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I share the same opinion as you that enbloc hype has cooled off a fair bit, and not only that, navigating the expectations of all other sellers for enbloc is most often the biggest obstacle when it comes to a successful sale.

It truly boils down to your investment strategy at the end of the day, are you gunning for short or long term investment gains, as well as whether do you have any alternative investment plans.

There is no right or wrong to switch as long as you have tangible plans to move onto. It is all about making the money work harder for you.

There should still be good demand in the resale market for Braddell View, or would be investors looking for enbloc windfall who will be interested in Braddell View. It is merely for you to exit earlier and take control instead of waiting for other sellers to jump onto bandwagon with you but the expected destinations could be drastically different.

Hope the above helps!

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Hi! I'm a Harvard graduated real estate agent who holds a degree in economics, and would love to schedule a free consultation to discuss your situation in detail.

For your Braddell View property, I can run through with you a full deep-dive financial and asset analysis for you which will factor in some of the following indicators and more:
- Chance of en-bloc
- Capital appreciation potential
- Bala Curve depreciation curve
- Rental yield analysis
- Opportunity cost analysis
- Macro-economic influencing factors
- Government policy implicating factors
- and more...

This will assist you to make a better informed decision on whether to hold or move on.

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Hi

I think if looking purely in a numbers perspective, it much depends on your entry price and whether recurring rental income is important to you at your phase of life. Are the recent comparable transaction prices in the development enabling you to exit at a reasonable capital gains amount? And looking from another perspective, suppose you draw rental income all the way until the end of the lease, I believe it will still generate a healthy return for you, but do you see yourself holding it all the way?

The other side of the issue will be more personal factors, do you need a certain location or newer development to be near your loved ones etc? These are personal benefits that can outweigh monetary considerations.

The main block I guess for a successful enbloc at braddell view is the high price quantum. Based on the news report of a reserve price of $2b, it is a large sum that deters many developers due to the various risk factors including the need to sell all residential units within 5 years to avoid the duties. To put into perspective, the largest government land sales pure residential plot ever sold was $1.28b at dunman road, so at $2b it is naturally a price that may not be digestible by the market at the moment, and it might be quite some time before BV can successfully go for enbloc. There are also still many plots in the GLS list for developers to work with and bid for, which are relatively less risky and more straightforward.

Just my 2 cents, will perhaps need some inputs from you to further the discussion. Hope the above clarifies. I am well-versed with HDB and private property transactions, having helped more than 100 homeowners transit smoothly with their housing plans. Please reach out to me at 97432395  for a more in-depth discussion :)

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Hi,

I would be most glad to assist you further and pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead.

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Good day to you,

Responses to this dilemma ultimately depend on what you want: Are you looking for steady rental income or aiming to benefit from property value growth?

The following aspect to think about is the expenses associated with relocating. This is where the points of entering and exiting are significant, once you’ve assessed your financial situation.

Considering all these elements should enable you to achieve your intended goal.

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Hi Eugene,

It depends on your objectives. If you are looking for a stable rental income then you can continue to hold it. However, the worry will be the lease depreciation especially if it is very challenging to be enbloc.

However, if you are looking for capital appreciation, then it will make sense for you to sell at the current market since it is at a high and reinvest the money to a newer unit which will allow you more room for capital appreciation.

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Hi, thanks for sharing — Braddell View is quite a unique asset, and it’s a good sign that you’re getting $5k in rental; that’s a strong yield considering its age.

That said, you’re right — en bloc momentum has tapered off, and given its size and past attempts, a near-term collective sale looks unlikely without a major shift in the market. The current holding strategy still works if your rental covers most of your opportunity cost, and you’re not planning to leverage into other investments.

However, if your goal is to future-proof your portfolio with a newer OCR property — one with better rentability, lower maintenance, and stronger long-term appeal — this could be the time to explore options while resale sentiment is still healthy. You may also benefit from resetting the lease age for future capital appreciation.

I’d be happy to help run through a few scenarios — whether it makes more sense to hold, restructure, or gradually exit. Feel free to reach out at 9657 6701  . I’m Aren from PropNex. Always happy to offer a second opinion. Read More

Hi,

1) It would be a wise choice to let go of this old condo.
2) The appreciation growth has already diminished from this project.
3) Enbloc activities have also dies down due to the multiple GLS plots received since last year.
4) So far, only 7 En bloc projects had succeed from 16 Jan 2024 till today. In 2023 alone, there were 10 enbloc projects within a year.
5) The unit you are holding on should be at least a 3bdr unit from the rent you are receiving.
6) It would be better to sell at vacant as the potential buyers most properly is buying for own stay than for rental yield.

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Good afternoon!

You are right about the Enbloc market - it has definitely cooled off and I foresee it will remain this way.

Considering that your rental returns are only at $5000/month but knowing the sales price for units in Braddell View, you can sell this and reinvest into something better that will undoubtedly give you much higher rental returns!

With so many new launches in the market, you have amazing options to choose from right now! You may contact me to discuss further on how to maximise your returns.

Have a good day!

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