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S1E58: What’s love gotta do with waiting for a BTO flat from HDB?
Could less waiting time reduce stress on a marriage and how can couples strengthen their relationships in the face of life challenges?
Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.
With HDB planning to introduce more Shorter Waiting Time (SWT) Build-To-Order (BTO) flats, buyers can expect to collect keys in under three years, reducing the amount of stress on the couple relationship, say an economist and a counsellor.
How can young couples decide if they have found the right life partners to take on the…
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