HDB setting up team to help rental-flat families buy own homes

Families in rental homes will get more support to buy their own flats, as the Housing Board sets up a team dedicated to looking out for households with the potential to qualify for home ownership.

To be set up later this year, it is part of a slew of measures unveiled by four ministries in Parliament to mitigate income inequality and uplift lower-income families in a more holistic way. "We want to provide stronger, personalised hand-holding for families who are ready for home ownership," she added. PERSONALISED HELP

Also, 74 families have joined the Fresh Start Housing Scheme as of last month, said Ms Sun. Five of these second-timer families have since collected the keys to their flats.

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