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Hello, I am interested in purchasing a resale HDB flat located in Bishan, here are some of my questions before I proceed to purchase.

1) I am a Singapore, and my wife is a S-pass holder, are we eligible to purchase a HDB resale flat?
2) What are the grants? (My parents are also living in Bishan
3) Can we take a HDB loan and also make a 20% downpayment?
4) What other miscellaneous fees do we have to fork out? (lawyer fees, stamp duty etc)
5) Can we use CPF to pay for these fees?

I would need to clarify whether I am able to afford it before I proceed. Thanks for your help!
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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good morning Ben,

1) you will be eligible to purchase under non citizen spouse scheme.

2) you will be able to apply for singles grant of $15k if combined income is $12k.
You are able to apply for AHG if your combined income is less than $2.5k.

You will be eligible for $10k proximity housing grant if your parents live in the same flat as you if not you are not entitled to it.

3) yes you are eligible to apply for Hdb loan as a Singaporean. Can pay 10% downpayment fully by CPF OA funds.

4) costs incurred for buyer:
- $200 valuation
- $80 resale application fee
- $5000 option deposit
- 1% agent commission
- estimated 3% buyer's stamp duty
- hdb legal fees

5) you can set aside CPF OA funds to pay stamp duty and legal fee

Hope my explanation helps!

It will be best that you apply for HLE first and share with me how much finances do you have on hand so I will be in a better position to advise you your budget.

If you need further assistance or advice for your property purchase, feel free to contact me. Cheers!

Warmest regards,
YT Tan
Vice President (Agency)
R043025D
Property Avenue Pte Ltd
Estate Agent no. L3010650D
Blk 420 North Bridge Road #03-30 North Bridge Centre S188727

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  • BW
    Hi Sir, thanks for your input, I would like to clarify again for the PHG, isn't it instead 20k rather than 10k for the grant, as I am buying the house with my wife and considered married?
YT Tan (陈永达)
Good afternoon Ben,

You will be getting $10k instead of $20k is because your wife is a foreigner and not at least a SPR.

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/buying-a-flat/resale/living-with-near-parents-or-married-child

Hope my explanation helps!

Is there anything else that I can assist?

Warmest regards,
YT Tan
Vice President (Agency)
R043025D
Property Avenue Pte Ltd
Estate Agent no. L3010650D
Blk 420 North Bridge Road #03-30 North Bridge Centre S188727

(M): +65 9111 5171 
(E): yt.lovelyhomes@gmail.com
(W): www.yttan.com
(W): www.propertyavenue.com.sg Read More
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HI,
To assist and advise you the purchase and the grant eligibility, kindly drop me an email for me to share.

I am contactable at my mobile or email.

CK Ang
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Hi Mr Ben,

Thanks for posting in Propertyguru.

Let me answer your questions one by one.

1) Yes you are eligible to purchase the HDB under the Non Citizen Spouse Scheme

2) You can apply for the Singles Grant of $15,000 if your average monthly income does not exceed $12,000. You may also apply for the Proximity Grant if your parents stay in Bishan also.

3) Yes you may apply for HDB loan if your average household income does not exceed the limit. If you have enough CPF to pay for 20% of the downpayment, you can also.

4) & 5)
- Deposit up to $5,000 (Cash)
- Valuation fees approximately $199.25 (Cash)
- Resale Application fees $80 (Cash)
- Agent fees of 1% of purchase price (Cash)
- Legal fees (CPF or Cash)
- Stamp duty (CPF or cash)

Basically the above are very direct answers to your questions but seriously buying a property is really not just about those answers above. I would really recommend that we can meet up for a chat and we can discuss in details. No worries as there are no obligations.

Looking forward to hear from you soon! Thanks!

Best Regards,

Jeffrey Heng
Branch Division Director
ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd
SAEA Real Estate Excellence Silver Award - Best Client Service
(2014)
SAEA Real Estate Excellence Award Nominee - Best Client Service
(2012/2013)

Mobile : +65 9858 1322 
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WhatsApp me at >> ✔✔9856 9255 or through this link.:https://wa.me/6598569255.

