Senior Minister of State Josephine Teo has recently caused a huge uproar when she shot down young Singaporeans that are delaying plans to start a family due to housing reasons. Many Singaporean couples are waiting for their BTO flats to be ready before settling down and giving birth to a child. Minister Josephine Teo responded to them by saying “you need a very small space to have sex.”
“You need a very small space to have sex” – Minister Josephine Teo
Most Singaporean young couples would apply for a BTO before getting married, and it would take 3-5 years before they eventually move into their new flats. Most young couples are willing to start thinking about having children only after settling down in their new flats. However, the waiting time could be too long and most couple would have to date for at least 2 to 3 years before thinking about applying for a BTO flat.
So, instead of settling for HDB stairwells or budget hotels, we have suggested a list of private properties that would lessen your waiting time and allow you to conceive comfortably with adequate space.
Condominiums With Smaller Space
This list of private condominiums are highly suitable for Singaporean young couples who feel that the waiting time for BTO flats is too long and tedious. These developments have 1 bedroom condominium units that are most suitable for two to live in (as well as to do what Minister wants us to do).
1. Thomson Impressions (Central)
This development is situated at Lorong Puntong and is an exclusive development by Nan Shan Group. It is located near upcoming Thomson Line Brighthill MRT Station and the development will be ready around 2019.
Size: 463 sqft
Price: From $720,300
2. Santorini (East)
This development will be ready very soon, in late 2017. Santorini is inspired by the tourist attraction in Greece that looks across the Aegean Sea, as this development also overlooks the Tampines Quarry in similar fashion.
Size: 516 sqft
Price: From $6xxK
3. Robin Suites (Central)
Located right beside Stevens MRT in District 10, Robin Suites is possibly the only freehold 1 bedder that is below $1M in this area. There are only 3 units left for the normal 1 bedroom units and this condominium is recommended for the higher income population that are looking for an exclusive and “atas” lifestyle.
Size: 463 sqft
Price: From $985,000
4. Kingsford at Waterfront Bay (NE)
Kingsford At Waterfront Bay
The development is one of the most affordable private condominium in Singapore right now. The project overlooks a large canal which many Singaporeans believe to provide good fengshui.
Size: 484 sqft
Price: From $598,000
5. Neem Tree (Central)
Neem Tree
Neem Tree is yet another boutique freehold that is surprisingly affordable. Situated in Balestier, this city-fringe development has immense potential to see huge capital appreciation.
Size: 425 sqft
Price: $734,000
Smaller Space, Bigger Returns
Truly, private condominium prices have been dropping and its now at a 7-year low. This is a buyers’ market and a good time for first-timer and investors to secure a unit. We are talking about an investment that can potential grant you greater ROI in a shorter period of time (no need to be locked up by as many regulations as HDB).
Afterall, we only need a small space to make babies.
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