Jumbo Flat

Do you own a HDB jumbo flat? Lucky you! In a one-off move to clear off the oversupply of HDB units back in 1989, the government decided to knock down the adjacent walls of 3- and 4-room flats, resulting in the rise of these residences.

Found mostly in Jurong East, Yishun, Woodlands, Tampines and the central regions of Singapore, these jumbo flats range from 133sqm to over a whopping 198sqm — now that’s what we call living large.

That being said, what are some of the perks of buying a jumbo flat?

1. For one, you get additional floorspace without paying too premium a price (unlike private housing) for it.
2. A jumbo flat will solve most of your space issues , even if you are living with extended family.
3. It’s also a really practical investment ⁠— if you re-partition the area between the units, you have the flexibility to market the HDB as a “whole-unit” for rental.

Can’t buy a jumbo flat? Recreate one! Under the HDB conversion scheme, you can join up two existing units provided if:

• You own a 3-room HDB flat and are planning to buy an adjoining unit.
• You are looking to purchase two adjoining 3-room HDBs.

The title deeds for these two units will then be merged with only one unit number remaining afterwards.