I didn't expect THIS in the 3-Room HDB flat viewing *As a Hong Konger* [SG Flat-Hunt Vlog]

[@lecherhao86]

My family of 4 (including 2 kids) is living in a 3 room bto and we don't regret it because the house is fully paid and we don't have debt. We convert the living room into a bedroom for one of my kids since there's only 2 rooms in 3-room bto. Dining table becomes our common area and we enjoy our conversation over meal. Despite the small space, we still live comfortably in it because we have sufficient space in our individual room. This also forces us to be mindful not to hoard and clutter items. And cleaning is so so easy. Smaller space, lesser area to clean. Lastly, deciding how big a house you want to get depends on your aspiration and lifestyle. If you would like people to come over often, and you see yourself working for the next decades to finance your house, go ahead and get a bigger one. If you are like my family who doesn't need a helper, not expecting people to come over, and also my wife is expecting to be a full time housewife most of the time, its ok to live with the minimal and still feel relax and comfortable with that since money issue will not be in our mind at all.

[@karenlee4229]

真心，HDB買BTO ，能買五房就五房，裝修簡單就行，以後再換樓

[@yongkangyong9949]

My very first BTO was a 5 room flat in Anchorvale, Sengkang back in 2014/2015. It was 110sqm. Space was great and you could get a lot of renovation ideas with more space. 2 kids came along and I really appreciated the space. I sold the flat after MOP and downgraded to a 4 room flat in Clementi in 2021 (90sqm) and my 3rd child was born in 2022. Location of the house aside, I truly appreciate the space that my 5 room flat provided. For me, I will strongly recommend a 5 room unit if you intend to stay and settle down for quite some time and start a family.

[@yapkiat9845]

If your finances allow, 5 room is the most ideal choice. Taking into consideration that one day your family n friends from HK come over to visit you one day n it will be nice to play host to them. Spacious is always better than a cramp space. Anyway good luck to you n your new journey. It will take you quite a while to get the house due to balloting. My son tried 3 times n is still trying. So start planning early.🎉🎉🎉

[@impopquiz]

There r a few layouts to choose from. Do check the estate’s brochure what’s offering before u apply, especially for the bomb shelter placement as it cannot be “moved”/changed for renovation. Best of luck for ur application

[@neggsilver]

Most people will suggest 5-room. Personally, I prefer 5-room BTO cause the kitchen space seemed bigger too. But if you are getting older flats, like those built before 2000s, I think 4-room flat is good enough, that was what I ended up buying and I love the floorplan cause it's very different from the current BTOs.

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

5 room resale for those build just before year 2000 is the best in my Opinion.

[@chenyinmei6466]

Space is never wasted..not all spaces need to be filled up ah..you will find use for it..after you move in..a home is very important ah..hope the both of you find that one special feel..for your future home..

[@MaxGarmin]

Always go for the bigger 5 Room if you and your hubby can afford it. Pretty sure that it will be a decision that you will not regret. Always remember that space in Singapore is a premium and likely to get more expensive as time passes.

[@jaytso1883]

My advice, go for a bigger flat. You may feel it will be a heavier burden on Ah Boy's and your financial budget. But don't forget you and Ah Boy are young and still climbing the corporate ladder. So your career and combined family income will grow in the coming years. You will find it'll not be difficult to afford the mortgage payment on a bigger hdb flat and build equity in it quickly.

[@karenng2840]

BTO flats are newer and cheaper than resale flats. However, they are smaller and depending on yoir queue number when you select the flat, you may not get a unit of good location and direction. On the other hand, while resale flats are more expensive, you have more control over the location of the flat, which direction the flat faces and also, who your neighbours will be. Both got their pros and cons. And, also go for bigger units as long as your finances allow. You will never know when you need the extra space.

[@chengjm7696]

5-room is better because you can convert part of the living area into a play area/study area.

[@jamesseet9067]

....go for 5 Room.... chances that hdb will not entertain purchase every now and than....think about RENOVATION+And buying of bed kitchen etc etc...also cost a lot of $$$$ not only the flat cost.,.good luck

[@simonez9197]

Go for the max - 5rm. If u take 4rm now, you’ll surely be thinking of u/grading to the 5rm matter of time.

