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Hi,

Based on the info shared, was the condo purchased under your joint names or sole name? Nonetheless this 160k ABSD paid seems to be already a sunk cost, it can no longer be retrieved. Selling the HDB now will not recoup that unless both hdb and condo are matrimonial properties purchased in joint names, and you are selling the hdb within 6 months, so to potentially qualify for absd refund if there is 1 SC owner.

8 years down means a balance lease of 56 years, based on this fact alone the next buyer CPF financing will be restricted due to the lease of flat hence it is likely the resale value will drop. It also depends on the flat attributes such as location and floor level facing etc.

I think it might be good to explore the sale and put the funds into a property that is more likely to appreciate. Its hard to see how older Hdb flats can help you achieve that given that the government wants to keep hdb prices stable.

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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Hi,

It is quite obvious it is not worth keeping your 4-rm HDB because the cost of keeping it is too high:
(1) Immediate losing $160,000
(2) Lost of potential investment yield from other source.
(3) Your flat value will depreciate when it is less than 60 years.
(4) More & more HDB flats are built annually
(5) Potential upward appreciation for next few years is almost null
(6) Recoup another $380k to reduce your monthly mortgage

Whether or not you make an immediate decision to buy another property or decide to invest in other instrument can do so later.
But to keep your flat and lost $160k + $380k = $540k does not look logical.

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I'll be glad to assist.

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Hi, you mentioned that your HDB remaining lease is down to 64 years left and so my suggestion is to sell it off. One important reason is that once your HDB is left with 59 years and onward, it will be very difficult to find potential buyer as they can’t fully utilise their CPF. Pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance.

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I am truly quite shocked that you are now looking into this consideration having already paid for the ABSD, not sure if anyone has provided any form of advise to you and drawing up the various options for your consideration before making that dreadful decision.

Anyway, since this is the situation now, you really need to look into the options of what is available in the market for under $1m where you can get a fresher leasehold project for decent rental return over your existing HDB. It will not be easy to merely provide text opinion or advise as we are unable to finish all considerations to make a sound decision.

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Hi Sir,

If I was given the above situation, I would cash out my HDB flat and reinvest in another condo.

However, that's just what I feel suits me. For your case, I would need to further understand your financial status and profile, before I can give you a more appropriate recommendation.

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.

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