He listed down three pertinent questions that every couple should ask themselves before applying so that “you don't make an impulse costly-to-reverse decision”
SINGAPORE: “What questions do you ask yourself before BTO so you don’t lose HARD-EARNED BLOOD SWEAT MONEY?” asked one Reddit user who went on to say he had a lot of painful experiences on the matter and wrote several questions he feels couples need to answer.
Because of the long wait for housing, couples have to apply for BTO somewhat early into their relationship. However, “there is also a rising number of BTO & break up stories,” he pointed out u/Other-Ad-9948 on r/askSingapore on Thursday . He then went on to say that he had bought a flat with a former partner, going on to renovate and live in it, only to surrender it after his partner proved to be unfaithful.
Are there any major issues that we have to settle first before we apply for BTO? eg. character differences, bad habits, family’s consent, etc. Are our life goals aligned and realistic? eg. both want to have children , whether we both want a simple or lavish lifestyle and how we plan to work towards it.“Hmm, I used to stay over at my SO’s place every weekend if that helps. Like, get used to seeing him in my space. This was over a number of years before we started to apply BTO,” chimed in another.