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I am single and have been living in my current Flexi 2 room BTO flat for about a year now.
I am aware that there is a 5 year MOP before I can sell my flat but also read on several forums that it is possible to appeal to HDB to sell off the flat earlier.
However, this is a case by case basis and rarely successsful unless with a strong valid reason.

Recent years, my parent's health has deteriorate to the point where they have mulitple health implications (HBP, Diabetes, etc) and difficulty in walking. Especially my mother, whom is unable to walk by herself now.
It is difficult for both my parents to perform their everyday routine.
I really hope to upgrade to a bigger flat (3-4 room) so that my parents can move in and take care of them.

I would like to listen to some advice and guidance since I don't have any experience in property. Thank you.
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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good afternoon,

Yes you are right that you need to appeal to your HDB branch office if you wish to do anything (sell/ rent) to your existing BTO.

Do include the distance between yours place and theirs, their medical conditions (with medical appointments and reviews) and any other valid reasons that you think will help in the appeal.

Just wondering do your parents own any unit at the moment? If yes, have you consider to move to their place? No one is staying with them?

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  • Thank you for your reply, my parents are currently staying with my other sibling whom is married and are planning to have children eventually. This was the reason that prompt my decision to move out, since there won't be enough rooms for me and my parents. My sibling and I take turns to look after our parents at our house respectively (preparing their meals, washing their clothes, medical appointments, etc), since we both have commitments to our daily job. Although we don't live very far apart (about ~2km), it is still difficult for them to travel since they are already having trouble walking. In a couple more years, we might have to eventually hire a caretaker to look after them and this meant additional room as well. As of now, my 2 room flat simply doesn't have the space and rooms for my parents. This is why I hope (needed) to get a bigger house to accommodate them.
Hi, 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. Yes you could write an email to the branch office of your estate and upload all the document you may have including your parents medical and hospital appointment which will be very helpful.

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Dear Sir/Mdm,

I think you have valid reasons for the appeal. I have assisted many of my clients in their appeals and subsequently got the approval and sold off their flats at their target price. I will be happy to assist you in your appeal and also share with you some of the considerations that you may want to take note of during the process.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your situation better and assist you further. I am also available for discussion on Zoom during this period.

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Hi
HDB do approve sales before MOP on a case to case basis. I have clients whose appeal succeed. I am able to advise you mire on that such as the reasons you should put in your appeal. Do contact me at 93375051  for a free and non obligatory discussions on this.
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