our Ref : 2012/Mar/1053 Toll-Free : 1800-287 2727
Mainline : 6284-8866
Fax : 6286-0632
Website : www.sbstransit.com.sg
15 Mar 2012
Mr
Dear Mr
Enquiry on CT28
Please refer to your feedback regarding the above.
Chinatown Direct is a non-basic service and it primarily connects the HDB heartlands with Chinatown.
Allow us to explain that we have reviewed your suggestion, however due to the low demand of this service and resource constraints, we regret to inform you that we have no immediate plans to operate CT28 on normal days.
Nevertheless, we will continue to monitor this closely and thank you for highlighting this to us.
Yours sincerely
Diyana Ho
Customer Relations Executive
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 24 Mar 2012,Sat
BELOW ARE THE OTHER FEEDBACK I MADE TO THEM
MY MESSAGE
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THEIR REPLY
Our Ref : 2011/Aug/0145 Toll-Free : 1800-287 2727
Mainline : 6284-8866
Fax : 6286-0632
Website : www.sbstransit.com.sg
12 Aug 2011
Dear
Enquiry on the opening of Clementi and Serangoon Bus Interchange
We refer to your above enquiry conveyed by SMRT.
Please be informed that information on the operation of Clementi and Serangoon Interchange at the new location will be released at an appropriate time.
Thank you for your understanding on this matter.
Yours sincerely
Kwong Kum Foong (Ms)
Customer Relations Executive
SBS Transit Ltd
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 24 Mar 2012,Sat
BELOW ARE THE OTHER FEEDBACK I MADE TO THEM
MY MESSAGE
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THEIR REPLY
Our Ref : 2011/Jul/3010 Toll-Free : 1800-287 2727
Mainline : 6284-8866
Fax : 6286-0632
Website : www.sbstransit.com.sg
15 Aug 2011
Mr
Dear Mr
Opening of new Clementi and Serangoon Bus Interchanges
Thank you for your keen interest on the two new bus interchanges.
When the construction works for the new bus interchanges are completed and preparation for the opening is ready, we will then make announcement on the opening of the new bus interchanges through our publicity programme to inform residents in the two new towns.
Yours sincerely
Loo Ing Heng
Customer Relations Manager
SBS Transit Ltd________________________________________________________________
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 24 Mar 2012,Sat
BELOW ARE THE OTHER FEEDBACK I MADE TO THEM
MY MESSAGE
SENDER'S DETAILS
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Sender's Name : Mr.
Email Address :
Telephone No. :
Feedback Date : 02 August 2011
Received Date : 02 August 2011
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I would like to know when the Clementi and Serangoon new Bus
Interchange will open.Thank You for your time.
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If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, please notify the sender and delete it.
As it may contain confidential or official information, do not retain it or disclose the contents to
any person as it may be an offence under the Official Secrets Act.
_______________________________________________________________THEIR REPLY
Our Ref: LTA/VTL/PT&RP/PTP/F20.000.000/1367
Date : 17-Aug-2011
Tel : 6553-5429
Fax : 6553-5607
Dear
Clementi and Serangoon New Bus Interchange
FEEDBACK NUMBER: 20110802-2332
We refer to your email of 02 August 2011, on the above bus interchanges.
We are pleased to inform that we are currently working on to facilitate the opening of Serangoon's new bus interchange. An official announcement will be made soon on the actual date for this opening of new interchange.
For Clementi, there are remaining works to be completed before this new interchange is fit to operate. The contractor is expediting the works and we to get it ready by year end.
We thank you for writing in.
Yours sincerely
LAI WEE KEONG
SENIOR ENGINEER BUS INTERCHANGE DEVELOPMENT
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 27 Mar 2012,Tue
Cityvibe Business UPDATE
Business has not been picking up since The Clementi Mall came.It is not because of the Clementi Mall fully but because of the lack of shops and facilities there.CityVibe mainly rely on PartyWorld KTV,Arcade and Virtualand in there.
