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If I am buying a resale HDB without a bank loan - ie based on the proceeds of selling my current HDB, do I need to pay a 5% cash deposit at any stage or do I go from paying total of $5,000 at taking up OTP to paying full balance (less $5,000) when the sale is completed?
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Hi,

Yes up to $5,000 to get OTP and exercise the OTP, balance cash payments on completion. For sale & purchase concurrently, it is important to plan the timeline and finances in detail for a smooth transition. Happy to assist on that.

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Hi, yes maximum is a deposit of 5k but it can be lower than this too as long as both seller and buyer can agreed on the deposit amount.

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Hi Sir
If you are not using bank loan for your next purchase, there is no 5% deposit required. For bank loan, the 5% cash deposit minus deposit already presented to seller (maximum at $5000) need to be presented to your lawyer a few days before completion. If you plan to fully pay for your next flat, the balance payment need to be made on the completion day itself. I have experience handling these kind of cases whereby seller is using their proceeds from their sales of current flat to finance their next flat. Different approaches need to be made by different individuals in terms of timeline in accordance to their profile and financing to ensure a smooth physical and cashflow transition to their next flat. I do provide free and non obligatory discussions in regards to property transaction in Singapore. Do contact me at 93375051  for a discussion on this.

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Dear Sir/Mdm,

When buying a HDB, there is no 5% deposit required. The deposit is only $5,000 and this amount can be negotiated with the seller. The balance is paid when the purchase is completed.

However, if you are using the sales proceeds and CPF (if any) from your current flat to purchase the next one, you will need to time the sale and purchase carefully so that you can avoid a situation that you do not have a place to stay and the cash flow can be seamless.

I have assisted many of my clients in the same situation as yourself. Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your situation better and assist you to draw up the timeline and plan the cash flow.

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Hi Sir/Madam

I will be glad to assist

I won't be able to contact you first as I do not have your contact, appreciate if you can contact me at (65) 96608508  or Silviayang8@gmail.com
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Hi;

If you are waiting for the funds to come back for the sales of your current flat, then you have to be mindful on the timeline to ensure a smooth transition for both you selling and buying. If you are not taking any loan for your next purchase, the balance payment ( minus the $5k deposit) is payable upon completion.But if you are using a private law firm to represent you in the purchase, they may want you to prepare the Cashier's Order and hand over to them few days before the Completion. Do feel free to contact me for further discussion as i'm unable to contact you via here. Thanks & have a great week ahead !

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Hi,

The maximum deposit for a HDB resale flat is $5,000. The balance will be settle upon completion, be it Cash or CPF.

Do take note that should you require your sale proceeds from your current flat, you will either need to do "contra", or plan a timeline as such that your CPF funds will be ready to be used for your next purchase.

I am experienced and well-versed in both HDB and private transactions. I will be able to assist you in your property plans.

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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