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I bought a executive apartment new HDB on 1993 and sold on 1998 and there after I bought a second hand HDB on 1998 and stay till now . Can I apply for BTO HDB ? What levy should I paid back ? My salary around 8k plus / wife house wife and I’m 59 years old
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Hi,

I would be most glad to assist you further and please feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead. By the way, yes in your case your resale levy which is payable in cash will be at 50k should you decide to purchase a BTO flat.

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Dear sir/mdm,

Did you receive any housing grant for any of these 2 flats which you have owned? Quoted directly from HDB website:

If you have bought a subsidised housing, you will need to pay a resale levy when you buy a second subsidised flat. A subsidised housing is:

A flat bought from HDB
A resale flat bought with CPF housing grant
A Design Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) flat bought from a property developer
An Executive Condominium (EC) unit bought from a property developer
Other forms of housing subsidy (e.g. enjoyed benefits under the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS), privatisation of HUDC estate etc.)

If resale levy is applicable, your resale levy should be either 25% or 12.5% of the executive apartment since you have sold it before 2006, or

between $7500 to $55000 depending on your current flat type, should any of the flat above listed is the subsidised unit.

Hope the above helps!

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Hi

You may apply for a BTO. However your situation with regards to resale levy is quite tricky since you sold your subsidised flat (bought directly form HDB) before 3rd March 2006. You will be charged a 'percentage grade' resale levy along with interest accumulated along the years should you apply for a BTO. If you choose to purchase a 2 room flexi BTO with limited lease, the resale levy amount will be prorated. For your case, you have to enquire HDB directly with regards to the exact amount you need to pay for the resale levy. In order to assist further, I will need more details in regards to your profile and circumstances. If need be, I may also be able to assist to appeal to HDB on the resale levy portion. I am well versed in HDB transactions. Do contact me at 93375051  for a free and non obligatory discussion on this.

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Hi Sir,

There is no resale levy if you were to purchase a resale HDB flat in the open market. However, if you were to purchase a BTO, there will be a resale levy of 25% of the sale price of the EA flat. Therefore, buying a BTO will not make financial sense as the levy will be quite a significant amount and the waiting time may be 5 to 6 years.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can do a financial analysis for you to see whether it is worthwhile to to sell and buy another unit.

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Hi,

1) The resale levy will be applicable to your BTO bought in 1993, which is 25% of your selling price in 1998.
For example, if you had sold for $500,000 in 1998, your resale levy shall be $125k plus accrued interest for the past 24 yrs when your application for BTO is successful.

2) You are still eligible for a BTO HDB (3-rm and bigger, 99 yrs lease) since you only bought a subsidized flat once in your lifetime.
3) My suggestion is to apply for a 2-rm Flexi flat if you are ok with the size. The accrued interest will be waived and the resale levy is prorated according to the number of leases selected.
https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/news-and-publications/publications/hdbspeaks/resale-levy-ensures-fair-subsidy-allocation

4) Alternative choice would be to buy a resale HDB flat which will not incur any resale levy.

Hope the above answer your main concerns, but if there are more query, please feel free to contact me at 90110636  , or email: ling.ck7@gmail.com if more information is needed.
I'll be glad to assist.

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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi Sir,

Based on your situation, you will be liable to pay a resale levy should you go for your second "subsidised housing" via BTO, as you're considered a second-timer.

As you had sold your first "subsidised housing" in 1998, your resale levy is likely to be higher as it will be on a percentage basis. Do check with HDB to see how much resale levy you will need to pay should you go down this route. This will help you make a more informed decision.

I am experienced and well-versed in both HDB and private transactions. 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.

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