Stricter criteria for public housing in prime areas could deter some new families, say property analysts

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SINGAPORE — Newly announced conditions for the purchase of public housing in prime locations are meant to encourage Singapore residents to live in these homes for the long term, but they could deter some new families wishing to have children from buying such flats, property analysts said.

 

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