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I have a HDB flat and managed to ballot a BTO. All my cash and cpf money are tied to my current flat.

Can I check that for Signing Agreement for Lease, I will need to pay $500-$2000? And after signing the lease, After Signing Agreement for Lease: I will have to make a downpayment around $10,000?

I will only have money after I sell my current flat. Can I pay for the BTO after I sell my flat?
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Hi, appreciate your sharing over PropertyGuru, done your HFE ? It will be showing how much you are able to loan before proceeding. Able to work out the sums for you to decide.
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Yes it is possible to manage the timeline such that you can use the monies tied up in your current flat to pay for the next.

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Hi

At point of flat booking, depending on the room size you book, you have to pay a cash amount ranging from 500 to 2k.

6 to 9 months later, at agreement of lease, a downpayment of 10% of buying price and buyer stamp duties are payable. If you do not have this amount, HDB may not allow you to book the unit. You have to appeal with HDB to see if they can work out other arrangements for you.

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1) Where to post

Use multiple platforms for better reach:
• 99.co
• Carousell
• Facebook groups (e.g. “Singapore Room Rental”)

???? PropertyGuru/99 = more serious tenants
???? Carousell/Facebook = faster responses



2) What to prepare (very important)

Before posting:

Photos
• Bedroom (clean, bright)
• Bathroom
• Common areas (kitchen, living room)
• View if high floor

Details to include
• Location (block + nearest MRT)
• Room type (common / master)
• Rental price
• Availability date
• Who can stay (1 pax / 2 pax)
• Whether landlord staying
• Aircon / WiFi / utilities included or not
• Cooking / visitor rules



3) Sample listing (you can copy paste)

Hi, room for rent at [Area / Block]
• Type: Common / Master room
• Rent: $____ per month
• Available from: ____
• Fully furnished (bed, wardrobe, aircon)
• mins walk to MRT
• Utilities / WiFi included

Suitable for [1 pax / couple / female tenant etc.]
No agent fee (if direct)

PM me for viewing



4) After posting (what most people don’t do well)
• Reply fast (within 5–10 mins if possible)
• Ask basic screening questions:
• nationality
• pass type / job
• move-in date
• Arrange viewing quickly



5) Don’t forget compliance (important)
• Make sure within HDB occupancy limit
• Register tenant with HDB after confirming
• Minimum rental period:
• HDB: 6 months
• Condo: 3 months



Simple tip

Good photos + clear price = better chance of success



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If eligible, you can pay 5% at lease signing and 5% at key collection instead of 10% upfront, easing early costs. Check with HDB on this to be clearer. Read More
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Hi,

1) There are certain conditions to meet to defer from paying downpayment during the signing of Agreement for Lease.
(a) Flat owners who right size to a 3 room or smaller flat.
- Have not sold or completed the sale of their existing flat at the time of their HFE letter application
- Booked an uncompleted 3-room or smaller flat.

(b) The other is for couples who are both 1st-timer applicants.

2) If you meet the conditions spelled under 1(a), you can pay for the BTO after you sell your flat.
3) Hwoever, there are 2 items you might not be excused from:
(a) Buyer stamp duty
(b) Legal fee

4) I suggest you to write to the HDB to appeal for delay payment for 3(a) & 3(b)

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