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CPF Withdrawal Limit Clarifications, 2nd BTO

Hi,
I am currently staying in a HDB bought 7 yrs ago. First-hand new BTO.

If I am interested in getting another new BTO, my preference is to get a bank loan in order to avoid the 50% sales proceeds cash being taken away.

While I do have sufficient for the 20% deposit, I'm not sure if I will be subjected to the CPF withdrawal limit? we have all in all spend over $190k in the current $224k flat.

Probably I am not far from the WL.

Question is, does the withdrawal limit affects me? If yes, does the limit "reset" to new BTO amount after I sell the current flat and return the CPF monies?
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Hi,

Do note that there will be a resale levy payable if you decide to go for a 2nd subsidized flat (ie. 2nd BTO) , and it will be payable in cash. (eg. 1st BTO is a 4 room, once sold, 40k cash proceeds is payable for resale levy when you collect the keys to the 2nd BTO unit). The WL is not the issue, the main issue is you have to set aside Basic Retirement Sum of 85.5k in your OA/SA before you can use excess CPF OA for 2nd property for your downpayment.

In any case, the BTO chances for 2nd timer is often oversubscribed, and chances are very slim for a choice unit and especially at mature estates popular locations. Most couples actually go for a resale flat instead due to above mentioned points such as resale levy and also slim chances and failed multiple ballot attempts.

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Dear Sir/Mdm,

If you are getting another BTO, the withdrawal limit will not affect you as it will be "reset" with the new flat purchase. If you have the 20% deposit on hand, the financially you should not have any issues.

The important consideration is then to plan your sale and purchase seamlessly so that you can transit from your current place to your new flat smoothly.

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HI

Do note that you can only own one HDB flat.

Should you have any questions you may write to gavin.ng@orangetee.com.

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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good evening,

WL will be reset once your current property is being sold as you can only own one HDB at anytime.

On top of that, do take that you have to pay a resale levy for getting another subsidised flat from HDB.

By the way, care to share your intention in applying for new BTO instead of other options?

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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi,

Withdrawal limit will not likely be of a concern, since you're getting another HDB flat, you will be required to sell off your first HDB flat.

However, do note that there will be a resale levy being imposed after the sale of your first flat, as you will be getting a second subsidized flat.

With this resale levy, I'm not sure if it makes sense for you to get a second BTO flat. There may be other more feasible options for you going ahead, but we will need to discuss further in depth on this matter.

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