Below are the shops that have CLOSED as at 27 Mar 2012,Tue
Sakae Sushi (RECENTLY AROUND DEC 2011)
Subway (MOVED TO THE CLEMENTI MALL)
Money Changer (CHANGED OWNER)
VCD Shop (MID 2011)
juz Bread (RECENTLY AROUND MAR 2012)
Bubble Orange (RECENTLY AROUND DEC 2011)
Cafe (RECENTLY AROUND MAR 2012)Below are the shops that have STAYED as at 27 Mar 2012,Tue
Virutaland
Partyworld KTV
Long John Silver
MOS Burgler
Money Max
Arcade
Money Changer
FujiFilm
QB House
RamenTen Restaurant
Uncle SamBelow are the shops that have CHANGED TENANT as at 27 Mar 2012,Tue
Foreign Money Changer to INDIANBelow are the shops that have NEW TENANT as at 27 Mar 2012,Tue
Tution Centre (AROUND MID 2011)-REPLACING some other shop
Teeth Dental (AROUND MID 2011)-REPLACING VCD ShopBlack Ball (COMING SOON APRIL OR JUNE 2012)-REPLACING HALF SUBWAY-long gone) WEBSITE :http://www.blackball.url.tw/
Sell Clothes (NEW-TEMPORARY ONLY)
New York - London Weight ADVERTISE (NEW -TEMPORARY ONLY)
Standard Charactered ADVERTISE (NEW -TEMPORARY ONLY)
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Think Clementi will be the next Tampines.
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Originally posted by charlize:
Think Clementi will be the next Tampines.
ya maybe!but may I know if what you mean the next tampines?What is so similar?
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 28 Mar 2012,Wed
The Clementi Mall
Shine Studio ADVERTISE -L4 (TEMPORARY ONLY)
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 30 Mar 2012,Fri
Clementi Ave 4
9 to 13 April 2012 9am to 4pm
Visit Blk 307,319 Kindergarten (WITH 1 MORE)
Visit Blk 305 ChilCare Centre (WITH 1 MORE)
Clementi Ave 2
Block 449 NO NAME - GoldStar Credit PTE LTD Licenced MoneyLenders
Block 446 Theresa (SHIFTED 2 SPACE AWAY AND MUCH BIGGER) - From 5 April 2012 onwards,PAST -OCBC BANK
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 30 Mar 2012,Fri
BELOW ARE THE OTHER FEEDBACK I MADE TO THEM
MY MESSAGE
Our Ref : 2012/Mar/2387
Toll-Free : 1800-287 2727 Mainline : 6284-8866 Fax : 6286-0632 Website : www.sbstransit.com.sg 29 Mar 2012 Mr Boon Kiat [email protected] Dear Boon Kiat Enquiry on Turf City free bus service We refer to your above enquiry.
Please be informed that this Turf City free bus service is not operated by SBS Transit. You may wish to refer to this link : http://sgwiki.com/wiki/Turf_City_Shuttle for the requested information. Alternatively, please check with Turf City directly.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Kwong Kum Foong (Ms)
Customer Relations Executive
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CLEMENTI UPDATE
On 31 Mar 2012,Sat
HDB announces bumper launch of 8,000 flats
Posted: 27 March 2012 1425 hrsSINGAPORE: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will launch a bumper crop of 8,000 flats in Build-to-Order (BTO) and Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercises on Wednesday.
The flats are in mature and non-mature estates, and cover a full range of flat types from three- to five-room flats.
HDB is using the ramped-up supply of new flats to help other buyer groups, now that the queue of first-time flat applicants has been largely cleared, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said in his latest blog entry on Tuesday.
Slightly more than half of the flats will consist of BTO flats, with about 1,200 flats in Bukit Batok, 860 in Bukit Panjang, 670 in Clementi, 640 in Geylang, 410 in Bedok, 180 in Toa Payoh and 130 in Bukit Timah.
Mr Khaw said that with the wide range of flats offered in the launch on Wednesday, flat buyers will be able to apply for one that best meets their needs, and in an estate of their choice.
As strong demand is expected for flats that are completed or nearly completed in mature estates, Mr Khaw advised those who want to have a better chance of success to widen their options and consider applying for a BTO flat in non-mature estates.
