Oral Answer by Ministry of National Development on appeals to purchase HDB flat whilst holding other properties
Feb 13, 2015
Mr Ang Wei Neng: To ask the Minister for National Development, in 2013 and 2014,
(a) what is the number of Singaporeans and permanent residents who have appealed to HDB to purchase a HDB flat whilst holding
i. private property in Singapore,
ii. overseas property; and
(b) how many of them have been successful in their appeals.
Answer:
In 2013 and 2014, a total of 1,587 Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents appealed to buy an HDB flat while holding on to their private property. Among them, 486 owned a local private property, while 1,101 owned an overseas private property. 606 of the appeals were approved. All approved cases were appeals from Singapore Citizens.