[@chualcvn9832]

噪音是新加坡严重社会问题 - 组屋内: 用竹竿大力打在钢管上 - 组屋外: 用震耳欲聋的吹风筒扫树叶等 - 地铁站, 购物中心放音乐等等

[@tongfattho6913]

五房式，客廳大，可以開台打麻將；要不可以放飯桌，也可用來當工作書桌。

[@mlu8395]

After Khaw B W visited HK the HDB 5 room flat area is almost equal an old HDB flat 4 room size, and 4 room flat area has reduced to old 3 room flat area, etc. After putting a king size bed in the new bedroom hardly has space left. The old HDB bedroom has a lot of space (2~3m on the left, right and end of bed) left even a king size bed is in. 😭

[@MDroid-bn6eb]

刚结婚时、5房看起来很空。要打扫也很麻烦。 现在有了2个小朋友、地方不够用！！

[@linekerkb]

If you have a chance, do check out the HDB 3G unit that comes with 4br, hall, dining & balcony.

[@jayzen76]

just remember to take note of the special T&Cs for the 3G flats :)

[@hendrik7502]

My preference is for a 5-room. You won’t regret the choice. Cheers!

[@philipchan79]

5-room~ 5-room~ 5-room~ I said it thrice my suggestion to you. Good luck~

[@Notsosmartyetnotsostupid]

Buy 4 room. Size wise, not much from 5 room but cost a lot cheaper. And if you rent out in future, rental rate also almost the same as 5 room.

[@davidhoo9093]

At last you are stepping into Singapore public housing realty business... Nice touring around HDB HQ... Hope your dream home would be well thought out plus with the right investment.

[@michchong]

Toa Payoh was one of the earliest Housing Estate in Singapore

[@alexlim4508]

Work within your budget. Can upgrade later. Don't be pressured into thinking of housing others in your new home bcos most of the time both of u will be alone to clean the house 😂 I started with 4ng old flat then move to EA or 6 rooms flat, 2 big hall n 4 bedrooms. I have 3 children. The present bigger unit also means children willing to help in household chores. So long no funny or odd corners or spaces should be fine. Don't buy near the rubbish collection centre. Buy mid floor to high floor...easier to sell n good price bcos of demands.

[@horngchuanlim2377]

Irene you brush teeth also so cute 😍

[@jaytso1883]

Looking at and buying a hdb flat, the 1st step for a marriage plan1🙂

[@Wongwanchungwongjumbo]

I can Suggest that the Next time if Your parents and Siblings will come to Singapore 🇸🇬, You must show this Toa Payoh HDB Flat gallery and Tampines town too.

[@ordinaryobserver897]

Oh my, how have they squeezed people into such small houses and still call it 4 room. Today's 5 room size is the about the same as former 4 room before 2000. Feeling short changed. Irene, better to go for 5 room if looking at bto. Dont worry about the loan. Eventually it will work out.

[@jameslee9742]

Don't go for size.. rather go for location.. you heard before location, location! Lol. Next facing .best north south facing and next which level.. last than is you decide is 4 or 5 room

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

“Location Location Location” is a gimmick. Eventually Singapore will be very well connected and if you have a car, it’s even better. It SIZE & SPACE that is a premium. I rather live in a SPACIOUS & COMFORTABLE home but further from town than a CRAMPED and TINY stressed up pigeon hole size unit in town..

[@constanzkoh4918]

Hi Irene...U smile electronic toothbrush is suitable to use for child age 10?

[@IrenereneHK]

I think it's better if s/he has adult teeth!

[@kenjikenji4870]

Irene.. You got consider buying condo?

[@meklavier4664]

you should try the pull pork burger in that cafe. VERY GOOD

[@Daniel53899]

还是建议买5房😊

[@japrpg]

I LOVE going to HDB my nice gallery! Just to stroll around to see interior design inspirations. I usually go there every QTR when they will switch interior designs, but layout is usually the same.

[@matthewong5469]

U intend to buy which flat? BTO or Resale? I know that resale is very expensive. Maybe I suggest u go for resale 4 room flat. This is my suggestion to you.

[@tarrius88]

Depends how many kids you all planning to get? If 2 kids & more..i believe 5 room flats is the best investments?

[@yiming99]

Time for Ah Boy to learn Cantonese 🙂

[@tuckwengtor9421]

Unlike Oral B brush head, is this U Smile brush head easily available in Guardian or Watson pharmacies?

[@IrenereneHK]

Can buy also from online the shopee link :)

[@RayTan-w9r]

I love Bedok Old estate but got many nice and cheap food/stuffs There got the famous blk 216 hawker center (but only opens in morning till afternoon) and also the largest and cheapest ABC store at east side If you never been to Bedok Central that corner can ask your bf bring you go Best to go on weekend mornings as that ABC store will display most of all their cheap deals only on Sat and Sun Some items they sell more cheaper than at other place or your Tampines Hub valueshop Oh pls do a vlog on that store if are going there shopping so that more people who not familiar can know where to buy cheap things in singapore.

