SINGAPORE, Aug. 11 -- Singapore is considering lowering the minimum age for singles to buy Build-to-Order (BTO) flats and raising income limits for applicants, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said.

As reported by Singapore's CNA, the minister noted that any changes will depend on housing supply and will be announced at an "appropriate time".

Chee said demand for homes remains strong, fuelled partly by more young people wanting to own property. The government aims to expand eligibility for BTO flats to include families and married couples above the current S$14,000 (RM46,158) household income cap, as well as singles under the present age limit of 35.

"We are looking at whether we can reduce the age for singles to be eligible...