The removal of the 15-month wait-out period for private property owners (PPOs) buying non-subsidised HDB resale flats could shift demand towards larger resale units, but analysts expect the impact on overall prices to remain limited as housing supply expands. Analysts said the removal could bring more private homeowners back into the HDB resale market, with demand expected to concentrate on larger flats such as five-room and executive units. Sun said private homeowners often choose larger resale flats after selling their private homes as they seek more space and value. Huttons Data Analytics said the previous measure reduced demand for larger resale flats, whilst the removal could encourage PPOs and ex-PPOs to return to the market. The consultancy expects the move to support the HDB resale market, which saw prices decline 0.4% in the first half of 2026.