RES exam question on HDB Policies: Tan and Lee purchased a new HDB 'Plus' flat in 2025
Tan and Lee purchased a new HDB 'Plus' flat in 2025. Which of the following statements about their flat is/are CORRECT? (i) They must fulfil a 10-year Minimum Occupation Period before they can sell the flat on the open market. (ii) When they eventually sell the flat, HDB will recover a portion of the housing subsidy (clawback) from the sale proceeds. (iii) After completing the 10-year MOP, they may rent out the whole flat on the open market. (iv) They may sublet individual bedrooms after fulfilling HDB's standard bedroom subletting eligibility conditions.
- A(i) and (ii) only
- B(i), (ii) and (iv) only
- C(i), (ii) and (iii) only
- DAll four statements are correct
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Answer
B. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
Explanation
Under the 2024 HDB classification: Plus flats carry a 10-year MOP (i – correct) and a subsidy clawback on resale (ii – correct). Bedroom subletting (renting out individual rooms to eligible persons, subject to HDB's standard subletting rules) remains permissible for Plus flat owners (iv – correct). However, whole-flat renting is NOT permitted for Plus and Prime flats even after MOP — this restriction is permanent to preserve the residential character of these subsidised estates (iii – INCORRECT). Hence (i), (ii), and (iv) are correct.
Study the concept behind this question: HDB Standard, Plus & Prime Flats (the New Classification Framework)
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