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Hello! I am a recently divorced (2 days ago. May 3rd) Singaporean. My husband (expat) and I have been renting a condo during our marriage. I would like to buy a HDB flat, specifically a NON-BTO, preferably in a mature estate, in the upcoming May Sale of Balance Flats. I checked my SingPass, and I am still registered as “married”. My lawyer informed me that I will only get my divorce cert in about 3 months. Does this mean I cannot immediately apply for a government property? Also, my plan, as a newly single, is to buy a maisonette, best of available on SoBF, if not, resale market. From what I understand, this option is not available to me as a single, I am only allowed to buy a 5-room resale, for the largest size.
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Hi sorry to hear of your divorce..
1) Yes you cannot apply yet until the divorce cert is out.
2) Yes you can explore the Maisonette option.. Its dependent on your budget.. (Need to be min 35 years old to be eligible)

If you need more help,
- Hakim Realtor
property@hakim.sg
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Hi,

I would be most glad to assist you further and please feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead. By the way, you could even purchase an EA or EM too and not necessary a 5 room flat if your budget fits.

Regards
Aaron
 9730 8455 
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Hi,

1) In your current situation, you are not legally single until Final court order is issued.
2) Current HDB no longer building Maisonette. Thus the biggest flat available is up to 5-room only.
3) As a single, to purchase BTO/SBF, you are only eligible for 2-rm in non-mature estate.
4) To find a Maisonette in mature estate, you can only buy in resale market.
5) You are still eligible to purchase Maisonette under Single Citizen Scheme, the only restriction is you are not able to receive any grant available.
6) To ensure you are eligible under Single Citizen Scheme, you must be at 35 yrs old or more.
7) There are no income ceiling if you are not applying for any grants.
8) However, if you are applying HDB housing loan, your income cannot exceed $7,000.
9) If you are employed with CPF contribution, there is a requirement that you are working for last 3 months.
10) If you are employed without CPF contribution, you must be remain employed for the last 6 months.
11) If you are self-employed, yuo must provide the following:
(a) Latest NOA
(b) Credit Bureau report
(c) Latest 6 months bank statements

Hope the above answer to your main concerns, but if there are more query, please feel free to contact me at 90110636  , or email: ling.ck7@gmail.com if more information is needed.
I'll be glad to assist.

Best regards
Ling CK
 90110636 
ling.ck7@gmail.com
https://R056727F.propnex.net/
https://www.facebook.com/Homesellerbuyer

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