{"id":51289,"date":"2022-05-12T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T03:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=51289"},"modified":"2022-06-13T18:12:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T10:12:09","slug":"sexy-single-reddit-older-cheaper-newer-expensive-hdb-flat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/sexy-single-reddit-older-cheaper-newer-expensive-hdb-flat\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Sexy single&#8221; asks on Reddit: Older but cheaper HDB flat, or newer but more expensive one?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p class=\"p1\">A Redditor who identifies as a &#8220;sexy single&#8221; posted a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/singapore\/comments\/mr7ql0\/would_you_rather_buy_cheaper_and_older_hdb_flat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thread<\/a> on Reddit asking other singles in Singapore, sexy or otherwise, whether they would choose to buy an older but cheaper flat or a newer but costlier one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reddit-post.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reddit-post.jpg\" alt=\"reddit singles post\" width=\"600\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reddit-post.jpg 1474w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reddit-post-150x95.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The thread garnered more than a hundred comments, with an overwhelming majority of commenters stating that they would choose to buy an older flat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The most common ones were location, locale, and price, as older flats tend to have a lower per-square-foot (psf) cost.<\/p>\n<p>Most Singaporeans follow the usual rite of passage: Meet their other halves in their twenties, apply for BTO, collect the unit in five years, get married and move in together. All of this usually happens in their late twenties to early thirties.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you identify with the \u201csexy single\u201d Reddit user, you might be on your phone scrolling through the countless posts of friends celebrating wedding anniversaries and kids\u2019 birthdays while you contemplate a solo night of Netflix and chill.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/xUA7b0fN4FPzSh9qhO\" width=\"480\" height=\"271\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite being single, you\u2019re not alone. According <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singstat.gov.sg\/find-data\/search-by-theme\/population\/marital-status-marriages-and-divorces\/latest-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to<\/a>\u00a0<a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singstat.gov.sg\/-\/media\/files\/publications\/population\/population2021.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statistics<\/a>, there\u2019s been a year-on-year increase in singles of all ages below 50.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So, with the minimum age being set at 35 to buy an <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/hdb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">HDB<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0as a single, do you download all the dating apps and start furiously swiping so you can find a spouse before even considering property ownership?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Or, do you embrace sexy singlehood and find a place to call your own as soon as you blow out the candles on your 35th birthday, without having to share it with anyone else?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;ve gone with option number two, this article&#8217;s for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So, you&#8217;re single. Which HDB do you pick?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here&#8217;s the good thing about being single. You can pick any house you like and decorate it however you want. There&#8217;s no one to tell you not to hang that giant Batman poster on the living room wall or that you need to have matching bowls and plates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/uVb3aMfGxpcSvD4teR\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However if you&#8217;re single, you can only apply for 2-room BTO units in non-mature estates. <em>Hello? Singles need space too, right<\/em>?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more space, you&#8217;d need to turn to the resale market where you&#8217;re not bounded by estates or flat size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>So here&#8217;s the question, would you get an older but cheaper flat, or a newer unit that&#8217;s more expensive?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The general consensus amongst those who commented on the Reddit post is that buying an older HDB flat would be their preferred option over a newer one. Here&#8217;s why:<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Location, location, location<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Choosing to buy an older flat means unlocking a wider selection of locations, including prime neighbourhoods such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/neighbourhoods\/toa-payoh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toa Payoh<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/neighbourhoods\/holland-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holland Village<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mature estates already have a hub of well-developed amenities in place, so you don&#8217;t need to travel too far for groceries or services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-1.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-1.jpg 1446w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-1-1440x474.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-1-150x49.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51306\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51306\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-2.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-2.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-2-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This user prioritised location so much that he didn&#8217;t even bother looking at newer flats.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some favour familiarity, choosing to buy a home in the stomping ground so they can continue to enjoy their neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-4.png\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1122\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-4.png 1122w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-4-787x247.png 787w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/location-4-150x47.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are some things you should consider when it comes to location:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Schools.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0If you&#8217;re not planning to remain single, do you have a primary school in mind for your future mini-me?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Green spaces.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Love nature? Pick a place where you can jog to the nearby park and enjoy the fresh air and lush trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Malls.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0For the urbanites who love to wander through sprawling malls, you might want a place that&#8217;s a few bus stops away from the nearest mega mall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Supermarket.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Are you a bonafide Gordon Ramsey in the kitchen? Having a supermarket right below your block is a must, so you don&#8217;t need to break your back lugging groceries home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Work.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Get in that extra hour of sleep by living near your workplace. Great for workaholics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Connectivity.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Those who don&#8217;t plan on having a car might want to look at units near the MRT, because there&#8217;s nothing worse than having to change multiple buses just to get to a train station.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/near-MRT.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/near-MRT.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/near-MRT.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/near-MRT-150x37.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At least this guy has his priorities right. Midnight coke runs, anybody?