{"id":22471,"date":"2019-01-28T11:50:32","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T03:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=22471"},"modified":"2022-10-20T19:53:38","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T11:53:38","slug":"ways-new-ura-size-restriction-can-affect-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/ways-new-ura-size-restriction-can-affect-you\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways the new URA size restriction can affect you"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has recently imposed a new size restriction on condos. But we know what you’re thinking: size restriction is the developers’ problem, right?<\/p>\n

But you’d be wrong, as URA’s new rules impact you in a number of different ways \u2014 from overall housing standards, to how much you end up paying for that condo. Here’s what you need to know.<\/p>\n

What’s the new size restriction?<\/h2>\n

The new restriction applies to new non-landed residential developments located in the Central area. With effect from 18 January 2023 onwards, these new developments are required to have at least 20% of dwelling units with a nett internal area of at least 70 sqm (753 sq ft).<\/p>\n

Nett internal area refers to the nett living space of a unit, which excludes voids, balconies, air-con ledges and other external areas.<\/p>\n

This will apply to new flats and condos, as well as the residential component of commercial and mixed-use developments in the Central area.<\/p>\n

The following sites are located within the Central area:<\/p>\n