Hi Eugene,
If your plan is to stay there for long-term, you get more value with older resale properties as the size is bigger and typically the project is more spaced out with less human density. If there's a plan to sell it again next time, the downside is the property and facilities could be more dated and older and its more difficult for capital appreciation and to secure another buyer. I guess the more important question to ask will be your priorities for this purchase, is it for long-term retirement or there's still an investment element in this plan? Is your family comfortable with older condos and facilities?
As for the figures, the typical breakdown is as follows for SC 2nd property:
Cash 5%
CPF 15%
Max Bank Loan 80%
Stamp duties and legal fees Approx 13% (BSD+ABSD)
Typically Buyers do not need to pay commission for private properties.
Alternatively, you might want to consider to unlock the value in your Pioneer HDB and further explore your options of re-organizing the property portfolio.
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.
Warm Regards,
Ivan Ng ERA ASAP
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