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Hi Michael,

Thanks for the info and enquiry. Unfortunately you need to wait out 30 months after selling your wife's private property before you guys are eligible to apply for the BTO directly from HDB (as all BTO purchase is considered subsidized housing). Both names must be included in the application. Do note you also have to sell off the HDB eventually, and there are other eligibility conditions such as income ceiling as well.

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 Michael,

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, I’m afraid you would still need to wait for a 30 months period after selling your private property before you could apply for a BTO flat.

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Aaron Chong
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Hi
If you choose to apply for a BTO, you can only do so 30 months after your wife has disposed off her private private property. You may do some planning from now by selling off the private property first and apply for a BTO 30 months later. Alternatively, you may consider a smaller resale HDB as a resale HDB has no requirements on the 30 months timeline. I am specialized in both HDB and private property and have assisted various sellers in transitioning smoothly to their next house in accordance to their needs and requirement. Do contact me at 93375051  for a free and non obligatory discussion on this.
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Taufik Hussein
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Good day Mr Michael .

If you wish to buy a BTO , firstly , it is mandatory that your wife sell her private property .

Next , you and your wife need to wait out 30 months before both of you can ballot a BTO together ........meaning 2.5years later then ballot for BTO , meanwhile it is optional if you wish to keep your present hdb , you Can sell your hdb anytime , but no later then 6 months AFTER collecting key to your BTO .

I assume you know , you cannot buy a hdb or BTO alone if you are married .

Kindly contact me joanne chia at hp 8333 3327  for a no obligations chat for your property needs.

If your wife wish to sell her private property so as to facilitate your family plans to buy a BTO , my property marketing services are 1% Commission for exclusive selling rights to your wife condo , or 2% for open listing.

Joanne Chia.
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Hi Sir,

I regret to inform you that you are not eligible to apply for BTO River Peaks, as you do not meet the eligibility conditions.

In order to be eligible for BTO, both you and your wife must not own any private properties. Your wife must also serve a wait-out period of 30 months after she sold her condo, before both of you can apply for a BTO flat.

If you have plans to apply for a BTO, I would suggest you to sell her condo first and serve the wait out period now. You can then apply for the BTO flat 2.5 years later.

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,
Robbie Chen
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