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Based on info shared, I think you can consider to get a 3-room resale first. Rental is not that encouraged since it eats into your savings for the purchase downpayment, and there is no guarantee that prices will drop further by the time you are ready to buy, and also by the time she gets the SPR, which itself is also not certain.

If possible, you can try to do without the grants so to retain your first timer status while serving the MOP. When MOP of 5 years is reached, hopefully her PR is ready by then, then apply the new BTO together as a first-timer which increases your chances much further.

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Good day to you.

Your situation can be effectively addressed with solid estate planning. Since your main goal is to purchase a BTO with your current partner once she obtains her SPR status, I recommend we focus on improving your liquidity.

Considering it may take some time for her to achieve SPR status, and since there isn't a significant financial difference between purchasing under the Single Scheme or the Non-Citizen Family Scheme, it would be wise to move forward with the purchase as soon as possible. With a $372k loan and your current CPF OA, you should be able to secure a resale HDB 3-room flat. When the time is right, you can apply for the BTO and sell your current unit to facilitate the upgrade.

If this plan sounds feasible and you’re interested, let’s meet up to discuss it further.

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The key is how waiting may affect your purchase. Are you confident of the PR application to be successful anytime soon? The reason of the wait could be due to the contributing income for the loan in order to be eligible for bigger or better location units as compared to single income now. Nevertheless, waiting out could also mean that price can increase by then and when you have nothing to hedge against the increase, it means you will be paying more.

What's going to happen after you get married and your partner has not gotten her PR? Will you be renting or living with parents? These are some of the considerations that can potentially help you make the decision on whether to buy now or later. Read More

Hi, appreciate your sharing over PropertyGuru, Propose to purchase a 3 room HDB resale if you are looking to settle down. Once reaches 5 years MOP, you can apply BTO again after at lease is turn PR.
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Happy to connect to share more, recently advised a few couples on the exact topics you are thinking of. Incidentally, one of them also has a Thai partner!

There are quite a number of considerations including timelines, finances, status, future-proofing, grants, eligibility and more.

I'm a Harvard graduated real estate agent with a degree in economics, and I have a decade of experience working on Singapore public policy.

Happy to walk you guys through everything, and congrats in advance on your upcoming marriage!

Feel free to reach out via whatsapp or email and we can discuss further.

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Important point about your partner

If she’s not PR yet:
• You cannot buy BTO together now
• You can only buy resale under Non-Citizen Spouse Scheme after marriage
• BTO only possible when she becomes PR

So the PR timeline matters a lot.

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Practical and financially prudent approach

If:
• You plan to marry soon
• PR application will take time
• You want housing stability

Buying resale now is reasonable.

Just don’t overstretch. Buy something:
• Liquid
• Near MRT
• Good demand profile
• Within comfortable monthly instalment

At $6k income, keep your instalment below 30–35% of income for breathing room.

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If you want a more tailored answer, share:
• Are you planning kids soon?
• Rough marriage timeline?
• Preferred regions?
• How much CPF OA do you have?

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I would be glad to assist you.
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Hi,

1) I would suggest to start your family as soon as possible than wait.
2) My observation on the period of a successful PR application takes at least 2 years or longer if the applicant is not a Malaysian.
3) The HDB price although has been more stable now comparing to the last 2 years, it is still inching up.
4) An employed salary is not fast enough to chase after the raise.
5) You will have to pay much more than current to buy your home in future.
6) The ideal location would be proximity to your parents' place to have an additional $10k PHG.
7) The next would be proximity to your working place.
8) If both the above location is way beyond your budget would be somewhere proximity to a MRT station.
9) You may apply for a BTO later after completion of the MOP with your spouse, which will not be limited to only a 2-room flat once she receive her PR.

All The Best!!!

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✔1 Plan ahead now to support your future BTO goal once your partner obtains SPR — focus on improving liquidity first.

✔2 Since SPR approval may take time and grant differences are minimal, consider moving ahead with a resale purchase early.

✔3 With a $372k loan and your CPF OA, a resale 3-room flat is within reach.

✔4 Later, you can sell the flat and upgrade to BTO when the timing is right.

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