ST Letters :HDB subletting serves a need

Mar 28, 2010

YOUR LETTERS

HDB subletting serves a need

I refer to the letter, 'More babies? Ease subletting rules' (March 14).

Just last Friday, a friend approached me about her intention to rent a flat in the northern part of Singapore. She and her husband, both from China, were married last year and plan to start a family soon.

At present, they find renting a whole HDB unit beyond their budget and are thinking of subletting a room.

As a friend, I would like them to establish their nest as quickly as possible, so that they can move on to building their family. But as a real estate agent, I am mindful of the fact that I need to warn them of the restrictions on subletting.

Here is a case of foreign talent - and potential new citizens who are keen on raising a family here - that could do with the easing of subletting rules.

Chan Hock Neo (Ms)