As housing prices rise throughout the years, many young adults worry about their ability to become homeowners.
Most opt to purchase a flat under the Housing and Development Board’s Build-To-Order scheme, usually with their significant other.
One Singaporean, however, managed to buy a condominium unit for almost $1 million on her own at the age of 26.
In a video uploaded to TikTok on Dec 20, the woman — who wished to be known as Chris — said that this was a “dream come true”.
“I’ve always wanted to own my own house… by the time I turned 27. And at the end of 2025, I did it,” she said, adding that she did so without any help.
In fact, Chris’ immediate family only found out about her purchase when she collected the keys to her condo.
Speaking to AsiaOne, she said: “My parents are really surprised! And they mentioned that they are proud of me, which made me really happy.”
Chris, who declined to share the location of her new home, also stated that she paid the down payment of $242,000 for the two-bedder fully in cash.
