"Studio HDBs" are replaced with the 2-home Flexi flat plan, which serves a similar intent, specifically for seniors. These flats are available in two measurements, roughly 36 sqm and forty five sqm, supplying a single bedroom, a dwelling spot, a kitchen area, plus a bathroom. The scheme provides overall flexibility in lease choices, with seniors aged fifty five and above capable to choose a lease of 15 to forty five years in five-12 months increments, provided it addresses them to not less than age 95. This feature cuts down the flat's buy selling price, permitting for monetization of current much larger flats. First-time singles and households could also submit an application for these flats, but on a standard 99-yr lease. Eligibility for the two-home Flexi flat is subject into a residence money ceiling of S$7,000 for singles and S$fourteen,000 for partners and people, with stricter guidelines for short-lease flats. Past HDB Studio Apartments had been located in estates studio hdb singapore 140 24 like Tampines, Bedok, and Yishun.