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Iam interested to buy a 5RM HDB BTO in May 2016 SBF. At present I have 4RM HDB (434K as per srx property price index) at Bukit Batok. I have 28K in CPF OA and Bank loan approx $170K pending.
Please note that the above 4RM HDB had been bought when I was a PR and we have changed to Singapore citizens last year.

I have the following questions,

1) Trust we will be considered as First timers if we apply for SBF.

2) Is it a good choice to upgrade to 5RM HDB at Bukit batok sky peak (5units in the present SBF)?

3) In case if we register and do not get one of above aimed flats, will we lose our "First Timer" advantage for our future BTO/SBF applications.

4) Our family salary is just above 10K (No grants for BTO). Hence my friends suggest to save money for 5% initial payment and buy an EC instead (Size Min 100Sqm) around choa chu kang. But I am concerned if we will be subject to handle huge loan.

Please advise us on the above.Thanks.
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Hi,

Yes for your case you be considered 1st timers. For SBF, chances are it will be oversubscribed and not easy to secure a unit. You will not lose your 1st timer status if you do not secure a flat in the SBF exercise, but as you earn 10k and above per month, there will be no grants.

For ECs, you need to sell away your hdb when the EC has TOP, hence a substantial part of the EC purchase price can be funded by your hdb sales proceeds. This means your loan can be minimize and its not necessary to take up a huge loan.

May I understand your requirements further so to make better recommendations? Thanks and look forward to value-add to your housing plans.

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Afternoon,

Your current unit have being purchased under public scheme without grant. The application for the SOBF will be considered as your first timer application. Depending on the location that you are looking at, along with the sizing requirement of your family, it might be a good option. In the case where you do not managed to get a unit of your choice, you can still apply for other HDB units as first timer. For the purchase of EC and financing with bigger loan amount, it will be more dependent on your family financial status.

Do feel free to contact me further for detail discussion.

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Hi

As a SC/SC household with a gross income of less than S$11,000 under the current policy, you are eligible for a housing grant of S$20,000 subject to approval if you buy an EC..

You are to sell your HDB flat within 6 months of the project's TOP.

You may call 9620 0827  or email gavin.ng@orangetee.com if you are interested in EC developments.

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Good afternoon!

SBF chances are usually quite limited as they are oversubscribed and in this case, there are only 5 which gives you an even lower chance of securing a unit.

Buying an EC will be the better choice - you'll be able to stay in your HDB and only have to sell it within 6 months of TOP of your EC. Should you feel that the loan might be too much to take on right now, you can consider going for the Deferred Payment Scheme.

Do give me a call and we can meet up to discuss further and I'll explain in detail the whole procedure with EC, Financial Calculations, Deferred Payment Scheme and more.

Look forward to assisting you!

Bhavina Kaur
ERA Realty
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Hi,

If possible, I can meet you up for a Non-Obligation talk on your financial calculations and show you what choices is best for you. I am experienced in EC especially West area and I am a West GTA Agent. You can text me or give me a call anytime and i can advise you further :D

Hope to hear from you soon !

Thank You,
Louis See Ru Yi
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You need to plan your financial plan based on your age and monthly installment you able to cope. If the monthly installment is a main concern, will recommend you to opt for 5RM HDB or EA instead as the loan capped will be smaller vs EC :)

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