HDB 15 month cooling period

The 15-month wait-out period is a cooling measure introduced by the Singapore government to moderate demand in the HDB resale market. Here are the key points:

Who is Affected?

• This measure applies to private property owners (PPOs) who are less than 55 years old and are looking to sell their private property and then buy a resale HDB flat. Those 55 years old and above who are downsizing to a 4-room or smaller HDB flat are exempt from this rule.

Duration of Wait-Out Period

• PPOs must wait for 15 months after the legal completion of their private property sale before they can purchase a resale HDB flat.

Purpose of the Measure

• The primary goal is to stabilize the HDB resale market by reducing the demand from PPOs who have significant financial resources, which can drive up HDB resale prices and make them less affordable for first-time buyers and other HDB owners.

Impact on the Market

• This measure is expected to slow down the pace of HDB resale price increases and prioritize access to affordable public housing for those with more urgent housing needs, such as first-time home buyers. It may also lead to an increase in rental demand and prices as affected PPOs may need to rent during the wait-out period.

Temporary Nature

• The 15-month wait-out period is considered a temporary measure and will be reviewed based on overall demand and market conditions. However, similar cooling measures introduced in the past have remained in effect for extended periods.

Exceptions

• The measure does not apply to first-time buyers, HDB flat sellers looking to buy another HDB flat, or PPOs aged 55 and above who are downsizing to a 4-room or smaller HDB flat.
  
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