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Hi I am now an essential occupier of a 4 room HDB flat with MOP ending in 2028 but hope to buy a new launch with 5 bedrooms given my current family condition (2 kids and parents and a helper) - I will honour the MOP but hope to move in to the new flat with minimal delay as soon as MOP ends. Since new launch takes 3-4 years to build, now might be the best time to buy but have been told by my agent that I can’t purchase a new launch whilst still in MOP even if I undertake to stay in my current until the MOP ends. The new flat purchase will be in my sole name with a budget of $3m. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Hi. There are several things you can do now to prepare for your next move, and also potentially make an appeal to move forward to a larger home given your families' needs.

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The owner and essential occupier must meet the MOP requirement before they can qualify to buy a second unit. In your situation, after fulfilling the MOP, you can look for a 5-bedroom unit and sell the HDB at the same time. With effective time management, the transition can be very seamless.

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Hi, appreciate your sharing. Upon MOP, able to check what are the measures and current ruling before you are able to proceed.
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Yes, your agent is right. As long as you are still within MOP, you cannot enter into any form of purchase even if the development is only going to TOP in a few years. You are only able to enter into any form of interest to purchase a private residential property after you have met your MOP. Read More
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