‘Has owning a home become just a dream for younger S’poreans?’ — SG youth laments, ‘Prices keep climbing up, BTO wait times stretch for years’

Nick Karean
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:56:44 +0000
Property, Lifestyle, Singapore News, BTO, BTO flats Singapore, BTO Waiting Time, Singapore housing cost, Singapore property prices

SINGAPORE: In the past, owning an HDB flat used to be the first step toward building a life in Singapore. Now, for many young Singaporeans, it feels more like chasing a mirage in a desert of red tape, rising prices, and ridiculous waiting times. One Singaporean vented: “These days, getting a place of your own …