Written on behalf of Strada Visual Lab for PropertyGuru Finance.
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Existing Pet Owners: Can You Keep Pets in HDB Flats?
Let’s say you already have a pet living with you. While house hunting, do bear in mind that some pets and housing types do not fit into the same equation. Pet ownership will impact the type of property that you can move in to, though this applies more to large dogs and cats than other small pets. For instance, no matter how friendly and people-loving your golden retriever is, large dog breeds such as these are not allowed in HDBs due to the lack of floor space within the unit.
And it’s not just about size. The famously vertically challenged corgi breed is also not allowed in HDBs despite its lack of stature. This high-energy breed is very active and also sheds fur excessively, which the Ministry of National Development has deemed as traits that go against maintaining a “pleasant living environment and good neighbourly relations”. You can read more about HDB-approved dog breeds here. Do note that even of the approved breeds, you are allowed to keep one dog at a time in a HDB flat.
Cats face a similar dilemma — keeping cats in HDB flats is illegal due to their tendency to roam, caterwaul, and are generally deemed difficult to contain within a flat. If you have large and/or active dogs, or cats as pets, a landed property with room to roam might be your best bet. Condominiums will remain a viable option too, but these are less recommended as some of these apartments can run small. The budgets for a condo or landed property will vastly differ from HDB flats, and you will need to be prepared for the financial commitment.
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Samantha Phua 