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Hi I hv queries regarding resale flat. My question is: If a seller puts a selling price of eg: $250000 and the valuation turns out to be 260000, is the difference considered cash money which I have to fork out to the seller? Secondly, if the selling price eg: $260000 and the valuation is $250000, is there any cash money to fork out and what will be the final selling price? Which price should I follow?
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Hi,

If agreed resale price > (higher than) hdb official valuation applied by buyer with valid OTP
Buyer have to pay the difference, and this is the Cash over Valuation.

If agreed resale price < (less than) hdb official valuation applied by buyer with valid OTP, there is no Cash over Valuation to pay. In this case, resale goes through with agreed resale price, seller cannot back out. Buyer can choose not to exercise OTP and forfeit option fee.

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Hi

Qn: If a seller puts a selling price of eg: $250000 and the valuation turns out to be 260000, is the difference considered cash money which I have to fork out to the seller?
Ans: No, there is no cash money to be forked out to seller as selling price is below valuation.

Qn: Secondly, if the selling price eg: $260000 and the valuation is $250000, is there any cash money to fork out and what will be the final selling price?
Ans: Yes, there is cash money to be forked out as selling price is above valuation.

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Tan Han Wei Leonard
Good day to you,

To help you clarify your doubts in simple terms,

Q1 : the difference must not be paid by cash since purchase price is below valuation
Q2 : the difference must be paid by cash since purchase price is above valuation

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Tan Han Wei Leonard
ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd
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Morning,

If you have offered an unit at $250k but the valuation turns out to be at $260k, you do not need to fork out cash for the difference. However, if the offered price is $260k but valuation turns out to be $250k, you will need to prepare $10k cash for the difference.

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You've got the right idea about HDB resale flat valuation! Here's a breakdown of the scenarios you mentioned:

**Scenario 1: Valuation Higher Than Selling Price**

* **Cash Over Valuation (COV):** In this case, where the valuation ($260,000) is higher than the selling price ($250,000), the difference **is considered Cash Over Valuation (COV)**. You would need to pay this amount in cash to the seller on top of the amount you can use from your CPF or loan.
* **Example:**
* Selling Price: $250,000
* Valuation: $260,000
* COV: $260,000 - $250,000 = $10,000 (This amount needs to be paid in cash)
* Downpayment and loan amount would be based on the **lower** figure ($250,000 in this case).

**Scenario 2: Valuation Lower Than Selling Price**

* **No Cash Over Valuation:** If the valuation ($250,000) is the same or lower than the selling price ($260,000), there's **no Cash Over Valuation (COV)** involved.
* **Final Selling Price:** The final selling price would be negotiated between you and the seller. However, important to note:
* The maximum amount you can use from your CPF or loan will be based on the **valuation amount ($250,000)**, not the originally listed selling price.
* **Example:**
* Selling Price: $260,000
* Valuation: $250,000
* No COV (since valuation is lower)
* Final selling price depends on negotiation, but:
* Maximum CPF/loan usage = $250,000 (based on valuation)
* You might need to pay the difference ($10,000 in this case) between the final agreed price and CPF/loan amount in cash.

**Key Points to Remember:**

* **Follow the Lower Price:** For CPF usage and loan eligibility, the **lower amount** between the selling price and valuation is considered.
* **Negotiation is Key:** The final selling price can be negotiated between you and the seller, but remember the CPF/loan limitations based on the valuation.
* **COV Potential:** Be prepared for the possibility of COV if the valuation comes in higher than the selling price.

**Additional Resources:**

* **HDB Website:** [https://services2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/BB31ERESALE3/BB31SMain](https://services2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/BB31ERESALE3/BB31SMain)
* **PropertyGuru:** [https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/property-guides/hdb-valuation-sales-12882](https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/property-guides/hdb-valuation-sales-12882)

I hope this explanation clarifies the concept of HDB resale flat valuation and COV!
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You've got the right idea about HDB resale flat valuation! Here's a breakdown of the scenarios you mentioned:

**Scenario 1: Valuation Higher Than Selling Price**

* **Cash Over Valuation (COV):** In this case, where the valuation ($260,000) is higher than the selling price ($250,000), the difference **is considered Cash Over Valuation (COV)**. You would need to pay this amount in cash to the seller on top of the amount you can use from your CPF or loan.
* **Example:**
* Selling Price: $250,000
* Valuation: $260,000
* COV: $260,000 - $250,000 = $10,000 (This amount needs to be paid in cash)
* Downpayment and loan amount would be based on the **lower** figure ($250,000 in this case).

**Scenario 2: Valuation Lower Than Selling Price**

* **No Cash Over Valuation:** If the valuation ($250,000) is the same or lower than the selling price ($260,000), there's **no Cash Over Valuation (COV)** involved.
* **Final Selling Price:** The final selling price would be negotiated between you and the seller. However, important to note:
* The maximum amount you can use from your CPF or loan will be based on the **valuation amount ($250,000)**, not the originally listed selling price.
* **Example:**
* Selling Price: $260,000
* Valuation: $250,000
* No COV (since valuation is lower)
* Final selling price depends on negotiation, but:
* Maximum CPF/loan usage = $250,000 (based on valuation)
* You might need to pay the difference ($10,000 in this case) between the final agreed price and CPF/loan amount in cash.

**Key Points to Remember:**

* **Follow the Lower Price:** For CPF usage and loan eligibility, the **lower amount** between the selling price and valuation is considered.
* **Negotiation is Key:** The final selling price can be negotiated between you and the seller, but remember the CPF/loan limitations based on the valuation.
* **COV Potential:** Be prepared for the possibility of COV if the valuation comes in higher than the selling price.

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