HDB stopped building maisonettes way back in 1995, but Singaporeans never got over their love for it. As we’ve pointed out before, a significant portion of million-dollar flats are maisonettes; and if Singaporeans are buying them despite the advanced lease decay, then perhaps it’s worth revisiting the scheme. Here’s why we think the double-storey maisonette may be worth building again today:

Why is it a good time for the maisonette to make a comeback?

• An improved option for extended families
• It would discourage people from buying older maisonettes with limited lease
• We’ve learned enough over the years to improve the layout
• A good mid-way between 5-room flats and an EC
• It could encourage interest in less mature areas

1. An improved option for extended families

Since 2013, we’ve had Three-Generation (3G flats). Designed for extended families living together, these are 1,237 sq. ft. units.

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