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Nostalgic Memories: 1984 HDB Flat Downpayment Was Less Than $15K! What a Difference 40 Years Makes!

2024-12-18

Author: Mei

SINGAPORE: A recent Reddit post sparked a wave of nostalgia among Singaporeans

highlighting the astonishingly low downpayments for Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats back in 1984. The post, shared on December 16, revealed a price list from July 1, 1984, showcasing the downpayment costs for various HDB flat types.

Historical Downpayments in 1984