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Hi there,

I am Singaporean. I have never lived in Singapore much. My parents had bought a HDB apartment two decades ago. That apartment has always been rented. I am planning to settle down in Singapore next year. I am planning on buying a private property.

I am still thinking between a condominium and landed property. I assume by selling the HDB property i have and also bringing some cash with me, I can gather about 650 thousand sgd. I know that amount is not enough for a private property! I do not have a job yet.

My first question is can i get a loan for the remaining amount? since I am paying half of the house price in cash?

My second question is which is better condominium or a landed property in terms of ROI? my budget for the property is 1.4 million. I understand landed property can be bought at this price at locations further away from the city. Or should i buy a condominium close to the city? I am basically concerned about the ROI!

Cheers,

Jake.
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Robert Peng 彭润标
hi Jake,

my suggestion is settle down in your parents HDB first, settle your job in Singapore, then hunt for a property.

Reason being a big investment like this can't be done in a rush, stay cool.

It would be my pleasure to assist you!

Robert Peng.
HSR International Realtors Pte Ltd
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Hi Jake,

Without a secured job, it will be quite challenging for you to get a housing loan. For your budget, I would suggest getting a condo instead of a landed property.

I suggest you can market your HDB flat while looking for your next property concurrenly as both require significant amount of time.

Feel free to contact me if you have any enquries.

Yours faithfully,

Nick Tan
Senior District Manager
ECG Property Novena District
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Afternoon Jake,

Your current problem would be that you are not employed, thus it's unlikely that bank will disperse any mortgage to you for the purchase. YOu will also need an income statement of more than 6 months, prior to getting any mortgage loan successfully.

As for your current budget of $1.4 mil, it's good enough to get a condo but not for landed property. ROI is normally based on your investment period hence how can we advice when we do not know your current plan?

Regards
Mike Lim
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Hi Jake,

My suggestion to you for the maxumum ROI is very straight forward.

Stay in your parents HDB currently and purchase another property, preferably 1-2 BR.

In that way, you can own 2 properties, and rent out either one to support your monthly mortage.

Your networth would not increase drastically, at the same time ,you do not need to sell off your HDB.

I also understand that there are quite a number of questions that you have there. Do you think it would be better for us to meet up at a time and place of your convenience and let me explain how we can go about maximising your dollar.

If need be, i can also update you on the new regulatations in the current market.

Kelvin Ng
Orangetee.com Pte Ltd.
 9386-0900 
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