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Hi, I am currently a co-owner with my Mom (divorced), joint tenancy. We bought the flat when I was still single back in 2008. It's being serviced by a bank loan as she alr used hdb loan twice.
Now, I have a family with 2 young kids and looking to upgrade, owning the flat with my Husband.
(A) Can I transfer sole ownership to my Mom (age > 65 ) if she wants to retain it ? Must she sell the flat if I take my name out?
(B) any implications or restrictions for looking for a new flat? Can I apply for hdb loan and will I be considered a second timer?
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Hi,

If you were to take your name out, its possible but she must be financially equipped to retain the flat. Ie. To service the loan on her sole name and to refund the cpf you have utilized for the property.

Once your name is removed, yes you can purchase a BTO, and can take hdb loan. If you have taken subsidy for current flat, you be considered 2nd timer. A resale levy is payable.

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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Johnny Goh Mui Huat
Dear Mdm,

A) Yes, you can transfer your share on the condition that she is able to refund whatever CPF monies that you have used back to you. She also need to be able to finance the property should there is still outstanding loan.

B) Can you applied for HDB loan? Yes, you can as you have not used any HDB loan before, however it is subject to HDB income ceiling.

C) Will you consider a first timer? If you did not take any grant before, likely you are still consider as first time, I have been through this before and I am consider as a first timer.

D) No other implication for the new flat.

Should your mum is not able to finance the flat or refund the CPF monies to you. It is recommended that while you upgrade, your mum to downgrade to a smaller. In this way, you can applied HDB flat with your husband and she can have a property on her own.

Hope that I have answered your question.

Feel free to contact me should you need any assistance.

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