Why housing demand keeps growing despite Singapore’s low birth rate

Housing demand continues to grow even as Singapore's total fertility rate has fallen, as household sizes are getting smaller and more people are living independently, said Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan.

Responding in parliament on Tuesday (Aug 4) to questions filed by Members of Parliament on the Gillman Barracks redevelopment, Mr Tan said Singapore must plan decades ahead to balance housing needs with other competing land uses. #singapore #sgnews

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