Should You Buy An HDB Flat Or A Private Property?

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...A Place To Call Your Own

Should you buy an HDB flat or a private property?

It all depends on your needs and how much you can afford. You wouldn’t want to spend your entire life working to pay off your home. Hence, you should only buy a property that is within your means.

You may wish to try Our First Home Calculator to find out your housing affordability.

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Last Updated on: Thursday, May 09, 2013 at 5:33 PM