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Happy lunar new year to you, KP.

Upgrading with or without existing housing loan will depends on how much finances do you have on hand.

Do bear in mind of these:

1) you will be subject to additional buyer's stamp duty of 7% for this second property purchase if you are a Singapore
2) you will have to set aside half of CPF minimum $80.5k as of today if you have utilise CPF OA funds in current property before you can use the excess.

If you have outstanding loan, you will only be eligible for 50% bank loan thus you have to come out with 50% downpayment.

Initial outlay:
1) stamp duties (3% +7% absd)
2) 50% downpayment

Total: at least 60% of purchase price

If you clear your outstanding loan, you can loan up to max 80% bank loan.

Initial outlay:
1) stamp duties (3% +7% absd)
2) 20% downpayment

Total: at least 30% of purchase price

Probably you can share more with me so I am able to value add and assist you further in your upgrading.

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Hi Kevin,

May I know what are your objectives? To have 2 properties and rent out 1? If so, clearing the loan will help as you can then take a higher loan amount for your 2nd property.

If your plans are to sell your current place to fund a bigger unit for your next purchase, you need not clear the loan at all.

May I have more details so to make better recommendations? Thanks and hope to value-add to your housing plans further.

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Hi Kevin,

It'd be pointless to make any recommendations that wouldn't suit your needs, hence it's imperative to understand your actual situation first.

Feel free to contact me for an in-depth analysis, at your convenience.

Thanks and regards,
Teck Chuan, Ng
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Evening Kevin,

Without knowing how much available fundings you have in hand, your age, the amount of outstanding loan, the type of property that you are currently holding, your budget for the upcoming purchase, it would not be possible for any agent to provide you with any sensible advice.

Do contact me further should you require my assistance.

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Hi KP,

We wouldn't be able to know or advise with limited information provided, however, the rule of thumb is to reduce your leverage due to the uncertain economical factors that is going on worldwide. The monthly mortgage that you will be undertaking, regardless 1 or 2 of them, must be comfortable for your monthly commitments instead of having to rely heavily on rental to cover the mortgage. That will be a huge risk to take, especially with ample supply in the market.

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Hi Mr Poh,

If you are selling the property first before buying, then I would not recommend you to clear your housing loan as you will be eligible for 80% bank loan. However, if you are thinking of buying the next house first before selling, then it will make sense to clear the outstanding loan first.

May I know what is your outstanding loan amount and also the cash and CPF that you currently have on hand. After considering all these figures, I will then be able to advise you properly.

Regards,
Nick Tan
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Hi Kevin, are you planning to sell off your current property and upgrade to a bigger unit? Or are you intending to hold onto your current property and buy another one for own stay and rent out your current house?

There are many factors to consider before you proceed with any purchase. Given now is a Buyers market, and you have plenty of options in the market, you must still exercise prudence in your purchase.

Do give me a ring at my mobile 97486305  . We shall go through your financial situation and work out the best possible solution to your needs.

Thank you!

Best regards,
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