The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore's public housing authority. Its aim was to resolve housing shortage issues after Singapore gained independence in 1965, building flats mainly for rental by low-income groups. Today, HDB flats have become the most sought after properties in Singapore as they are comparatively affordable. HDB estates are self-sufficient with facilities such as supermarkets, clinics, ...

it is very noisy. Forcibly closing of wooden doors added the sound. How to solve this problem? ANSWER: I have been staying in HDB flats for almost 20 years, I never feel it's noisy. Also have never hear people said it's noisy until today.) Source: Yahoo

I want to see different types such as 3NG 4NG 3I...etc this kind of information should be delivered to buyers... also must pay ??? ANSWER: I too, needed the same thing months ago before i purchased my flat. Try looking in the hdb website. Sometimes they may show plans of the available flats.) Source: Yahoo Editor's Note: HDB main website is at http://www.hdb.gov.sg/

We are living in Turkey right now and will be in Singapore soon for University education.We will also be investing in properties such as buying a new flat. Are we allowed to buy HDB flat? Anyone has become Singapore citizen? What steps ahead for us? Thanks for your assistance. ANSWER: If you are here for education, you have plenty of time ...

ANSWER: Aha.....I just come from the HDB this morning..... 3I - 3 room improved 3Ng - 3 room new generation... 4A - the best of the 4 rooms 4S - 4 room simplfied 4 Ng - new generation there are so many designs rights now and Iwould suggest that you get a floor plan from your local HDB branch office ...