[@artistictaker6785]

My advice to you is to consider if you want to have kids and study/computer room. But your kids grow up to be adults, will you continue living in 5 room? Will you be willing to do house chores? Maid? Why maid? Why not hire part time cleaner? Think about it.

[@林敏茱-k4y]

刚结婚可以先买四房到五房,等到孩子长大结婚后,就卖掉房子换个三房的😅我就是这么做的因为年纪大了不想怎么辛苦打扫卫生了😂😂

[@henrythong9968]

Go for 5 room , once you retire sell and downgrade to smaller house so that you & Ah boy next time more secure.

[@allakazoo]

If you like to have friends over often, 5rm is best.

[@cs2007new]

Can she buy BTO. I thought PR can buy resale flat only?

[@allakazoo]

Her husband to be is a Singaporean

[@calvyncraven1141]

Wah so fast looking at BTO! Registered already? 🤭

[@psx2sg]

恭喜恭喜啦看屋子的話，應該離好事不遠了

[@JS-zx5ez]

如果買4或5房，想久住，又想自己找裝修商，記得要準備2到3萬現金。因為物價，人工漲了

[@stevenlim9640]

哪里够？5万到十多万才够

[@JS-zx5ez]

@@stevenlim9640 3萬是基本，10萬到15萬 是投資，賣的時候是比較容易。

[@tiongtiong1363]

Where to buy

[@MrRazorteeth]

Buy 5 room HDB IF you can afford it. If one couple could only own one HDB, get the best ROI one. Most likely $1 million after MOP

[@weebiantan4049]

好

[@yongyokekeng1765]

看个人，家庭的经济收入，量力而行，毕竟房贷是25，30年

[@hipposamadesu]

3-room BTO is not recommended unless you have budget constraints.

[@mic5391]

记得，能选五房的就敢敢选五房！

[@ahmoychai1037]

她的先生是新加坡公民她是pr可以买Bto。 br和br不可以买bto

[@ahmoychai1037]

两个pr不可以买BTO

[@tuckloongwoo8614]

男方是新加坡人。

[@CrossbredmiMiyang]

Irene 有PR惹？

[@gauvainng7033]

Irene有PR了吗

[@thsiow1974]

其实你们都还年轻，将来的薪水也是会增高的，所以敢敢买5房式。如果将来不想住这么大间，要卖的话也不愁没市场。5房式BTO这么看都是有划算的。。

[@bernardkoh1650]

Bto 5 room, sell 10-15yrs later.. $$$$$$

[@Wongwanchungwongjumbo]

Your other Hong Kong 🇭🇰 SAR Singapore 🇸🇬 Permanent Residence like Benson Ruby and Mrs Karman had Visited My Nice house Gallery at Toa Payoh

[@keepgoing335]

netflix and chill ... doesn't need the tv....

[@chengweichoong88]

5 room is the best option.

[@MTChee]

I will go for 5 rooms and find myself a qualified ID.

[@alberttan281]

BUY 5 ROOM IS THE BEST OPTION FOR YOU AND AH BOY.

[@Wongwanchungwongjumbo]

All these HDB 3, 4 AND 5 Rooms Singapore 🇸🇬 HDB Flat are Bigger than Any Hong Kong 🇭🇰 SAR ones.

[@stevenlim9640]

but are much smaller than malaysia 3, 4 AND 5 Rooms

[@bklim2286]

真的能买五房就五房，值得的，多100k，不会负担很大。🎉🎉

[@brandonteh9179]

if u r buying bto and can afford to buy 5-room. suggest to buy 5 instead of 4 as the money u earn in future when u sell will be more than 4-room. if buy resale then 4-room is enough. not sure if u know or not, smaller hdb will get more government utilities rebate but not alot of difference lah between 4 and 5 room. maybe $100-150 difference a yr?

[@graceluo7384]

Budget first.

[@horngchuanlim2377]

Angel Irene , you really very beautiful and very cute . But you married already , but husband is not me 😭😭😭 As a admirer and die hard fan , I still wish both of you Forever Love , Forever Healthy , Forever Wealthy , Forever Beautiful , Forever Fit , Forever Young ...

[@xodiac2020]

how many million?

[@kornhead8]

In SG, fr 3rm to 5rm u get 2 toilets unlike in HK u only get 1 toilet only 🤭

[@jjtop20]

For me i find 4rm is big enough for my family of 4. Even though older 4 rooms are bigger but i prefer the newer layout. I also like the L shape living and dining area.

