Updated: 03/17/2013 07:57

There is demand for multi-generational flats, say analysts



There is demand for multi-generational flats, say analysts


Analysts say it's timely to rebuild multi-generational flats, in view of Singapore's changing demographics. 

Their comments follow National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan's announcement that such flats may be built in Yishun, to test demand. 

Multi-generational flats typically consist four or five room units and are built beside a studio apartment. 

They facilitate extended-family living. 

Construction for these flats stopped sometime in the early 1990s. 

Housing experts say the resale prices for such mega flats range from $610,000 to $980,000.

And with Singapore's ageing population, they said the HDB should promote multi-generational living. 

Chris Koh, Director of Chris International added that measures should be in place to prevent such flats from being abused.

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