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I am Singapore PR own a HDB 4 room flat which I bought back in 2008 with my sibling which also a PR at that time. He has since converted to citizen a few years ago, and I my self already married with a PR wife too.
My brother is looking to decouple the HDB which we own and buy another property for his own. My question is if I bought over his portion and become sole owner of my current HDB, will the MOP period start over again, which mean I have to wait another 5 years to be able to sell my current HDB flat?

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Hi,
Ideally, both of you would want to start a new chapter. So, the easiest solution is to sell the current flat and buy separate units, something more convenient for each other, newer and closer to conveniences.

Newer HDB units also appreciate faster over time compared to older HDB flats. One must always have an exit plan when you buy big ticket items. So, please contact me wherein I can share more details.
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Good afternoon,

To my understanding, assuming HDB gives the approval for this transfer of ownership and your wife and you are able to financially service and buy out your brother's share, and since its a substitution of owners where you still remain as one of the co-owners since 2008, the MOP will not reset.

To confirm this its best you check with HDB Branch on this as they are the with the final discretion on this matter. I am thinking since you already have plans to sell, why not take this opportunity to sell now with HDB prices at an all time high? Especially if its an older flat, it is good to make the move now before the lease decay sets in further and impacts the price negatively in a few years time.

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Hi, appreciate your sharing. It depends whether the party buying over the shares is able to take loan and form the nucleus to purchase.
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Dear sir/mdm,

In cases I have heard and encountered, usually MOP will not be reset, but Seller's Stamp Duty will be applied on the portion where it is taken over from your brother if the HDB is sold within 3 years period. Take note that you will require HDB approval for such transfer. Do work out on the finances first before you approach HDB. If you require a contact to speak to, I can always get my mortgage advisor to get in touch with you to work out the numbers. No charges on your end.

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Hi,

I would be most glad to assist you further and please feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead. By the way, a single PR can’t own the full unit itself and even if in the event HDB allows base on the old ruling, you would need to have the means to buy over your brother’s share.

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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good evening,

It will be best to check with HDB branch office directly on your eligibility to take over your brother's ownership with your spouse and minimum occupation period. You are married thus you are unable to be sole owner of the unit and especially not as a SPR. Your wife needs to be included minimum as essential occupier to form a family nucleus. Approval will be based on case by case basis.

Other than you need HDB's blessing, you also need to ensure the following:

- wife must be SPR for minimum 3 years
- both of you must be financially capable to take over brother's share

If things dont go according to your plan, we might have to seek other alternatives.

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Wimal W Amarasuriya
Hello! It's great to hear from you. I understand your concern regarding the MOP period if you were to buy over your brother's portion and become the sole owner of your HDB flat.

To answer your question, if you were to buy over your brother's portion and become the sole owner of your HDB flat, the MOP period will not start over again. The MOP period is tied to the purchase of the HDB flat, and since the flat was purchased back in 2008, the MOP period would have already been completed.

The above is dependent on approval by HDB for buying over the share.

However, if you're considering selling your HDB flat, it's worth noting that you will need to fulfill the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) of 5 years from the date of purchase before you can sell it. That being said, if you decide to sell your flat, it could potentially bring in sales proceeds that you could use to purchase a newer flat with better potential asset value.

If you're interested in exploring your options, we could discuss the potential sale of your flat and help you find a newer flat with better potential asset value that meets your needs. Please let me know if you have any further questions or if you would like to schedule a consultation.

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Hi,

1) The answer is affirmative.
2) This is clearly spelled on the HDB web that even transferring of share or buying of part-share, the MOP will be reset.

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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi Sir,

Firstly, in order for you to hold onto the flat as sole owner, you will need to include your Wife in as an essential occupier. She will need to be SPR for a least 3 years in order to qualify as essential occupier.

Secondly, you will need to fulfill a fresh MOP after the transfer has been done. You will not be able to sell or rent the unit out during the MOP.

I am experienced and well-versed in both HDB and private transactions. I will be able to assist you in your property plans. Please get in touch with me for a more in-depth discussion.

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