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Im still waiting for my existing unit to complete MOP next year... currently, me and my husband are looking at the pros and cons of selling our unit. A bit of limbo here since we are thiking to upgrade to condo or just have a bigger HDB space. When i did my own research, I noticed that for condominium, the monthly fee is kept silent... any way for me to know how much do these condo charge the monthly maintenance fees? And does the monthly fee covers carpark charges or is it add on? If so, how much is the price range?
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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good morning Mdm,

If you are browsing through listings in Propertyguru, some agents might not input the maintenance fees into the listings.

This information can be retrieved by asking them if not I can help you guys with the consolidation of info. Usually its payable per quarterly and it depends how the management charges the fee. It might consist of the sinking fund and carpark fee as well.

There do have some projects which maintenance fees dont include carpark fee tho.

And let's have a zoom soon? Do let me share with you the market trends and let you decide whether to get a bigger HDB or an upgrade is best for you guys.

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Hi, I would be most glad to assist you further and pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Hope to hear from you soon and have a great week ahead. By the way, could I have more info of your HDB unit so that I can find out about the unit value on your behalf alright?

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HI Do contact me at 97970200  to discuss more and run thru some calculations with you.

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Dear Mdm,

In my opinion, it will be financially wiser to upgrade to a condo because there are more room for appreciation for a condo as compared to a resale HDB. But of cos I understand some clients would be looking from a more practical point of view as they need bigger space. This is a dilemma which is faced by many of my clients, I can share with you more in detail about the pros and cons of each option.

For condo, there are both maintenance fees and sinking fund which is contributed every quarter. Maintenance fees are for the maintenance of the common facilities and include the car parking fees. Sinking fund is a fund set aside for long term maintenance of the project for example painting of the facade once every 5 years.

Fees differ from projects to projects, depending on the age of the property, the total number of units and the Management Committee. It is typically about $300 plus every month for most development except the smaller ones which may be higher.

Please feel free to contact me so that I am able to share with you more. I am also available on Zoom during this Circuit Breaker period.

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Hi
From an investment point of view, it is always better to upgrade to a condo or even resale EC as current trend suggest HDB units depreciate in value over time. It is highly unlikely you can make a gain from selling your resale HDB in the future. The average maintenance fee for a condominium is about $300 including parking charges. As for price range, it depends on how big is the unit and its location. Generally resale ECs are significantly cheaper than normal condominium. For resale ECs, they will become a full fledged condominium in 5 years and therefore the price difference is expected to narrow in times to come. Do contact me at 93375051  for a free and non obligatory discussions on this.
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Hi Mdm,

For maintenance fees, it is actually not a secret but just that usually no one includes the maintenance fee in the advertisement. Ask any realtor for the the maintenance fee of the condo that they are selling and I am sure they will gladly tell you. In fact sometimes when I do showings, even when the buyer never ask, we will also tell them the maintenance fee amount. Generally maintenance fees will cover the carpark charges as well as usage of the facilities such as function room or BBQ pits for example. Some condominiums may require a token usage fee for the facilities maybe $10 - $20 for per usage. This varies from condos to condos. It will also not be easy to judge the maintenance fees as there are many factors in involved. For a start maintenance fees is charged by per share value and they will depend on how it Is per share value and how many share values does the unit have but bigger units will have more share value and this will also means they pay a higher maintenance fee. The size of development, the number of units in the development as well as what facilities there are in the development will all be a factor in determining the maintenances charges.

As for whether to upgrade to a condo or not, it really depends on many factors as well. In fact we just had a 1.5 hours meetup via Zoom with a family who is also considering to upgrade from a HDB to a condo. We did a very detailed financial calculation for them beforehand and after that we met up to explain the calculations to them. Similarly they also wanted a bigger space but they were also exploring whether can they enjoy that bigger space in a condominium. And they were similar to you in the sense that their MOP is also next year. But I feel it is always good to plan early so that we can have a clear direction and it will be easier to work towards our goal. First of all we need to know what are your requirements or motivating factors so that we can advise on whether is it a better option. Financial calculations will be next so as to determine our affordability. This will be very important in our decision making process as well. Coupled with better understanding of your current household, then we will be able to recommend better. We have to remember that we are not buying a house now but we are buying a home. And certain decisions cannot have any tolerance for mistakes.

I will hope that you can spare some time and just meet up with myself and my partner and we can have a chat on this. No worries there are no obligations at all. Let us have this time to have a better understanding of your family so that we can give you the advice that we think might be the best for you. Of course you do not need to heed what we say totally but it always helps to know your own options better. My partner who is also my wife, and I, pride ourselves that we have always been a couple who will only advise on what is of the best interests for the clients and not the best for ourselves. many clients turned friends have testified for us. You may read some of what our clients say in the links provided below.

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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi Mdm,

Congratulations to you for meeting your MOP soon! You can now look towards your next step in your housing plans.

As someone who has helped many HDB upgraders move on to their next property, I can totally understand what you're going through. There are so many options which you could go for, and each option having its own pros and cons.

Ultimately, it all depends on what's your family profile, family size and your objectives going ahead. Where do you see yourself in the next 5-10 years? And what do you hope to achieve for you and your family at the end of the day?

Instead of pushing you a product, towards either a condo or a bigger HDB, I think it is only fair for me to understand you and your family's needs and property objectives first, before I can give you a more appropriate recommendation. I would like to have this opportunity to assist you and your family for your housing needs.

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

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Hi Mdm

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 with details of your unit
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Hi

The maintenance fee will be based on the share value of your unit.

Although, there is no standard fee across all condominium however a rough range will be between $300 - $400 per month. It will be much higher fee for the luxurious condominium. Just to give you a perspective, I am paying on a quarterly of close to $700 or $230 per month.

Generally, the purchase of a condominium will likely entitles you to a free car park. However, most will levy a charge for a 2nd car. It is all depend on which condominium you are looking at.

You may want to text 9620 0827  to discuss your options with regards to your housing plan.

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Good afternoon!

For condos, the monthly maintenance fees averages $250-$400, depending on the size of unit you're getting. There are condos that have maintenance fees in the thousands range too, but those would be the higher end developments. Maintenance fees usually include carpark charges as well, but there are a minority number of condos that charge separately for carpark.

If you are looking at buying a new launch condo, you may have the option of "reserving" a unit now itself before the MOP of your HDB.

You may contact me to get more information and discuss further. I am contactable at +65 91708295  or by Whatsapp at https://wa.me/6591708295

I look forward to assisting you!

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Greetings from Ohmyhome!

There are always more pros than cons when selling HDB flats at MOP.

Statistics have shown a good sum of cash proceeds can be expected at most areas. This also means a good time to upgrade to private property.

Also, buying private property now is still more affordable when mortgage rates are generally low.

As for maintenance fee, the range for 3 bedder is typically range from 300-450 and 4 bedder is 350-500 depending on the unit size and this usually comes with 1 season carpark lot as well.

Should you need further assistance or information, feel free to contact us at 68869009  or WhatsApp us at 97551009  . We will be most glad to assist.

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