Tanglin Halt, which went under the Selective En-Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) in 2014, was for many the iconic HDB neighbourhood. As one of the five districts of old Queenstown, Tanglin Halt was one of the longest surviving HDB estates, rivalling Tiong Bahru in seniority. This week, we talk to a couple who were lucky enough to rent and lived at the famed Tanglin Halt, shortly before the redevelopment:
Special thanks to Steffi and Kai Wen for taking the time to share! For more on their journey you can visit: @ahirisecottage
Getting a rental flat at Tanglin Halt
Steffi and Kai Wen were waiting on their BTO flat at Dakota Breeze, which would only be ready in 2021. As with most couples waiting for their new home, temporary accommodation was essential.
In their first few months a newlyweds, their relatives allowed them to stay at a condo unit in Redhill out of goodwill; but this would only last until the condo was sold....