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Jane here.
Property purchase is a big token items its better for me to understand both of your plans before giving any advice.

Contact me at 91081036  so that we could discuss further on your property plan.
Thanks.

Regards,
Jane Kang
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Hi,

As you will be purchasing with your partner under the public scheme, both names are required to be included to be eligible to purchase the resale HDB.

And his EC MOP of 5 years must be met first before he can do any official paperwork. Once its met, so long the finances are ready and sufficient to do the completion first, you guys will be able to buy first then sell within 6 months the EC.

As only you are the 1st timer, you will be able to apply for 1st timer housing grants (half of the full amount), and also proximity housing grant if buying near family.

Hope the above clarifies. 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
In order to buy a HDB resale, he has to meet the MOP. However, he has to dispose of the EC with 6 months.

As you are a 1st timer and he is a second timer, you are entitled to a half housing grant.

You may text 9620 0827  for a casual chat.

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Hi,

1) Your partner is only eligible to register an intent to buy when his EC reached MOP.
2) You may proceed with your buying process without disposing of his interest in the EC.

3) The shortcomings are as follow:
(a) Not entitled to HDB loan
(b) Not entitled to any grant for the purchase.

4) In order to enjoy the 3(a) & 3(b). Your partner has to observe a wait-out period of 30 months after disposing of his interest in the EC.

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

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Hi,

I would be most glad to assist you further and please feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead. By the way, yes both of you could go ahead to purchase a HDB flat together and he would be required to sell off the EC within 6 months upon collecting the key to the HDB flat.

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Aaron Chong
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Hi Mdm,

You may either purchase the resale HDB before or after selling the EC. You do not need to pay any ABSD when purchasing the resale flat. Your hubby will be considered as a 2nd timer since he had bought the brand new EC. For you, if you have not bought any subsidized housing before, you will be eligible for the housing grant.

If you buy within 4 km from either of your parents, you will also be eligible for the proximity housing grant of 20k.

To transit from one property to another require careful planning in terms of your timeline and the finances. Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your considerations better and give you an overview of the process.

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Hi Miss,

You can only purchase a HDB resale flat after your partner has met the 5-year MOP of his EC.

You are not eligible for CPF Housing Grant, as he owns a private property (the EC) within the last 30 months. He will need to dispose off the EC, and then wait out for 30 months before both of you are eligible for CPF Housing Grant.

You are however eligible for Proximity Housing Grant if you purchase a flat within 4km to either of your parents place of residence.

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