The most common priorities for Singaporeans looking to buy a HDB flat are price and location. Take the quiz below to find out what you should be looking for in a home based on your homebuyer personality!
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What best describes your ultimate dream home?
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You value relationships that are fun and encourage growth. You're always down for an adventure, but at the end of the day, you find comfort in coming home to a place full of familiarity and warmth.
Try searching for homes that are... in non-mature estates like Sengkang and Punggol in the Northeast, or Jurong East (yes, that's a non-mature estate too) in the West for equal parts happening and homey. Even if you've just started adulting, you'll find plenty of options here for below $400,000, and because they're non-mature estates, there's plenty of profit potential as well.
You value meaningful relationships and are willing to invest lots of energy and loyalty in the people you hold dear. That's because you're forward-planning, and you know these guys are going to be keepers in your life!
Try searching for homes that are... at the heart of it all. Queenstown? Bishan? Maybe even Bukit Timah. Being close to the CBD or your child's school (plenty of prestigious schools in these areas!) means you've got plenty more quality time for the things and people who matter!
You believe in working smart and playing hard. You're tenacious when it comes to achieving your goals in life, but you also know when to let loose and enjoy the little things.
Try searching for homes that are... in areas like Queenstown or Kallang/ Whampoa. Close to the CBD? Check. Plenty of lifestyle amenities in the area? Cafes, parks, you name it.
You're all about working smart over working hard, and you're always the one with the solution (Let's not get into who's the one giving you all the problems...). You're a go-getter, so being able to recharge in the place you call home is extremely important.
Try searching for homes that are... in non-mature estates like Woodlands, Sengkang, Punggol, Jurong East or Choa Chu Kang. HDB flat here are relatively affordable, so you'll be able to find one that you reaaaally love without breaking the bank. Start by searching with a budget of about $400,000.
You're the one most often in the spotlight when among your social circle. When it comes to building a family and a home, you want a partner-in-crime who can set big goals together with you, and give you affirmation along the way.
Try searching for homes that are... in "happening" estates like Serangoon (we're definitely thinking of Serangoon Gardens). You'll love the buzz of these areas, and we're sure you'll bring fun of your own!
You enjoy exploring outlandish ideas and creative pursuits, but there's also a sensible side to you. When you're able to let both sides of you complement each other, you'll be unstoppable in reaching your goals, home-related or not!
Try searching for homes that are... in neighbourhoods that have it all – you'll probably want to be looking at mature estates like Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Kallang/ Whampoa and other city fringe areas. P.S. Affordable homes are still extremely possible to find – we recommend starting your search with these HDB flats below $500,000!
Click on each of the homebuyer personalities below and see which properties we recommend for them!
- The adventure-seeker
- The nurturer
- The boss (the fun one)
- The go-getter
- The extrovert
- The best of both worlds
You value relationships that are fun and encourage growth. You're always down for an adventure, but at the end of the day, you find comfort in coming home to a place full of familiarity and warmth.
Try searching for homes that are... in non-mature estates like Sengkang and Punggol in the Northeast, or Jurong East (yes, that's a non-mature estate too) in the West for equal parts happening and homey. Even if you've just started adulting, you'll find plenty of options here for below $400,000, and because they're non-mature estates, there's plenty of profit potential as well.
You value meaningful relationships and are willing to invest lots of energy and loyalty in the people you hold dear. That's because you're forward-planning, and you know these guys are going to be keepers in your life!
Try searching for homes that are... at the heart of it all. Queenstown? Bishan? Maybe even Bukit Timah. Being close to the CBD or your child's school (plenty of prestigious schools in these areas!) means you've got plenty more quality time for the things and people who matter!
You believe in working smart and playing hard. You're tenacious when it comes to achieving your goals in life, but you also know when to let loose and enjoy the little things.
Try searching for homes that are... in areas like Queenstown or Kallang/ Whampoa. Close to the CBD? Check. Plenty of lifestyle amenities in the area? Cafes, parks, you name it.
You're all about working smart over working hard, and you're always the one with the solution (Let's not get into who's the one giving you all the problems...). You're a go-getter, so being able to recharge in the place you call home is extremely important.
Try searching for homes that are... in non-mature estates like Woodlands, Sengkang, Punggol, Jurong East or Choa Chu Kang. HDB flat here are relatively affordable, so you'll be able to find one that you reaaaally love without breaking the bank. Start by searching with a budget of about $400,000.
You're the one most often in the spotlight when among your social circle. When it comes to building a family and a home, you want a partner-in-crime who can set big goals together with you, and give you affirmation along the way.
Try searching for homes that are... in "happening" estates like Serangoon (we're definitely thinking of Serangoon Gardens). You'll love the buzz of these areas, and we're sure you'll bring fun of your own!
You enjoy exploring outlandish ideas and creative pursuits, but there's also a sensible side to you. When you're able to let both sides of you complement each other, you'll be unstoppable in reaching your goals, home-related or not!
Try searching for homes that are... in neighbourhoods that have it all – you'll probably want to be looking at mature estates like Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Kallang/ Whampoa and other city fringe areas. P.S. Affordable homes are still extremely possible to find – we recommend starting your search with these HDB flats below $500,000!
