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Hi Jianguo,

A 5-year old EC is considered a "semi-private" residential property, so if you're either a Singaporean or a SPR, you will be eligible to purchase such a property. If you're a foreigner, you will only be able to purchase EC that has past 10 years of age.

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Thank you.

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Robbie Chen
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Hi Mr Tan.

5 year old EC is considered semi private and can be sold to Singaporean or permanent Resident status.

Foreigner can only purchase ec after 10 years .

Hope this helps.

Shawn
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Hi Mr. Jianguo Tan ,

Thank you for your query!
A 5-year old EC is considered a "semi-private" residential property so you will be eligible to purchase such a property
if- you're either a Singaporean or a SPR. If you're a foreigner, you will only be able to purchase EC that has past 10 years of age considered fully privatised.

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Dear Sir

Good day to you!
I’m Daniel Tan from Huttons.

For Singaporean or SPR:
You will be able to purchase a resale EC unit in the open market as long as the EC owner completed their minimum occupation period (MOP) of 5 years.

For Foreigners:
The MOP of the unit will be 10 years.

Looking for a change soon? Please contact me and allow me to find out more on the transaction process and financing related subject. Hear from you soon.

Any other queries?
Please always feel free to contact me for a non-obligated discussion on how I can assist you with your real estate needs.

Have a great day ahead.

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Hi Mr. Tan,

A 5 year old EC is considered semi privatized and can be sold to SC or SPR buyers. For SC or SPR once they sold off their condo they can purchase resale EC no issue.

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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Hi Jianguo, if you are a local or a PR, then no issue with regards to your question. Pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance.

Regards
Aaron
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Hi Mr Tan,

Since you are Singaporean, whether you are single or married. You are eligible to purchase any resale EC (EC that fulfilled MOP).
You shall also eligible for new EC if you are married. There is only one EC launch in 2018, which is Rivercove Residence. If you are considering new EC and met all the criteria, you should take a look at this. As this shall be the last that sell at EC price.
The next and final EC expecting to launch in 2019 will be selling at private property price.

For resale ECs, there are total of 25 ECs that met MOP till date. Out of which 2 of them had just met the 5 yrs mark, one in Woodlands and one in Punggol.

Hope the above answer to your main concerns, but if there are more queries, 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.

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Ling CK
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Hi Mr Tan,

There is no waiting period of 30 months. A 5 year old EC is like any other private property with the exception that it can only be purchased by either Singaporean or PRs.

Switching from a condo to a HDB requires meticulous planning for your finances and the sale and purchase timeline. I have personally assisted clients who are in the same situation as yourself.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your situation better and provide you with further assistance!

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