Searching for a dream home requires ticking off many boxes. From
deciding on the neighbourhood to live in to financing the purchase
and renovation, there are many considerations before we say ‘Yes’ to
that dream home.
In the ‘Why I Said Yes’ video series, we hear the stories of 3 young
couples who not only said ‘Yes’ to each other, but also found their
perfect match in the new HDB homes that they bought from the
resale market.
Find out more from Joel and Tabitha, Jihad and Nafisah, and Kenji
and Vanessa who are first-time resale buyers as they recollect their
home buying journey and share tips on finding that dream home!
Love at First Sight
“This was only the second house that we looked at. And as soon as we saw it, within 5 minutes, we knew that this was the place.”
— Joel (30) and Tabitha (27), owners of a 5-room resale flat in Sengkang
Growing Attachment
“So we like how home is now somewhere we can unwind and relax, and I also like the fact that we are closer to nature.”
— Jihad (33) and Nafisah (30), owners of a 5-room resale flat in Sembawang
A Lifestyle Match
“I think location was a key factor for us. This place is near town and it’s walkable to the MRT. So, this means that it’s easy for our friends to come over.”
— Kenji (30) and Vanny (28), owners of a 3-room resale flat in Boon Keng
#AtAGlance: There’s a flat for every budget and need.
Also, meet our HDB colleagues who worked on these videos and take a peek behind-the-scenes!
Q1: How did the ‘Why I Said Yes’ videos come about?
A1: We were looking for a creative way to put across the idea
that there is an HDB flat for every budget and need. The idea
was to play on the similarities between finding a partner and
finding a home, highlighting the considerations when searching
for 'the one'.
We also highlighted the grants that each couple received and
their mortgage servicing ratio, to reiterate the help that HDB
offers, as well as the importance of financial planning in buying
an affordable flat.
Q2: What went into the making of these videos?
A2:
Each of our 3 couples have an interesting story — falling in
love at first
sight for Joel and Tabitha, discovering their first home
in an unexpected
place for Jihad and Nafisah, and finding a home that was a perfect lifestyle
fit for Kenji and Vanny. Regardless of their priorities, each was still able to find a home that met their needs
and within their budget. To help them tell their story in the best way possible, there were a lot of
things that went on behind the scenes —such as scripting, identifying filming locations in and
around their home, even down to wardrobe selection!
Q3: Share with us your personal takeaway from this experience!
A3: Everyone has different considerations when buying a flat, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.
When we were chatting with the home buyers between takes, they shared that they are genuinely
happy and satisfied with the amenities/facilities in their neighbourhood. It gave us a sense of
fulfilment in what we do, and we are glad to see so many real-life 'ambassadors' of HDB.
Get a glimpse of the video production below!
