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Currently 32 years old, monthly income is about $6.5k gross. Looking to get a condo but not sure about the fees involved and affordability. I have $$180k in CPF, about $150k in cash savings. My job is semi iron-bowl, but quite stressful. I have no other existing loans. Thinking of getting a condo between $800-850k. Will I be stretching my finances?
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Hi,

I believe you are in an ideal position to kickstart the property investment journey. In fact at your age where your earning power is on the upward trend and minimal commitments to family and where the loan tenure can go longest, this is the best time to go in but the most important is to identify the right project and manage and minimize the risk. There is where I can value add to your plans. You can ask around your older married relatives and friends, they all wish they begun earlier when they had less commitments.

For typical 1st property purchase, for Singaporean without any residential property, typical breakdown as follows:

Cash 5%
Cpf OA 20%
Max bank loan 75%
Stamp duties and legal fees approx 3%

Based on your income, assuming good credit score and no other major loan installments, you can loan up to 868k on a 30 year loan tenure, monthly around $3.2k based on 2% per annum, subject to bank approval. With the cash and CPF OA you are planning with, your max purchase price should not exceed $1.15m.

I have worked on similar cases and understand the thoughts process and would be happy to share the best approach. May I have more info and requirements about your plans so to make better recommendations? Thanks and look forward to value-add to your housing plans.

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Dear Sir/Mdm,

It is always good to start investing in real estate early as property prices in Singapore is always on the uptrend in the long run.

From the figures that you have shared, my preliminary assessment is that you will be able to afford a property of about 850k to 900k quite comfortably. As for the cost, this is a simple breakdown:

5% Cash (which you have on hand)
20% CPF (which you have on hand)
75% Loan (based on your income, it shouldnt be a problem)
Stamp Duty (about 3%, can use CPF)
Legal Fees (about 2.5k, can use CPF)

I have assisted many of my clients to own their first property. Please feel free to contact me so that I can draw up a financial plan for you so that it will be clearer and also give you an overview of the purchase process. It is also important to identify projects with good upside potential so that you can exit with a profit in the future.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can assist you in your journey towards owning your first property.

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Hi,

Based on your age and income, subjected to TDSR requirements, you will be able to loan a maximum of about $868k for a condo purchase. This also means that you can purchase up to about $1.15m worth of property.

To purchase a condo in the $850k range, you will need to set aside about $213k (Cash+CPF) as downpayment, with additional $20k as stamp duty. You will be able loan up to max of around $637k. This also means that after the purchase, you will have Cash+CPF of about $97k left. Your monthly mortgage installment would be around $2420, based on a 2.2% interest rate.

Based on the above figures, I would say that you should be quite comfortable with such a purchase. You could use the balance $97k you have to pay the monthly mortgage installment, on top of your monthly CPF contributions.

I am experienced and well-versed in both private and HDB transactions. I will be able to assist you in your property purchase. Please get in touch with me for a more in-depth discussion.

Should you need require further assistance in matters relating to property, please contact me at my mobile 9748 6305  . I will be happy to assess and share with you the possibilities for you in the current market.

Thank you.

Best regards,
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Dear Client

Good day to you! I would be more than happy to assist you in the house purchase.

Over the past 5 years, i have taught my clients my prone framework that helps my clients systematically identify project to see which is a winning or losing project. I can teach you this framework which other people have benefited in order for you to use this framework yourself to identify projects. You will be empowered to choose your own project after learning this framework!

Feel free to give me a call at 81255537  or email me anytime in order to share with you the latest fact and figures to understand why many people are taking action in today's market and the criterias when buying a private property with great potential up side. Hope to hear from you soon!

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Hi,

I can assist you in working out all the details from finance to the purchase. Drop me a message @ 81184108  and i will get in touch with you.

Regards,
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Good afternoon!

I am focused on Residential properties and would be happy to assist with procuring the RIGHT property for you, without overstretching your finances.

I believe in being fully prepared and always assist clients with a thorough Financial Calculation to plan for the future, to ensure affordability even years down the road. It is crucial and I am glad you enquired here to get professional advice.

As I do not have your contact details, kindly contact me directly by email at bhavina7777@gmail.com or call/text/whatsapp me at 91708295  , as we are not notified when you reply here. I look forward to hearing from you.

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