Building of HDB Executive Maisonettes

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB will reconsider building executive maisonettes.

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Mr Khaw Boon Wan: HDB stopped building executive maisonettes (EMs) in 1995 when the Executive Condominium (EC) Housing Scheme was implemented.

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ECs provide a wider range of flats to cater to Singaporeans' diverse preferences. While EMs ranged from 138 to 243 square metres, ECs have unit sizes ranging from 69 to 324 square metres. ECs also typically come with more unique design features than EMs, including duplexes for those looking for two-storey units similar to EMs. New EC units are sold with initial eligibility and ownership restrictions to help keep prices affordable. First-timer citizen families can enjoy the CPF Housing Grant for the purchase of ECs, which will become an unrestricted private property after 10 years, thus meeting the private housing aspirations of Singaporeans.

As the EC is better placed to meet the diverse needs of Singaporeans, there is no need to re-introduce EMs.

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