-----------------------99Years------------------------999Years---------------------->>>

IF YOU NEED more assistance with PROPERTY matters such as RENTING, SELLING, BUYING, or INVESTING, I’m here to help.

WhatsApp me at ✔✔ ABLE TOH (65) 9856 9255  , Property Agent (Director ) or via this link:

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Unfortunately, this platform does not allow direct contact, but you can easily reach me on WhatsApp.

✔✔✔You can READ my REVIEWS here:Able S K Toh

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For PRIVATE HOME BUYERS

✔✔ I offer solutions for sourcing resale and new PRIVATE homes at ZERO charge

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DEVELOPER SALES TEAM

✔✔ BEST PRICES ✔✔ NO AGENT FEES

✔✔ LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED

For UPDATED INFO, E BROCHURE, FLOOR PLAN, and PRICE LIST for New Launches Condominium in Singapore, contact me directly.

✔✔ Connect Singapore Line (ABLE TOH): (65) 9856 9255  , Property Agent (Director )

✔✔ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/6598569255
✔✔ Email: Able.selling@gmail.com

---///------
CHINESE VERSION // 中文版本

如需房产相关协助,
包括出租、出售、购买或投资,
欢迎联系我。

✔✔ 房地产经纪(董事) 诗强:/ABLE TOH (65)9856 9255 
WhatsApp:https://wa.me/6598569255

✔✔✔查看我的客户评价:
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✔✔ 协助转售及新私人住宅
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新推出私人公寓资料、电子手册、户型图及价格表,
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✔✔ 新加坡联系号码(ABLE TOH)/ 诗强:(65)9856-9255
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--------------- 结束 / The END ------------------ Read More
1
WhatsApp me at >> ✔✔9856 9255 or through this link.:https://wa.me/6598569255.

-----------------------99Years------------------------999Years---------------------->>>

IF YOU NEED more assistance with PROPERTY matters such as RENTING, SELLING, BUYING, or INVESTING, I’m here to help.

WhatsApp me at ✔✔ ABLE TOH (65) 9856 9255  , Property Agent (Director ) or via this link:

https://wa.me/6598569255

Unfortunately, this platform does not allow direct contact, but you can easily reach me on WhatsApp.

✔✔✔You can READ my REVIEWS here:Able S K Toh

https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/agent/able-s-k-toh-61591

For PRIVATE HOME BUYERS

✔✔ I offer solutions for sourcing resale and new PRIVATE homes at ZERO charge

✔✔ Most PRIVATE seller agents are willing to share commission with buyer agents

DEVELOPER SALES TEAM

✔✔ BEST PRICES ✔✔ NO AGENT FEES

✔✔ LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED

For UPDATED INFO, E BROCHURE, FLOOR PLAN, and PRICE LIST for New Launches Condominium in Singapore, contact me directly.

✔✔ Connect Singapore Line (ABLE TOH): (65) 9856 9255  , Property Agent (Director )

✔✔ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/6598569255
✔✔ Email: Able.selling@gmail.com

---///------
CHINESE VERSION // 中文版本

如需房产相关协助,
包括出租、出售、购买或投资,
欢迎联系我。

✔✔ 房地产经纪(董事) 诗强:/ABLE TOH (65)9856 9255 
WhatsApp:https://wa.me/6598569255

✔✔✔查看我的客户评价:
Able S K Toh,房地产经纪(董事) 诗强
https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/agent/able-s-k-toh-61591

私人住宅买家服务
✔✔ 协助转售及新私人住宅
✔✔ 买家无需中介费

发展商销售团队
✔✔ 最优惠价格
✔✔ 无中介费
✔✔ 保证最低价

新推出私人公寓资料、电子手册、户型图及价格表,
欢迎随时联系。

✔✔ 新加坡联系号码(ABLE TOH)/ 诗强:(65)9856-9255
✔✔ 电子邮箱:Able.selling@gmail.com

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