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Housing Demand Surges as Applications Near 37,000 for Govt Scheme

Housing Demand Surges as Applications Near 37,000 for Govt Scheme

The Maldives government's first housing programme under the current administration has received nearly 37,000 applications, including 20,000 completed submissions and 17,000 drafts, as the deadline approaches. Housing Minister Abdulla Muththalib stated that eligibility is limited to couples without land or housing, highlighting the severity of the housing shortage. He also noted that past administrations delivered 1,500 units under President Nasheed and over 10,000 flats under President Yameen.

The Maldives government's first housing programme under the current administration has received nearly 37,000 applications, including 20,000 completed submissions and 17,000 drafts, as the deadline approaches. Housing Minister Abdulla Muththalib stated that eligibility is limited to couples without land or housing, highlighting the severity of the housing shortage. He also noted that past administrations delivered 1,500 units under President Nasheed and over 10,000 flats under President Yameen.

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The Maldives government's first housing programme under the current administration has received nearly 37,000 applications, including 20,000 completed submissions and 17,000 drafts, as the deadline approaches. Housing Minister Abdulla Muththalib stated that eligibility is limited to couples without land or housing, highlighting the severity of the housing shortage. He also noted that past administrations delivered 1,500 units under President Nasheed and over 10,000 flats under President Yameen.

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