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Housing a factor in PRs giving up status
Wed, Jun 02, 2010
my paper
I REFER to the letter, "Some seek PR status only to get hands on CPF savings" (my paper, May 31).
I have been a Singapore permanent resident (PR) for seven years and had thought of settling down in Singapore.
However, things do not turn out as expected sometimes.
I met my other half in Singapore and we got married in January.
Since we are both PRs, the only Housing Board flats open to us are resale flats.
We are facing difficulties in securing a flat because of the housing quota for PRs.
Moreover, prices are high.
Some sellers seem to know that our housing options are limited and ask for a high cashover- valuation amount.
Singapore citizens must be grateful that they enjoy benefits from the Government.
With housing a problem, it is difficult for us to remain here in the long term. We cannot rent a room forever.
I do not blame PRs who choose to give up their status and move back to their home countries or elsewhere.
PRs pay taxes, too, and the money is used to enhance the living conditions in Singapore for everyone here, regardless of nationality.
To all Singaporeans: Please be grateful for what you have and do not envy others.
We have plans and only want the best for our family and our future.
By Mrs Erlin Guruh
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Housing a factor in PRs giving up status
Wed, Jun 02, 2010
my paper
I REFER to the letter, "Some seek PR status only to get hands on CPF savings" (my paper, May 31).
I have been a Singapore permanent resident (PR) for seven years and had thought of settling down in Singapore.
However, things do not turn out as expected sometimes.
I met my other half in Singapore and we got married in January.
Since we are both PRs, the only Housing Board flats open to us are resale flats.
We are facing difficulties in securing a flat because of the housing quota for PRs.
Moreover, prices are high.
Some sellers seem to know that our housing options are limited and ask for a high cashover- valuation amount.
Singapore citizens must be grateful that they enjoy benefits from the Government.
With housing a problem, it is difficult for us to remain here in the long term. We cannot rent a room forever.
I do not blame PRs who choose to give up their status and move back to their home countries or elsewhere.
PRs pay taxes, too, and the money is used to enhance the living conditions in Singapore for everyone here, regardless of nationality.
To all Singaporeans: Please be grateful for what you have and do not envy others.
We have plans and only want the best for our family and our future.
By Mrs Erlin Guruh
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