"Studio HDBs" have been replaced with the 2-space Flexi flat plan, which serves an analogous reason, especially for seniors. These flats can be found in two measurements, around 36 sqm and 45 sqm, featuring an individual bedroom, a residing spot, a kitchen area, and also a lavatory. The plan supplies flexibility in lease solutions, with seniors aged 55 and earlier mentioned in a position to pick a lease of fifteen to 45 several years in 5-calendar year increments, offered it addresses them to a minimum of age 95. This feature cuts down the flat's buy value, letting for monetization of present larger flats. 1st-time singles and family members might also submit an application for these flats, but on an here ordinary ninety nine-12 months lease. Eligibility for your 2-area Flexi flat is matter into a residence profits ceiling of S£7,000 for singles and S$fourteen,000 for couples and families, with stricter rules for brief-lease flats. Past HDB Studio Apartments were situated in estates like Tampines, Bedok, and Yishun.