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Hi, i am currently staying in a BTO 4 room HDB flat for 4 years and next year is my MOP (5th year). We took a HDB loan for 9 years and my hdb flat will be fully paid in year 2023. We are both 32 year old this year.

I will like to check if we will like to upgrade to Executive Condominium, when will it be the right time to upgrade?

What are the costs for upgrading to EC?

we were thinking that if we upgrade in year 2023, we can take a bank loan of 80%. If we upgrade earlier than 2023, we can only take a bank loan of 60% right as we have an outstanding HDB loan? is there a way where we can provide the bank granting the loan for the purchase of the second property a copy of the signed undertaking to HDB committing to complete the sale of his sole existing property within the period stipulated in the undertaking and we can take 80% loan?
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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi,

From your statements, I think you are unclear about your upgrading plans, and need some sound advice.

If you are keen to apply for an EC, you may be able to opt for Deferred Payment Scheme. You will be able to get up to maximum 80% loan for your purchase.

However, since your current flat is a BTO 4RM flat, you will be liable to pay a resale levy of $40,000 as you apply for the new EC as a second-timer. Hence, I'm not sure if this is the option you're looking at.

There are a few options you may consider, but I will need to fully understand your situation first before I can propose to you the most appropriate plan for your family needs.

Should you need any further assistance in matters relating to property, please contact me at my mobile 9748 6305  . I will be happy to assess and share with you the possibilities for you and your partner in the current market.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Robbie Chen
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Hi,

I have worked with clients on similar EC upgrading plans and happy to share the best approach.

In this instance your main concern should be the MOP period. Without reaching the 5th year of MOP, you can't purchase or apply for any new EC. Also the income ceiling of 14k per month applies, you cannot exceed that.

Assuming this is cleared, the bank loan shouldn't be an issue as the bank will be able to grant max 80% loan if your finances are equipped. Reason being it is understood your hdb needs to be sold and the hdb loan outstanding will not be considered, and bank will be able to loan max 80%, subject to the financing capability. There is also deferred payment scheme you can explore should you be eligible for it.

Generally speaking downpayment and stamp duties are approximately 23% of purchase price, of which minimum 5% is cash payment.

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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