Singapore eases housing rules, allowing young couples to qualify for bigger loans and flats.

Singapore's government has made it easier for young couples to buy more expensive housing by deferring income assessments for those where one partner is studying or serving National Service. This means couples can qualify for larger loans and flats when both start working. The Housing and Development Board (HDB) plans to launch 12,000 flats with shorter wait times under three years by 2027, aiming to help young couples settle down earlier.