Demand high for flats with over 3,600 applications filed, 10,000 more in drafts

The demand is high for flats under the government’s new ‘Boahiyaavahikan Enmenah’ scheme, with over 3,600 applications so far, says Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muthalib.

In an appearance on Public Service Media (PSM)’s ‘Raajje Miadhu’ show on Tuesday night, Muthalib said that the Housing Ministry has received 3,651 applications so far, with another 10,000 applications in the drafting stage.

Muthalib believes the high demand is because the government is offering three-bedroom flats under the scheme.

With over two months left until applications close, Muthalib expects to receive more applications as the deadline approaches.

Muthalib urged people not to rush their applications, and take the time to ensure their applications have all the necessary information and supporting documents.

The Housing Ministry opened applications for its new housing scheme in January, offering 15,000 land plots and 7,900 flats from the greater Male’ area.

Applications for the Aailee Boahiyavahikan Program must be submitted via a dedicated digital portal. Applications for land plots closes at 11:59 pm on March 5, while applications for flats close at 11:59 pm on April 18.

The scheme offers 7,900 flats from the greater Male’ region and 15,000 plots of 1,250 square feet from the greater Male’ region and Rasmale’. The land scheme is divided into two categories. Registered residents of Male’ and other priority category applicants will receive land from greater Male’ and Rasmale’, while people from other islands who reside in Male’ will receive land from Rasmale’.