> Maybe votes actually don't matter that much? I think Brexit is a good counterpoint to this: almost every large corporation thought it was a terrible idea, bu

> Maybe votes actually don't matter that much? I think Brexit is a good counterpoint to this: almost every large corporation thought it was a terrible idea, but it still got voted through and carried out. > Good for them! One question: could I add my own flooring to my flat for allergy purposes? If the neighbors are loud after my kids' bedtime, can I ask them to stop? Will that cause tension? Would I need to call the police if it escalated? With a HDB flat you can do whatever you like - you buy a 99 year lease with the assumption that the building will be demolished after then. I don't really know Singapore well enough to give you good answers on your other questions, other than that sound insulation is generally good and people really respect the police in general.