As we near the middle of 2023, a lot of strangeness has surfaced in the property market. From blatant privacy intrusions by agents to new buyers puzzled over key collection times, there are some things that need clearing up. Gathered below are some of the more obscure issues, which you should really know about the property market in Singapore:
1. Flyers stuck in HDB doors or gates are actually frowned upon by CEA
Live in an HDB flat? Then you may have found flyers from property agents stuck in your door, or tucked into your front gate. This practice has gone on for so long, many of us assume it’s normal and acceptable; even some property agents seem to have forgotten CEA frowns on it.
As far back as 2019, CEA sent out a message to agents saying:
“Distribute flyers and pamphlets properly. Property agents should distribute flyers and pamphlets properly – these materials should not be visible to members of the
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