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Good morning,

We can do both the sale & purchase concurrently, but if you have particular requirements for the 5 room flat I would suggest to focus on the purchase first, if the finances permit.

If you are taking 2nd hdb loan, half of your cash proceeds will be set aside for your next flat and your CPF OA will be fully utilized again for the next purchase. If you are taking bank loan, its a minimum 5% cash component.

Every family situation is unique hence it will be ideal if we discuss further and plan a more detailed financial plan for the upgrade from the onset.

May I have more info and requirements about your plans so to make better recommendations? Thanks and look forward to value-add to your housing plans.

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Hi

The decision to buy first or sell first will depend on 2 factors.
However, we will need to understand your financial aspect of sales and purchase.

I can do a Proforma Financial Statement for your reference. Kindly text 9620 0827  to meet up.

Regards

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Hi,

1) Whether to buy or sell first is dependent on individual needs, unfortunately there are no straight answer.
Needs:
a) To buy first, you will faced with 6 mths period to dispose off current flat.
b) To sell first, you might need temporary accommodation before finding your next home.
You have to timed it correctly on the sales and pruchase process so that you have minimum hassale.

2) Financial aspect:
a) If your current flat is using HDB loan, by applying 2nd HDB loan, you are subjected to "Right-Size" policy:
(i)
Sales proceed <$50k, you are allowed to keep $25k, the rest will be use for the next flat purchase.
Sales proceed >$50K, 50% of the sales proceed has to use to pay for the next flat.
(ii) You may loan up to 90%
(iii) You may retain max of $20k in CPF and use the rest for the purchase.

b) Bank loan:
(i) Min 5% cash for the purchase.
(ii) Max loan amount is 75%.
(iii) 20% can be pay in CPF and/or cash.

Suggest to engage an agent to discuss on your plan so that you are well aware of the process and make the right decision.

Hope the above answer to your main concerns, but if there are more queries, 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.

Best regards
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Hi,

If you have the funds to purchase first, you can do so. Afterwhich you can sell off your current HDB within 6 months of your 5RM flat purchase.

If you do not have the funds or need the funds from the sale of your current flat, you will have to manage the timeline properly, to ensure that you enjoy a smooth transition to your new place.

I am experienced and well-versed in HDB resale transactions, and I have helped many of my clients transit smoothly to their new homes.

I will be able to assist you in your upgrading 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.

Best regards,
Robbie Chen
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Dear sir/madam,

I can see that you have quite a number of questions to be addressed.

I have been in the real estate industry since 2009, dealing mainly in residential properties like HDB sale and rental and I am equipped with the necessary skills set and knowledge to assist you in the upgrading process, on top of the experiences gained in assisting clients in the past in similar situation as yours plan out their real estate needs.

It will actually be very helpful to have a good discussion with you to understand your plans better, especially so if you have specific niche requirements in your next flat where you may face issues in terms of finding a suitable flat should you decide to sell first. On top of that, in terms of loan, there can be potentially more flexibility in terms of liquidity should you opt for bank loan, but it will greatly depends on the financial figures we can work out in order to understand which loan option can allow you to have better fluidity.

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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. Hope to hear from you soon and have a great weekend ahead. By the way, can I have more info of your flat and unit detail so that I can find out about the unit value on your behalf alright? And generally it takes about 1 to 3 months time for a unit to be sold.

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Dear Sir/Mdm,

This is a common dilemma faced by a lot of HDB upgraders. It is possible to either sell or buy first. If you choose to buy first, you will need to prepare the 5% cash payment and about 23% CPF (or cash) for the purchase. The balance 75%, you can take a loan. After you purchase, HDB will give you a window of 6 months for you to sell your flat.

For HDB, it is now a buyer's market and therefore I will recommend my clients to sell first and then buy. This is so that they can able to minimise their cash outlay and not limited by the 6 months windows to sell. With careful planning, selling and buying can be done concurrently and seamlessly.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your situation better and draw up an upgrading plan for you!

Regards,
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