In Singapore, a great shift is happening in notions of home and commute

The expansion of public transport has reshaped housing. Likewise, changes in housing policy can mitigate the need for private transport.

Families, particularly multi-generational ones or those living with extended family, tended to opt for more spacious homes in the suburbs and had at least one car. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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A home and a car are the two most expensive purchases many Singaporeans will ever make.

For decades, a home was the priority. Proximity to school, grandparents and amenities, as well as affordability, accessibility and location, were the key determinants of decisions by aspiring home owners.

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