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Hi, sorry to hear about your loss.

I'm a Harvard graduated real estate agent with a degree in economics, and I have a decade of experience working on Singapore public policy. Happy to guide you through the process and possible options. Please reach out below and we can chat further.

Kay Cloud
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Are you working and have active income? Are you still in touch with your mum in this case? Present all the facts and evidence with your appeal and hope it works. Read More

Hi there,

Since you don’t meet the standard orphan scheme criteria, HDB usually treats your case under the normal single or succession rules. You can still sell and buy under the single scheme, but HDB’s approval will depend on your eligibility, remaining lease, and other criteria.

For cases like yours, it’s best to submit a formal appeal or request for special consideration directly to HDB, explaining your situation clearly—mentioning your dad’s wishes, your sole ownership, and your mother’s citizenship/estrangement. Attach supporting documents like death certificate, ownership papers, and any legal documents regarding your mother’s status if needed. HDB can review on a case-by-case basis.

I can guide you through the process and help prepare the appeal to improve your chances. Feel free to reach me:
Aren Goh, PropNex Read More

Good day to you.

The fact that you qualify to inherit your late father's HDB unit implies that you are a Singaporean citizen. You have the option to buy a resale HDB unit under the Non-citizen family scheme, with your mother serving as the essential occupier, provided she doesn't own any private property. However, the main challenge at this point would be securing loan approval.

What do you think about collaborating to sort out the specifics?

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Hi,

1) I'm regret to hear your situation. There is no quick solution to solve your immediate problem.
2) As you are not classified as an orphan because there is no evidence to show both your parents passed.
3) Under the current policy, a single citizen can only own an HDB flat by reaching 35 years and older.
4) You have to find another single to help you to be eligible to keep the flat even though this was solely left by your dad.
5) The single can be non-related citizen, non-married or divorced, 21 years and older, or your future spouse (must produce marriage within 3 months after purchase).
6) At the meanwhile, try to appeal to HDB to either give longer grace period, otherwise would be to sell within 6 months, or give exception case for you to live alone there.
7) You might need to approach your MP for a stronger endorsement if the initial appeal fail.

All The Best!!!

Hope the above answers 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.

Best regards
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