Profile of resale HDB flat buyers
Data of the 2,162 resale HDB transactions closed in May 2011, released by Minister Khaw Boon Wan. Flat Type Permanent residents Private property owners 1st timers 2nd timers Singles Overall Breakdown (%) 20% 8% 23% 34% 15% 100% 3-room or smaller 21% 10% 24% 37% 51% 31% 4-room 45% 23% 36% 36% 36% 37% 5-room or larger 34% 67% 40% 27% 13% 32%