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Hi,

If the rental difference is not a lot and there's no need to top up, sure why not? However, the lifestyle can feel different as after all the unit size is likely halved. If the flat is too old and unlikely to appreciate further, it might be good to consider selling it. 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,

From info provided, your current situation is such:
(1) Your flat has fulfilled MOP
(2) You can't decide whether to keep existing flat
(3) You have an intention to purchase near parents & in-laws, but couldn't decide whether it is a wise choice.

Analysis of siutation is such:
(1) Remaining lease of current flat might be a concern:
Selling price will be affected by nmber of lease remains.

(2) HDB flat capital appreciation is likely to be minimal for the next few years.
The effect of capital appreciation flattening starts now:
HDB had been building more & more BTO since 2012, it was avg of 4~5k when HDB flat appreciation really grows.
2012 built 12K
2013 built 15k
2014 built 26k
2015 built 25k
2016 built 18k
2017 built 17k
2018 going to build 17k

Selling price will be high when there is demand, when these BTO fulfilled MOP, even when demand remains the same, supply will be about 2x more than current.
Thus can foresee capital appreciation will be flatten.

(3) Private property is sensing on the rise. In fact, development launch last year had all rise their selling price.
It is expected when the price for new development announce in March will gives those who bought private property a big boost in confidence.

Hope the analysis can assist you to have a deeper thought and make a right choice benefit to your situation.

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Hi there,

Thank you for your query!
In view of your response, I believe a more accurate and ideal way of getting about this and being in a better stead to advise, I would need to churn out a financial report after doing the financial calculations on hand and understanding more on your objectives. Would purchasing a unit near your parents home be more viable then renting? We have to factor in the rental, lease amount and finances on hand. Perhaps you could contact me for a preliminary non obligatory discussion for me to understand more and thus, share more on transactions caveats and furnish you with customised sales report for your understanding.I have a real live feed data app which is able to help me guide my clients as to which property is - undervalued ? over valued? Projected high capital returns/ rental yield for the forthcoming years. With this set of data which not many specialist posses coupled with my years of experience, I believe I will be able to guide you to a mutual decision to enhance your property portfolio. I will usually share about the property outlook with my clients and tailor make a plan that suits best for them in years to come. Thank You!

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Whether does it make financial sense or not we will really need to ask more questions to ascertain the situation cos' it could be a situation where you are renting out a 5room HDB in Woodlands/Yishun and renting a 2 bedroom condo in Orchard (I am exaggerating abit here in terms of location) which will definitely have quite abit of discrepancy in terms of monthly rental.

Also, if your existing place have met the Minimum Occupation Period, when was the purchase done?

There are various way to optimise the situation financially and leverage on living near parents. Would you be keen to explore the different options?

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Hi

My advice to you are:

1. Is yr current flat more than 5 years as there is rules and regulation by HDB on you wanting to rent out

2. What is the expected rental of yr current flat against the potential new flat that you intend to rent. As location to location rental is different.

3. If yr current flat is more than 5 yrs and not very old and yr potential new flat s expected rental rate is doable, then in my opinion for yr family convenience, you should go ahead with yr decision.

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Dear Sir/Mdm,

I have served a few clients who were in a similar situation as yourself. I would usually suggest upgrading to a condo if it is within their comfortable financial means. This is because the upside for HDB is limited and therefore in time to come, the appreciation in capital may not be significant.

Moreover, by renting out the HDB and renting a condo, you will face the hassle of handing the tenants as well as frequent moving from one place to another if the landlord wishes to sell the place. By renting, you will also be at the mercy of the landlord if he or she decides to increase the rental.

Instead of helping your landlord to service the mortgage, you might as well use the money to service your own mortgage and enjoy the capital appreciation that your condo asset may bring you in the future.

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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi,

It depends on your situation, but generally it makes more sense for you to sell off your current HDB and then purchase another unit that is where you want to stay.

Do take note that if you're renting out your HDB, you will pay higher property taxes, and depending on situation, you may be liable for higher income tax as well.

Should you need any 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 and your partner in the current market.

Thank you.

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