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Hi there! Your dilemma is well founded and I believe many people face the same uncertainty as you. It is true that owning a resale HDB may not bring you good investment return/capital appreciation. I strongly agree that you should consider purchasing a new launch condo instead if you can afford it. If you would like, my partner and I will be happy to meet up with you to have a short discussion and we can work out your finances and affordability from there. Feel free to contact me at 93855005  :) Read More
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  • KT
    New condo is not my option as I do not have that cash for a 3bedroom. I'm looking at those 4-6yrs old condo.
Good morning Kevin,

May I know after selling the current condo and buying the next property, would you be getting the 2nd property within 5 years (as there is an MOP wait out period of 5 years once you purchase hdb). Buying resale hdb it is likely any capital appreciation is limited as there are various measures put in place by the government to keep prices down and affordable. May I know which condos and location you are considering so to make better recommendations? 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 Kevin, you may want to take a step at a time. First to engage an agent to market and to sell the existing unit as it will take some time before a buyer is keen to start to offer. And once your unit is sold and while it takes generally about 3 months for your cash proceeds and CPF to come in, then from there you could consider the next step with detail planning considering the CPF and the cash that you have on hand. Pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance.

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Joanne Chia 谢诗琳
Good day Mr Kevin Toh .

Rental yield is very low and barely enough to cover borrowing costs or interest rates , private property rental yield is far lower than hdb rental yield , however as i do not know your nationality , please note P R are not allowed to rent out their hdb entirely .

As for investment , i do agree private property is a better bet , subject to you buying a correct property , and more importantly , that you have the financial stamina to wait out very long to cash out at the next property peak timing , or enbloc gains .

As for self stay if you are not renting out your property , i would say buy whichever you are happier staying in , regardless hdb or private .

Kindly contact me Joanne Chia at my mobile +65 8333 3327  for a no obligations chat for your property needs.

My charges are 1% commission for exclusive ( sole agent ) selling rights to your property or 2% for open listing ( many agents ) .

No commission chargeable when I serve private property buyers.

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Hi Kevin,

In my opinion, getting a condo is a better option as compared to a HDB as the upside potential of a condo is much higher as compared to a HDB. If you are still at the peak of your earning power, you are strongly consider to upgrade as your income will continue to increase in the future.

As for the rentability of a condo, locating near the MRT may not be the most important factor. There are older condo developments which are located not within walking distance to the MRT but still command strong rental demand and good rental yields.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your situation better and provide you with further assistance!

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Hi Kelvin

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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi Kevin,

I wish to assure you that there is no right or wrong here. Ultimately, your decision will depend on what is your primary objective. Are you selling the 1BR to get a 3BR because of your expanding family size?

If you're planning to get a 3BR, be it a condo or a HDB resale flat, I will suggest you to get something that will meet your primary needs. It can be the flat size, or the proximity to your workplace, your parents place, or even your children's school.

You will have to bear in mind, that the primary role of housing is for accommodation. Investment is considered secondary. Of course, everyone wish to have capital appreciation for their assets.

Purchasing a condo does not necessary mean you have appreciation. I have seen people purchase condos, and yet make losses on them. You will have to purchase the right one, at the right price, to enjoy this appreciation.

I am concerned when you mentioned that with your budget, you can only get a condo not near to MRT and amenities. What appreciation do you expect from such a property, especially if it's an old resale 99-year leasehold condo with the lease running down? I would rather you purchase a much newer 5-year old HDB in a better location.

Also, I do not quite understand when you mention, if you purchase a condo now, you will be able to purchase a second condo in future for investment, and you will not be able to do that if you purchase a HDB flat? For both cases, you will still be liable for ABSD as it will be considered a second property.

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 in the current market.

Thank you.

Best regards,
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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good evening Kevin,

I will love to assist you in your property needs.

Care to share more about your intention to move to an unit with at least 3 bedrooms? Is it due to growing family size?

Secondly, what are the requirements you are looking out for? Perhaps you can share more of your concerns then I will be in a better position to assist and advise you further.

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