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/coke.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/coke.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/coke.jpg 1284w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/coke-150x29.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Size is king<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For some, size and layout take centre stage when picking a home. Having your own little corner of the world in land-scarce Singapore is more valuable than choosing a new flat with lesser lease decay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/xT4uQ6BJ5e7zqfzAiY\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Many on the Reddit thread expressed that they would never even consider a 2-room BTO as having a spacious home is high on their list of priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Older flats are generally more spacious than newer ones. Many singles feel that even though they would be living alone, having ample space is still important to them.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flats built before 1998 also don&#8217;t have a bomb shelter built yet, so every inch of your house is usable living space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51323\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51323\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/size.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/size.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/size.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/size-787x292.jpg 787w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/size-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picking a flat with more living space was more important than upgrading to a condo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/size-2.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/size-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/size-2.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/size-2-150x33.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Newer flats are designed with smaller kitchens. Those who love whipping up meals will find it quite the squeeze, so they opt for older resales with a larger cooking area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/kitchen-1.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/kitchen-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/kitchen-1.jpg 1386w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/kitchen-1-150x43.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Cost<\/h2>\n<p>For some, it all comes down to the dollars and cents &#8211; most of those who commented shared how they felt that the older flats had a lower PSF price.<\/p>\n<p>Some even said that they would instead get a bigger space even if the price were the same, as they would get more &#8220;house&#8221; for the same amount of money.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/price-2.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/price-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1026\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/price-2.jpg 1026w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/price-2-150x28.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">A concern of buying an older flat is the lease decay, as naturally, a significant portion of the lease has run out, leaving behind an average of 50-60 years remaining. This could be a problem for owners looking to sell their flat in future.<\/p>\n<p>However, most commenters felt that as long as the lease covered them for the remaining years of their life, it was sufficient enough.<\/p>\n<p>Many were looking at the flat as a forever home instead of an investment piece.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/price-1.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/price-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/price-1.jpg 1092w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/price-1-150x41.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/lease-decay.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/lease-decay.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/lease-decay.jpg 1096w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/lease-decay-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>However, it&#8217;s not all sunshine and rainbows with older flats as it does come with several drawbacks. These are things that one has to consider when choosing to buy an older unit.<\/p>\n<h2>Wear and tear<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Older flats definitely come with greater wear and tear, so be sure to factor that into your renovation budget when picking an older unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There may also be the issue of worn-out built-in carpentry and cracked tiles, which will weigh heavy on your wallet when it comes to hacking and demolition costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-flat.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-flat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-flat.jpg 1266w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-flat-720x130.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-flat-150x27.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No cockroaches, please<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flats with the rubbish chute located within the kitchen might be convenient if you&#8217;re the sort who hates making the long trek to dispose of your daily trash. But, it comes with the con of having unwanted guests intruding in your home from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We&#8217;re talking about cockroaches.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cockroaches.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cockroaches.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cockroaches.jpg 1062w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cockroaches-150x34.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There&#8217;s nothing worse than coming home after a long day at work only to find a six-legged foe hanging out in your living room. Also, we don&#8217;t need to remind you that cockroaches can fly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/everybody-gangsta-until-the-cockroach-starts-flying.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/everybody-gangsta-until-the-cockroach-starts-flying.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/everybody-gangsta-until-the-cockroach-starts-flying.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/everybody-gangsta-until-the-cockroach-starts-flying-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/everybody-gangsta-until-the-cockroach-starts-flying-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/everybody-gangsta-until-the-cockroach-starts-flying-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Those who still favour an older resale but hate having the rubbish chute in the house can opt to board it up so you don&#8217;t get any nasty surprises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cockroach-2.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cockroach-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cockroach-2.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cockroach-2-150x22.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Houses built in the 1990s onwards have a centralised refuse chute, so you can sleep soundly at night knowing you won&#8217;t have any unwanted housemates in your apartment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pro tip:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Roll up an old towel and place it at your door entrance to prevent any creepy crawlies from getting into your home during the scheduled fogging days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>With all of these in mind, we hope it helps you plan what sort of HDB unit you would like for your future bachelor\/bachelorette pad.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/26gryJlXHjheWTe3C\" width=\"480\" height=\"260\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Are you part of the singles camp looking for a place to call home? Let us know in the comments section below or on our Facebook post.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">If you found this article helpful, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/hdb-grants-for-singles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HDB grants for singles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/two-singles-buying-hdb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A tale of two singles \u2013 Buying an HDB flat together<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a property? 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