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Has private or public housing performed better?

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HDB owners can move up to private homes, so the two markets feed each other

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HDB owners can move up to private homes, so the two markets feed each other

Diagram. Rules from HDB (MOP) and the EC scheme; check your own flat before you plan

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HDB owners can move up to private homes, so the two markets feed each otherDiagram. Rules from HDB (MOP) and the EC scheme; check your own flat before you planHDB flat. New or resaleHDB flatNew or resaleMinimum occupation. period (MOP). Generally 5 yearsMinimum occupationperiod (MOP)Generally 5 yearsSell and buy another HDB flat. Stays in the HDB marketSell and buy another HDB flatStays in the HDB marketBuy an executive condominium. New, from a developer. Fully private after 10 yearsBuy an executive condominiumNew, from a developerFully private after 10 yearsBuy a private condo or landed home. Not allowed during the MOPBuy a private condo or landed homeNot allowed during the MOPThe MOP is 10 years for Plus and Prime flats. Each move shifts demand between the HDB and private markets.

Source: HDB: minimum occupation period (MOP) and executive condominium (EC) scheme.

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HDB owners can move up to private homes, so the two markets feed each other
StepDetailLeads to
HDB flatNew or resaleMinimum occupation
Minimum occupationperiod (MOP). Generally 5 yearsSell and buy another HDB flat; Buy an executive condominium; Buy a private condo or landed home
Sell and buy another HDB flatStays in the HDB market
Buy an executive condominiumNew, from a developer. Fully private after 10 years
Buy a private condo or landed homeNot allowed during the MOP
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