Showing posts with label Build-to-Order. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Build-to-Order. Show all posts

Thursday, 5 December 2013

Impact of reduction of BTO flats in Singapore

Property analysts in Singapore say that the reduction in the supply of Build-to-Order (BTO) flats will not affect resale prices. After three years of ramped-up construction, Singapore government recently decided to reduce the supply of Build-to-Order (BTO) flats recently.

Analysts say that the profile of buyers going for resale flats and BTO flats are generally different. The three years of ramped-up BTO supply means that first-time buyers can purchase a new flat instead of a resale flat. This exercise along with the introduction of various cooling measures has helped ease demand for resale flats.

Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Number of BTOs built in Singapore

If you look at the marriage rates in Singapore and the number of BTOs build in Singapore, it seems that the government is supplying almost one brand new HDB flat to one married couple. Do you think this rate is sustainable?