REINSTITUTION OF FLAT RESALE PROCEDURES IN HDB AREA OFFICES

Mr S. Vasoo asked the Minister for National Development if the administrative procedures for the resale of flats could be reinstituted at the respective Housing and Development Board Area Offices.

Mr Teh Cheang Wan: The Board does not propose to reinstitute the procedure for the resale of flats at the respective Area Offices in Ang Mo Kio New Town.

As a pilot project, the Board has centralised the resale of Ang Mo Kio flats at Sales Section, Maxwell Road. This centralisation enables both vendors and purchasers to obtain all the necessary services at one stop. These include eligibility checks, getting CPF statements, opening or transfer of PUB accounts and affirmation of Statutory Declarations. The Board will monitor the new procedure and improve it where necessary to minimise inconvenience to residents.