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I'm am interested to buy an upcoming EC but I do not have enough to pay the down payment (15% CPF). I currently owned a 4rm HDB that has an approx. value of $570k. (outstanding mortgage loan of $124k). Is the purchase feasible without selling off the current HDB until the EC TOP (assuming I can buy). YOUR ADVICE, PLEASE.
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Dear Sir/Mdm,

A lot of EC buyers are facing this issue that you are facing currently. I have also assisted some of my clients to upgrade to an EC with the same problem.

For the EC purchase, you will need to standby the 5% booking fees as well as about CPF of about 18% of the purchase price for the balance 15% and the 3% stamp duty.

If you do not have sufficient funds for the 18%, you may consider selling your current HDB to get a bridging loan. Alternatively, it will be most ideal if you can borrow the shortfall from your parents first and return them when you sell your HDB in the future.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can explain to you the timeline and propose other possible solutions to you after understand your situation.

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Hi,

The best approach will be to get funding for the 15% from family sources first and repaying them when the sale proceeds are back. You need to settle the 5% booking fee, 15% cpf and 3% stamp duties within 8 weeks of booking. Alternatively you can consider to sell off your hdb first so as to get a bridging loan option.

Are you looking at Hundred Palms EC? I am involved in the developers sales team and will be in the best position to advise the best approach in terms of timeline and financial plan.
Will be glad to share the latest information and floor plans.

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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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good morning Sir/ Mdm,

Your options will be to sell existing place to come out with the necessary funds if not have to come from sources like friends, family and relatives first.

But the funding from sale might not be quick enough to pay the 15% CPF downpayment that will be needed within 9 weeks from option date (not including time needed for hdb approval).

Perhaps we can request for a longer completion period. What do you think?

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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi,

You will need to have the 20% downpayment (5% Cash, 15% CPF) plus stamp duty ready.

If you do not have the funds and yet want to book this EC, you might want to consider selling off your current HDB and rent a place for the time being.

Alternatively, you may want to consider buying an EC that is due to TOP soon. This way, you can sell off your current flat, and use the funds for the purchase, and then move into this EC upon its TOP.

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.

Best regards,
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Hello Thr. Why dub you consider getting an EC that is about to TOP or condo that is about to complete instead? I can be contactable via 91442664  for a meet up and discussion.

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(1) 如需协助任何房产相关事宜:
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*** WhatsApp:诗强 /ABLE Toh(+65 9856-9255  )
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WhatsApp me at >>9856 9255 or through this link.:https://wa.me/6598569255.

----------------------------888--------------------------------888--------------------------->>>

(1) "If you need more assistance with property matters:

like renting / selling, buying / or investing, I'm here to help!

WhatsApp me at: ✔✔ABLE Toh (65) 9856*9255 or through this link.:https://wa.me/6598569255

(Unfortunately, this platform doesn't allow direct contact, but you can easily reach me )

(2) (***) ✅✅ You can READ my REVIEWS here: Able Toh ✅✅

✅✅ https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/agent/able-s-k-toh-61591.

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*** You can reach me at my Singapore mobile: @ +65 9 8 5 6 9 2 5 5

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✅✅ (CHINESE VERSION : 简体中文版本)
(1) 如需协助任何房产相关事宜:
租房 / 买房 / 卖房 / 投资,我都可以帮忙!

*** WhatsApp:诗强 /ABLE Toh(+65 9856-9255  )
*** https://wa.me/6598569255
(本平台无法直接联系,请通过 WhatsApp)

(2) ✅✅ 你可以在这里查看我的客户评价:诗强 /ABLE Toh
https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/agent/able-s-k-toh-61591

(3) ✅✅ 私人住宅买家专享:
提供二手及全新私人住宅资源,买家零佣金
(多数卖方经纪愿意与买方经纪分佣)

*** ✅✅ 联系电话 (诗强 ):+65 9856-9255 

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