The most common types of houses in Singapore are:
- HDB flats: HDB flats are public housing units that are built and managed by the Housing and Development Board (HDB). They are the most affordable type of housing in Singapore and are home to over 80% of the population. HDB flats are available in a variety of sizes and configurations, from one-room studios to five-room flats.
- Condominiums: Condominiums are private housing units that are typically located in high-rise buildings. They offer residents a variety of amenities, such as swimming pools, gyms, and playgrounds. Condominiums are generally more expensive than HDB flats, but they offer more space and privacy.
- Landed properties: Landed properties are private housing units that are built on their own land. They include bungalows, semi-detached houses, and terrace houses. Landed properties are the most expensive type of housing in Singapore, but they offer the most space and privacy.
Lists of pros and cons of each type of house:-
HDB flats:
- Affordable
- Variety of sizes and configurations
- Government-subsidized
- Strict eligibility criteria
Condominiums:
- More expensive than HDB flats
- More space and privacy
- Variety of amenities including security
- No eligibility criteria
Landed properties:
- Most expensive type of housing in Singapore
- Most space and privacy
- No eligibility criteria
Other property types in Singapore include:
- Executive condominiums (ECs): ECs are a hybrid of public and private housing. They are built and sold by private developers, but they are subject to HDB’s eligibility criteria and restrictions. They are Private condominiums after 10 years they are build.
- Good Class Bungalows (GCBs): GCBs are the most prestigious and sought-after properties in Singapore. They are located in exclusive areas and have a minimum land area of 400 square meters. They are limited in supply.