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HDB will reach out to potential BTO homeowners six months prior to the key collection date. It's important to note that a resale levy will apply if you have previously utilized an HDB housing grant for your current unit. This information should have been detailed in your HFE. Additionally, if you’ve used an HDB loan for your current unit and plan to apply it to your new one, you’ll need to contribute 50% of the cash proceeds from the sale to your upcoming purchase.

In terms of timeline management, completing an HDB resale typically takes about three months, while refunds from the CPF Ordinary Account (OA) usually take around two weeks. This timeframe allows for a smooth transition into the BTO purchase. I always recommend that sellers obtain three three-month extensions of stay from their buyers to help accommodate renovations and moving in.

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(✔1) HDB will contact selected BTO buyers about six months before key collection to prepare for the handover process.

(✔2) If you previously used an HDB housing grant, a resale levy will apply, and this should already be reflected in your HFE outcome.

(✔3) Owners who used an HDB loan for their current flat must channel 50 percent of the cash proceeds from the sale into the next HDB purchase.

(✔4) An HDB resale transaction usually completes in about three months, which helps align well with the BTO timeline.

(✔5) CPF OA refunds from the sale are typically credited within roughly two weeks after completion.

(✔6) Requesting three consecutive three-month extensions of stay from buyers can ease renovation planning and moving arrangements.

(✔7) Early coordination of sale, CPF refunds, and BTO timelines reduces the risk of temporary housing gaps.

(✔8) Clear timeline planning helps sellers avoid rushed decisions and unnecessary holding costs.

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HDB will typically contact BTO buyers about six months before key collection to prepare for completion. If you previously enjoyed an HDB housing grant for your current flat, a resale levy will apply, and this should already be reflected in your HFE. If you are also using an HDB loan for your new flat after selling your current one, HDB requires 50% of the cash proceeds from the sale to be channelled towards the purchase of the BTO.

From a timeline perspective, an HDB resale usually takes about three months to complete, and CPF OA refunds are typically credited within one to two weeks after completion. This sequencing generally provides sufficient time for funds to flow smoothly into the BTO purchase.

To manage the transition comfortably, I usually advise sellers to negotiate up to three months of extension of stay with their buyers. This helps cover renovation works and moving arrangements while waiting for key collection. Read More

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Hi Shor,

I will be happy to assist you. I have personally assisted many of my clients who are in the same situation, transiting from a HDB to a new BTO smoothly and seamlessly.

With proper planning, you will be able to use the sale proceeds and CPF refund from your current place to pay for your new BTO and have sufficient time to move and renovate your BTO without the need for an interim housing.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can provide you with more detailed explanation and advice.

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I am Kevin Chung, a Senior District Director with SRI with over 18 years of experience helping my clients growth their wealth via real estates. Not just locally, but selectively via overseas properties. Since you are collecting BTO, that has to wait till a few years later. Nevertheless, we should start talking and planning now.

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Hi

Will be glad to assist, I have worked on various similar cases in the same scenario of collecting their BTO keys and will be able to share some advice.

Hope the above clarifies. I am well-versed with HDB and private property transactions, having helped more than 100 home-owners to smoothly complete their housing plans. Please reach out to me at 97432395  for a more in-depth discussion :)

May I have more info on your requirements so as to make better recommendations? Thanks and looking forward to chat more

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