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My wife and 1 co-own a fully paid 5 rm HDB in Bishan- MV abt 850k.
We are in our late 40s and looking to purchase a private apt for investment.
We have abt 150k on hand and abt 300k in combined CPF ordinary accts.
Would like to know what is best condo size we could get considering age/loan quantum in the current market environment.

We are also looking for opinions whether it is a good option to sell the current fully paid HDB for greater purchasing of a good size condo.
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Hi,

To estimate the loan attainable, we will need the gross monthly income, age and also whether any other monthly installments on hand. This will help us to ascertain the preferred comfortable price range to work with.

If you are looking at the 2nd property purchase, assuming the current HDB is jointly owned, the 2nd property will incur an ABSD of 20%, which can take quite some time to recoup through rental income.

If you are open to selling the HDB, if the finances are comfortable, you can consider to buy a condo under each individual names (1 for stay 1 for investment). Another option will be look at new EC, if you still fulfil the eligibility conditions of household income within $16k per month, and not more than 1 subsidized housing purchase prior. New EC units tend to enjoy capital appreciation upon 5 year fulfilment of MOP.

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Dear sir,

Thank you for writing in here. Are there any reasons for you to keep the existing HDB in Bishan in this instance? Are you planning to move into the condo unit after purchase?

Given that you are co-owning the HDB, it means that decoupling of the HDB is not an option available to you, thus ABSD will be applicable should you proceed to purchase a 2nd property for investment, and considering the fact that your cash and CPF combined is $450,000, you are unlikely able to look into purchasing any decent properties if ABSD is applicable, unless you go into commercial or industrial property. Otherwise, the only way to move forward is to sell your existing HDB in order to make a decent purchase for your private residential property.

From there, we will then be able to structure your ownership to look into the potential of owning 2 properties where 1 is for investment and 1 is for your own stay. Hope this helps!

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Hi, appreciate your sharing. Due to 2nd purchase there will be a ABSD required if you going to purchase 2nd property. Unless, the current HDB is under single owner, the essential occupant buyer able to purchase after 5 years MOP.
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