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Hi Mr. Teo,

I guess the right option will depend on your objectives for this purchase? If you are planning to continue to grow your wealth through property, I believe private property will offer a better option as resale HDB prices are unlikely to appreciate significantly in the short and medium term with various hdb measures in place to maintain affordability. If its purely for long term own stay and to see out the golden years, hdb resale will probably make a better option for its affordability and space for the same price point.

May I have more info and requirements about your plans so to make better recommendations? Thanks and look forward to value-add to your housing plans.

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Hi Mr Teo,

If it's for investment purpose, HDB will not be suitable as you will be required to serve a 5-year MOP upon the purchase. This means that you will lose out on the first 5 years of rental income from the property.

If you're purchasing for your family's needs, based on the budget of $800k, then HDB seems to be the more feasible option. However, a newly MOP 5RM flat in a prime location will probably cost you in around the range of $1m. $800k will probably only get you a HDB flat that's about 15-20 years old in prime locations.

I am experienced and well-versed in both private and HDB resale transactions. My area of focus happen to be in the Queenstown/Bt Merah/Central regions, and I'm very familiar with the transaction prices in around the area. I will be able to assist you in your property plans. Please get in touch with me for a more in-depth discussion.

Should you need require further assistance in matters relating to property, please contact me at my mobile 9748 6305  . I will be happy to assess and share with you the possibilities for you in the current market.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Robbie Chen
 9748 6305 
PropNex Realty Read More

Hi Mr Teo, do contact me at 97970200  to discuss on your options

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Hi Mr Teo, I would be most glad to assist you further and pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Hope to hear from you soon and have a great week ahead. Moving forward, a HDB flat is not deem as an investment anymore but just a roof over our head.

Regards
Aaron Chong
 9730 8455 
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Hi Mr Teo

Are you buying for investment or home stay? Each property type caters to different needs.

You may text 9620 0827  for a casual discussion.

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Dear Client

Over the past 5 years, i have taught my clients my prone framework that helps my clients systematically identify project to see which is a winning or losing project. I can teach you this framework which other people have benefited in order for you to use this framework yourself to identify projects. You will be empowered to choose your own project after learning this framework!

Feel free to give me a call at 81255537  or email me anytime in order to share with you the latest fact and figures to understand why many people are taking action in today's market and the criterias when buying a private property with great potential up side. Hope to hear from you soon!

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Hi Mr Teo,

In my opinion, a 5 years MOP HDB flat would not make a good investment option because if you buy a unit in a central location, the price will be higher and your resulting yield may not lower as compared to you buying a HDB flat in a less central location or a unit which is slightly older.

A good investment product will be able to generate steady rental income for you while appreciating in value. Unfortunately for HDB flat, the value will go up as the lease runs out and without the option of a collective sale.

Therefore, for investment, I will recommend that you purchase a condo with attractive entry price (for future upside appreciation) and in location where there is an upcoming transformation so that value will be boosted further. It must also be located near tenant catchment areas so that you will be able to get tenants easily while waiting for capital appreciation.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your needs and objectives better before I can make more informed recommendations. I am also available for discussion on Zoom during this circuit breaker period.

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I will be glad to assist

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Silvia Yang

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Dear Mr Teo,

It is important to distinguish your objectives to purchase, whether you are looking for own stay or investment in order to better breakdown the feasibility studies.

In general, newly MOP clusters of HDB in central area like Dawson and Tiong Bahru, or even in Boon Keng, an average 5room flat are going for close to $1m, and coupled with the 5 years minimum occupation period required to be met for all resale HDB, this is an option often less favoured and advised for by realtors, as it does not allow the purchase to exercise flexibility in terms of rental as well as resale.

In terms of private residential wise, it will also be important to consider the size of units available, if you are looking out for newer projects, $800k budget typically allows you to look at 2 beds 1 bath configuration in the resale market, or 1 bedroom + S at most for new launch projects.

If I may know more about your needs in specifics, perhaps we will then be able to fine tune and zoom in accordingly. Virtual tours of the various showflats are available for viewing upon request. Let's discuss more if possible.

Looking forward to hear from you soon!

I have been in the real estate business since 2009, with more than 10years of experience serving the Singapore real estate market.

I am very active in the residential segment of Singapore real estate market, having transacted hundreds of deals from HDBs to private condominiums and landed properties in Singapore, and have handled many unique cases in sales and purchases as well as rental deals.

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Hi Mr Teo,

Hope you are doing well.. If you are looking from the investment point of view, newly MOP HDB wont do you justice as firstly, their prices are at the peak.. and you will be tied down for the next 5 years ( no whole unit rental is allowed ) ..For your kind of budget, you could even get a condo at good locations which can give better capital appreciation.. Please do contact me for further discussion as i'm unable to contact you here.. Thanks !

Regards;
Lyna Song
 9623 8442 
Associate Group Director
Propnex Realty Pte Ltd
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Hi Sir
Honestly speaking, from an investment point of view, HDB flats has a trend of depreciating value since government has imposed cooling measures in 2012. It is a known fact within those in the industry circles. Private property prices meanwhile continue to appreciate in value. For a budget of $800000, you may even purchase a 3 bedder resale EC although it might not be located in a central area. Do contact me at 93375051  for more details on this. My consultation is free and non obligatory. In addition, my service only for handling purchase of private property is free.

Regards
Taufik Hussein
ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd. Read More

Greetings from Ohmyhome!

With $800K budget, it will make more sense to purchase a private condo unit for investment purposes than a MOP HDB flat.

For private condo, you can rent out whole unit anytime. Your lock in is only 3 years then you can sell. You can even pledge for mortgage. But all these are not possible for a HDB flat.

Should you need further information or assistance, feel free to contact us at 68869009  or WhatsApp us at 97551009  .

We will be most glad to assist.

Richmond Chia
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