What Does It Mean?
The Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP) sets ethnic quotas for each HDB block and neighbourhood (Chinese, Malay, Indian/Other) to preserve Singapore's multi-racial social mix. A separate SPR quota limits the proportion of Singapore Permanent Resident households per block. If a block has reached a group's limit, buyers of that ethnicity or PR status cannot purchase there, which can narrow the pool of eligible buyers when you resell.
Why It Matters
EIP and SPR quotas can quietly shrink your buyer pool when you resell. If your block is full for a given ethnic group or for PRs, buyers of that profile are locked out — which can lengthen your selling time or soften your price. It is worth checking the quota status before you buy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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