[@MrXhxie]

Must be 5 room

[@etjan555]

Definitely 5room…….bigger space is essential for future planning……..as for money,u can use cpf to settle slowly…..

[@tcmelvinlee4804]

Within your means, nowadays BTOs are also not cheap

[@hipposamadesu]

4 room BTO is ideal. 5-room BTO is ideal for those living together with parents.

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

Too small…

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

Go for resale 5 room flats if you intend to have children in future. Personally, I found HDB getting more dishonest with their showrooms. Relying on smokes and mirrors to mislead and give an impression of space especially at the master bedroom of the 4 room unit showroom. What’s with the see through glass to another space?! 🤦🏼‍♂️Have you also noticed that NONE of the showroom has bedroom doors to simulate REAL world usage?!

[@jeffchan7435]

66 Sqm算好了,香港公屋係43 Sqm住一家四口的.............

[@ymhktravel]

38&43sqm are also Singapore's BTO but the smallest type. More suitable for singles or just a couple with no kids. Don't forget also the bigger the flat, the more effort and time you have to spend to maintain its cleanliness every week.

[@jjyf78]

有能力就買五房, 沒能力就買三房! 量力而爲!! 就系噉啦!!!😅

[@amubi]

四房是标准四与六个人的房屋

[@stevenlim9640]

大家都说买5房。大家又没看新闻吗？最新新加坡政府HDB的BTO：5房BTO从新币95万起跳！加贷款利息是新币150万！惨！（4房BTO新币70万起跳）

[@caoshehuixian]

唔知點解睇妳刷牙都有喜感，唔似的典型式刷牙廣告咁假

[@jeffchan7435]

你眼鏡的品質不夠好。試下去日本買靚眼鏡,爽好多。

[@gotmyonu1027]

If not for 'larger' HDB flats.... HKers wouldn't want to live in SG. But HK are fast catching up on flat sizes.

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

Unlikely…

[@RonLarhz]

Are you for real or just trying to get more clicks? You're here for so long n u dunno hdb gallery is no longer accurate? New ones are 3-8m² smaller.

[@williamchan3435]

5 rooms for sure. Once you get marriage and has children. Space is never enough. Trust me. 😊

[@gotmyonu1027]

Aiya... get a house (not flat) in JB.... better living and cheaper living. Come live in Malaysia... Truly Asia!!!

[@隨遇而安-q2m]

Hmm...wonder why the mainland prefers a smaller hongkong flat and not get a much cheaper and larger house in China !

[@peterlee6148]

Yes but the house worth how much after ten years?

[@peterlee6148]

​@@隨遇而安-q2mits the location and not the size in the major cities.

[@CrossbredmiMiyang]

Why would one wants to down grade to live in JB with little value in return ? Not only Singaporean but many Malaysians deep inside will never want to live in JB after all they toke effort to upgrade themselves as Singaporeans ….

[@peterlee6148]

You must understand that in a small and densely populated city like sg property is not just for living but as an item of investment value.ie.rate of appreciation.

[@ginalim8819]

买五房，小孩才有地方玩

[@swisterlim7718]

你的纹眉不适合你的脸型。

[@jjyf78]

她是在介绍组屋类型, 不是介绍纹眉的类型!😅

[@lamivan9637]

你两公婆想要4房，生個BB先，才申请吧。机会比较大好多。

[@claritom98]

So fake

[@NEAAFFAIRS]

Not an Agent. Resale have a max of 80K subsidy now. IIRC. BTO 4 years build, 5 years MOP means close to 10 years before you can sell it to upgrade or something. Resale you choose your optimal location. Near work and near primary school for e.g. or for future rental Reno and move in. you cut your ability to sell or rent out by half. Look for something like 10-15 years old. Newly MOP are asking too much of a premium targeted at FOMO couple brainwashed by agents. BTO: You have to depend on your luck for the ballot. Some even with bad BTO queue number choose a bad unit because of FOMO/no choice because do not want to lose out "BTO good deal". In absolute amount it is cheaper. If you have the financial means, look for value, not price. You buy a property for value not for cheap price. You probably have heard this phrase. "Location, location, location". It is better to buy a 3/4 room in a central area than a 5 room BTO cheaply but not ideally located. Regardless of the government saying all area are mature estate, Good area appreciation will be better than those that are not or better for rental If you 2 are professionals not in a sunset industry, barring external factors, your income will rise and finish paying before 10 years and have savings for another property. If you are not into the property game, when it's time to move, you will want your unit to appreciate more to help with the next unit. Some may comment HDB cheaper a decade or 2 earlier. But do you know the Home Price to income ratio is roughly the same.