Mr Khaw said he will be monitoring the application rates to see how Singaporeans respond to the new government initiatives, adding that nothing is cast in stone.
The results of the launch will help the HDB calibrate BTO rules for future launches to ensure that policy objectives are met.
The priority still lies with helping first-timers get their first HDB flat as quickly as possible so they can start their families, Mr Khaw said.
In early March, Mr Khaw announced in Parliament a number of new measures to help various groups of home buyers.
The HDB is tripling the chances for second-timers to get BTO flats in non-mature estates and enhancing the Married Child Priority Scheme.
It is also introducing a new Multi-Generation Priority Scheme to help married children live with or near their parents, along with an Ageing-in-Place Priority Scheme and a Silver Housing Bonus Scheme to help the elderly age in a familiar environment.
300 studio apartments will also be offered in Bukit Timah and Toa Payoh to cater to elderly residents under the Ageing-in-Place Priority Scheme.
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CLEMENTI INFO
On 31 Mar 2012,Sat
Five BTO projects launched, offering 3,923 flats
By Qiuyi Tan | Posted: 11 January 2012 1044 hrsArtist impression of Tampines GreenTerrace (Image from HDB)
Artist impression of Waterway Sunbeam in Punggol (Image from HDB)
SINGAPORE: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) launched five Build-To-Order (BTO) projects on Wednesday.
The BTO launch, the first this year, offers 3,923 new flats in Choa Chu Kang, Punggol, Sengkang and Tampines.
And a further 4,110 new flats will be offered for sale in the next BTO launch in March, in Bedok, Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Clementi, Geylang and Toa Payoh.
In total, HDB plans to offer 25,000 BTO units for the entire year.
HDB says at least 95 per cent of the flat supply (excluding Studio Apartments) will be set aside for first-timer households. Eligible first-timer households can also enjoy various housing grants to help them own a new BTO flat.
The projects launched on Wednesday are Fernvale Lea in Sengkang, Sunshine Gardens in Choa Chu Kang, Tampines Alcoves and Tampines GreenTerrace in Tampines, and Waterway Sunbeam in Punggol.
The selling prices for units at Fernvale Lea range from S$83,000 for a 2-room unit to S$283,000 for a 5-room unit.
For Sunshine Gardens, the price range is from S$77,000 for Studio Apartments to S$295,000 for a 5-room unit.
For units at Tampines Alcoves and Tampines GreenTerrace, the price range is from S$86,000 for Studio Apartments to S$292,000 for a 4-room unit.
And at Waterway Sunbeam, the price range is from S$152,000 for a 3-room unit to S$340,000 for a 5-room unit.
All these prices exclude grants.
Analysts expect strong demand for the Tampines projects, but the other projects are not likely to see 100 per cent take-up rate.
Mr Lim Yong Hock, senior vice president at PropNex Realty, said: "We can see the take-up rate has moderated over the last one year, from subscription of more than five times. Now, we have moderated down to one-over times.
"I believe today's launch will probably see further moderation of the take-up rates. But of course, in a good location, the take-up rate will still be very strong, like Tampines (Alcoves). It's a hot location and it's also near a future MRT station, Tampines West."
Mr Lim said applicants are being more selective as more BTO projects, some of them in mature estates, are in the pipeline.
He added: "Of course, everybody hopes to apply for a good location. So some of them may even wait for the March launch before they even put in their applications."
The vast majority of new flats are reserved for first-time applicants, and only five per cent go to second-timers.
If take-up rates continue to moderate, analysts expect the government to start allocating more flats for second-timers as early as the first half of the year.
Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan had said in his blog last year that second-timers can expect more BTO flats to be reserved for them, starting 2012.
More information is available on HDB InfoWEB.
Applications and enquiries for Wednesday's BTO launch can be submitted online from January 11 to January 17.
For enquiries, the public can:
- Log on to www.hdb.gov.sg/esales; or
- E-mail [email protected]; or
- Visit the HDB Sales Office to speak with our Customer Service Officers during office hours (Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday 8 am to 1 pm).
