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Hi Property Gurus,

I am single (just turned 35yo this June) and looking to buy a flat for investment. As a 1st timer, may I know what are the options available to me (e.g. resale/balance of flat/BTO etc), any HDB grants, approximate down payment of cash and CPF (maxi. 500K budget) and other advice?

Thanks in-advance!
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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good morning buyer,

Do take note that HDB flats are meant for own occupation. You can only rent out or sell whole unit only after MOP fulfillment.

BTO/ SBF - you can apply for 2rm in non mature towns.
Resale - you can purchase any type with bank loan. But will be restricted up to 5rm if you are taking housing loan/ CPF housing grant.
Housing grant - singles grant if your income is up to $6k. You will be eligible for additional housing grant if your income is up to $2.5k.

The amount of downpayment will depend which loan you are taking.

1) bank loan - max 80% thus your downpayment will be 5% cash and 15% CPF or cash.
2) hdb loan - max 90%. You can pay 10% downpayment fully by CPF.

Other expenses will be:
1) estimated 3% buyer's stamp duty
2) $200 valuation fee
3) $80 resale application fee
4) pro rated property tax
5) 1% of purchase price plus 7% GST as agent's commission

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Hi,

You can purchase BTO 2-rm in non mature estates only, but for resale you are eligible for all types. If your income is 6k and below, you can apply for hdb loan and housing grant for resale 1st timer.

I saw that this is for investment? You might want to take note that you cannot immediately rent out the whole unit once you purchase the hdb. May I understand your plans further so to make better recommendations? Thanks and look forward to value-add to your housing plans.

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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi,

If you're looking to buy a property for investment, you need to be aware that by purchasing a HDB flat, you are required to fulfill the 5-year MOP (minimum occupation period), before you can sublet the whole unit out.

You can sublet the bedrooms out though, but keep in mind that you will have to stay in the unit.

If you are looking at pure rental income, you might want to consider purchasing a condo instead.

Please call me at my mobile 9748 6305  for further discussion. I will be happy to assist.

Thank you.

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Afternoon,

Single SC above age of 35, you can apply for 2 room BTO unit in non-matured estate. Or you can opt for resale unit. If your income is lesser than $6k per month, you can get housing grant from HDB. You will also be eligible for HDB loan where the down payment is only 10%, payable fully with CPF fund.

Do feel free to contact me for further discussion.

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Hope u see this.

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GAN ENG JOO ONASSIS
Hi,

Have you obtain on your housing loan amount from the bank. If yes, pls provide your target area and type of HDB you are keen to explore.

Will provide recommendation and present properties match accordingly.

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