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I am writing to ask for some advise on my first home buying soon.
Background of myself
32 years old Singaporean male, self employed last NOA about 40k FY2021, CPF OA about 57k, will be 60k in Aug 2022. Disposable cash savings of about 100k for buying house.

In July, I will be getting married to a foreign girl in SG and will be helping her to get the long-term visit pass. We will be able to get our resale HDB soon after that.

My parents live in Bedok Reservoir. Does anybody has any suggestion what is the best way I can go about asset progression for my first home. I know choices are limited because I will be the only the only one taking the loan and could only maybe get a 3-room resale flat first, but I am hoping that we can upgrade the house in 5-10 years time. The main reason for getting the flat soon is that we want to start to build a family. My fiance will be working too once she gets a long-term visit pass.

I also understand that there will be a recession impending, with rising interest rates, maybe can wait a little for the resale market to be cooler to buy?

Any suggestions or recommendations is appreciated!

Thanks in advance!
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Hi, I am Brendan!

Based on what you had mentioned, yes most likely you will only be able to purchase a 3rm resale HDB.
You may also want to factor in the renovation and furniture costs after purchasing a flat.

Alternatively, are you both able to stay with your parents for the time being while both of you work and save up more along the way?

I had provided many advice for clients of different scenarios, if you will like to know more about asset progression and have an understanding, feel free to reach out to me for a casual chat!

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Hi DT KS,

Thank you for your question here. I'll highly recommend you to look into doing up your HLE once your partner has obtained her LTVP so you are able to determine the financial plans before moving into the actual purchase in order not to over commit.

Given that resale HDB prices are still rising and we have no idea how much more will the price hike, it is unwise to wait further as the cool down maybe insignificant to the price growth. In addition, your age will be older and therefore in terms of loan, your loan quantum available maybe affected.

I will rather you look into this as soon as your partner is ready.

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Hi
I am Tricia from Propnex.
I would love to assist you. You may reach me via 91442664  for a detail discussion on your buying procedure.
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Hi
Based on the information you provided, you might be able to enjoy singles grant of $25k and EHG (Singles) grant of estimated $12.5K (can be $30k if your wife is not working at point of application. You are also expected to obtain HDB maximum loan of around $150k. With your CPF OA and cash add on of $100k, an estimated budget will be around $330k. With the current market situation, I understand this budget is quite low although not impossible for you to get a 3 room resale. To advise further, do contact me at 93375051  for a free and non obligatory discussion on this. I am well versed in HDB transactions and have assisted various first timers including those purchasing under foreign spouse scheme like yourself in securing a house. Do contact me at 93375051  for a free and non obligatory discussion on this.

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