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Please click the "Accept" button if you agree and accept the Terms and Conditions and wish to proceed with this service. Second, the Singapore government has repeatedly told people who have HDB flats that they are âhomeownersâ, and that a HDB flat is an investment. So, you are lucky enough to get a 5-room BTO flat that comes with its own balcony and plenty of space for you to plan the perfect home that you have always dreamed of. Before boxing them out of sight, there are some things you need to take note, While you can technically cover up the exposed pipes, they still, for any future maintenance works. Here are nine things that we bet you didn’t know were considered illegal to do in a HDB flat, even if it’s in your own house! This however, does not always apply with HDB flats. So if youâre using cabinets to âhideâ your pipes, there needs to be a, Spruce up your windows with interesting blinds and curtains. Study your future homeâs floor plan before solidifying your purchase – you donât want to plan for an open-concept kitchen before realising that you canât hack down a certain wall only after you get your keys! Hide your bomb shelter behind a concealed shoe shelf! You might have been inspired by that recent news report about the average host making $5000 a year, but seriously, don’t try that stunt in a HDB flat. At the same time, HDB flat supply has only risen by 140,700 units. Not only do they look sleek, many of them also come with storage for you to keep your barang barang out of sight. If caught, you may have to pay a fine not exceeding $2,000 or serve a jail term of not more than 3 months. Before boxing them out of sight, there are some things you need to take note of. On the other hand, cats are not allowed in HDB flats. Thanks! Ng Huiwen SINGAPORE - Some Housing Board flat owners here have turned to new ways to increase the living space in their homes, such as by ⦠What about mezzanines erected in old JTC or HDB terrace factories, especially in the 80s or 90s? The original story was first published on the MoneySmart.sg blog. I understand they are "exempted" from such approval unless of course one gives way and triggers an island-wide check. Older resale flats have very interesting layouts. Such a pity for the highest floors, since they have slightly higher ceilings which could have been maximized. If we assume 80% will continue to live in HDB flats, that is 705,040 more people who require such accommodation. Considered a structural component of every HDB flat, youâre not allowed to tamper with any of its walls, floor, ceiling and door. They just have to be similar to the original HDB windows and fit within the size restrictions. During this time, residents are reminded to keep noise levels low, and avoid noisy recreational activities. e-Service Description. You can bake pineapple tarts for profit during Chinese New Year, but you can’t convert your HDB into a full-fledged bakery. The additional weight will exceed the limit of 150KG per square metre of floor area, the structural integrity of the building.Â, between the raised platform and the ceiling, and a height of. If you're caught installing a mezzanine floor in your HDB flat illegally, you'll get slapped with a hefty fine of up to $5,000. Walking around nude in your HDB flat (if people can see you). That means you can be a private tutor who operates from home, but not run a tuition centre. That way, you can save money on costly mistakes and find a way around getting your dream home. All new Build-To-Order (BTO) flats come with wall and floor finishings that have waterproofing membranes laid between the cement screed and floor tiles. Otherwise, it's more like "ask not, tell not". The bigger ones even get their own bus interchanges and shopping malls! As long as at least 1 owner of a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat is a Singapore Citizen, the flat is protected from creditors by law and cannot be sold or taken over by the Official Assignee (OA). . Some may even have high ceilings. Sounds so dreamy, right? 7 Illegal Things in Your HDB Flat You Might Get into Trouble For Doing These 80% of Singaporeans live in HDB flats, and many of us grew up playing with the stray cats in the void deck and trying to imagine the lives of the people in the blocks opposite. There are two reasons why itâs not permitted by the authorities. On top of that, you'll also need to pay to remove the mezzanine floor and restore the flat back to its original structure. The HDB life is also a way of life as each estate is really more like a township with MRT or LRT stations, bus stops, schools, shops and amenities. 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