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Hi,

Proximity Housing Grant is a special grant. If you are eligible and can qualify for it, you are not required to pay a resale levy when you buy the next resale HDB. I have worked on various similar cases before and the above applies.

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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Dear Sir/Mdm,

For resale flat, you will not need to pay any resale levy, don't worry. Resale levy is only applicable if you purchase a BTO flat or a new Executive Condo.

I have assisted many clients in a similar situation as yourself to transit from one HDB to another. Please feel free to contact me so that I can assist you further. You will need to pay special attentiton to the timeline and cash flow planning such that you can minimise your cash outlay and transit from your current place to the next place without the need for an interim housing.

I can also share with you more about my track records and more importantly the marketing plan and strategies that have enabled me to deliver record-high prices for my clients consistently.

Regards,
Nick Tan
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Hi,

You need to pay a resale levy in either of these cases:

1) You dispose of your subsidised flat and then buy a second subsidised flat from HDB

2) You dispose of your subsidised flat and then buy an EC from a developer where the land sale was launched on or after 9 December 2013

You need not pay a resale levy if you are buying any of these:

1) Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) flat from a developer

2)EC from a developer, where the land sale was launched before 9 December 2013

3) HDB resale flat

4)Private residential property

As for Proximity housing grant, if you have not previously receive such grant, then you will be eligible for it now.

Feel free to contact me at 92707548  to discuss further.

Thanks!

Alan Sng
PropNex Read More

Good Evening,

Thank you for your query. We are Annie and Joel from OrangeTee, and with us you have twice the support than engaging someone else.

You are not liable for Resale Levy as you are buying a Resale Flat and not a new BTO/EC. We look forward to hearing for you in order to better plan the timelines involved with transacting your unit. This can be a complicated process, but we aim to simplify this process and to best advise you on your housing journey.

As we are not able to contact you, we look forward to your call or Whatsapp, in order for us to better assist you.

Thank you very much and look forward to hearing from you!

Regards,
Annie Zhou
R060551H
 8753-1128 
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annie.zhou@orangetee.com

Joel Ng
R043851D
MSc (Real Estate), NUS
 9337-8447 
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joel.ng@orangetee.com Read More

Hi,

No resale levy is payable in this case. You will only need to pay a resale levy if you apply for a "second subsidized housing", namely a BTO or a new EC.

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

Should you need require 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 in the current market.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Robbie Chen
 9748 6305 
PropNex Realty Read More