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CLEMENTI UPDATE (EXTRA)
On 31 Mar 2012,Sat
HDB tweaks rules to protect serious buyers, will launch 4,640 flats in May
Posted: 28 March 2012 1125 hrsArtist impression of Fajar Hills BTO flats in Bukit Panjang (HDB photo)
SINGAPORE: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has tweaked its rules to discourage buyers who book a flat but subsequently cancel their booking, in a move designed to better protect the interests of serious home buyers.
Such applicants who cancel their booking cannot, within one year from the date of cancellation, apply or be included as an essential occupier for a new HDB flat, DBSS (Design, Build and Sell Scheme) unit, Executive Condominium unit, or a resale flat with housing grants.
The requirement will be waived in exceptional circumstances beyond the control of the applicants.
The HDB hopes this will ensure that the flats are only allocated to serious buyers.
Currently, buyers only have to pay a non-refundable booking fee when they select a unit and a 10-per cent downpayment when they sign the agreement.
The HDB said it has seen a steady increase in the number of flat booking cancellations over the last five years - from 309 in 2007 to 1,540 cancellations in 2011.
It said one of the reasons for the increase is the higher BTO supply in recent years.
The cancellations form five to six per cent of Build-to-Order (BTO) supply.
The applicants cite various reasons for cancellation, such as a change in housing plan and intention to buy another flat.
In order to help some families enjoy greater access to two-room flats, the HDB is also raising the income ceiling for two-room flats in mature towns and estates from S$2,000 to S$5,000 per month.
The move provides an additional housing option for households who prefer to live in mature estates, but whose monthly income exceeds S$2,000.
The HDB also said it will be offering 4,640 BTO flats for sale in Choa Chu Kang, Kallang/Whampoa, Punggol and Sengkang in May.
It has ramped up flat supply substantially, to some 50,000 units in two years, to meet housing needs and will continue to build more if demand persists, the HDB said.
The HDB also launched on Wednesday 7,978 flats for sale under BTO and Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercises for March.
The public housing authority continues to place priority on first-time flat applicants.
In the March launch, 4,153 units are new flats in eight BTO projects and 3,825 are SBF flats in 26 towns and estates. Of these, 1,739 of the BTO flats in mature estates and 3,609 SBF flats will render top priority for first-timers.
The HDB said 95 per cent of these flats will be reserved for them.
At the same time, the HDB is enhancing housing options for second-time home-buyers, married children and parents wanting to live with or near each other, as well as the elderly who want to age in a familiar environment and families preferring two-room flats in mature estates.
For second-timers, the chances of securing a flat will be tripled from 5 per cent to 15 per cent for 2,094 BTO flats in non-mature estates. The proportion of these flats reserved for first-timers will be reduced to 85 per cent.
The HDB said the chances of first-timers will not be too greatly affected, after successive massive BTO launches in the past one year.
The HDB also said there will be more housing options in mature estates, with 3,174 flats in the March launch located in such estates. These include 397 studio apartments and 366 units of two-room flats.
More choices will be provided for married children wanting to stay near their parents, the elderly who want to remain in the same town or estate, as well as families preferring two-room flats in mature estates, the HDB added.
To help married children and parents live with or near each other, the HDB introduced the Multi-Generation Priority Scheme (MGPS) at Ping Yi Greens in Bedok.
The scheme gives priority allocation to married children and their parents who jointly apply to live near each other. Married children can apply to buy a two-room, three-room or four-room flat at Ping Yi Greens, while their parents can apply to buy a two-room flat in the same project.
The HDB has also enhanced the Married Child Priority Scheme (MCPS) to increase the number of ballot chances a married child receives if he applies to live with his parents. Such an applicant will now receive six ballot chances if he's a first-timer, and three ballot chances if he's a second-timer.
To help the elderly to age in a familiar environment, the HDB has introduced Ageing-in-Place Priority Scheme (APPS) to give priority to seniors living in the same town/estate or within two kilometres of the project they apply for.
Seniors applying under the scheme will receive two ballot chances, instead of one. If they are also applying to live near their married child under MCPS, they will receive four balloting chances altogether.
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