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Dear Sir/Mdm,

It depends on your intentions and objectives. For resale, you will be able to rent out the unit immediately and receive the rental income straight away. However, the upside may not be as significant as compared to a new launch.

On the other hand, for new launch, the initial outlay may be lower as you are on a deferred payment scheme and you are able to take advantage of the (still) low interest rates to maximize your ROI on the property.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your objectives better and provide you with more informed advice.

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Hi Sir/Madam

1. It will be depend on what is your objective, are you looking for immediate rental income or capital appreciation?
2. Do you intend to take loan for your purchase?
If yes, Before shortlisting project/unit, I will suggest to check your in principal approval of your loan from banker.
I can connect you with reputable banker for this, free of charge and no obligation.
3. Based on $1 mill, and assuming loan is 75%
5% Cash = $50,000
20% Cash/CPF = $200,000
BSD (Cash/CPF) = $24,600
ABSD (Cash/CPF) = might apply
Legal fee = $2,500 (estimated)
Please contact me at (65) 96608508  and I can share the breakdown for this calculation including timeline.

I will be glad to assist, no agent fee from private property buyer
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I have current price list, promo of every projects in Singapore and will be glad to advise you
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Thank you.

Warmest regards,

Silvia Yang

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ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd
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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, if your budget allows it, then it is always advisable to go for new launch project and hope to share more with you soon.

Regards
Aaron Chong
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Dear sir/madam,

An investment requires an entry and exit plan, therefore it will be important to define when would you like to exit the investment before we can decide if it is better to go for new launch or resale, for both segments presents different opportunities.

To me, it is important that your entry price is attractive against your prospective competitors, therefore in my personal opinion, new launch will likely be a worse off option if your exit plan is within the short to medium term as you will likely face competitors looking to liquidate and compete for the same group of purchasers as you.

I have been in the real estate business since 2009, with more than 12 years of experience serving the Singapore real estate market.

I am very active in the residential segment of Singapore real estate market, having transacted hundreds of deals from HDBs to private condominiums and landed properties in Singapore, and have handled many unique cases in sales and purchases as well as rental deals.

Over the years, I have also established a network reaching out to more than 9,400 expatriates, bringing my market presence to both in and outside of Singapore. This has created an additional exposure when I manage my client's portfolios, on top of the conventional on and offline platforms, where other estate agents are relying on. This has allowed me to consistently convert leads into results.

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Hi

Whether a new launch or resale, it depends.

You may text 9620 0827  for a casual chat.

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Hi,

1) The first option is to buy a new launch for a better capital return. Lower cost and higher return are the 1st priority in terms of investment. Please note that lower cost does not equal to lower price.
2) However, if your budget is limited then you will have to settle for less; i.e. invest in a resale market.
3) There are some myths in terms of lease type, sizes, and price that will further confuse you when comes to the resale market.
4) Therefore if you intend to DIY, I would strongly suggest you do your homework rather than based on personal instinct.

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
In my humble opinion, as prices of new launch is on a high side nowadays, it might be better if you can get a resale for lesser risk of price depreciation in the future. Looking back at 2011 when prices of private property was on a high side, many of those buyers are selling their property as a loss later on. Moreover with the increase in ABSD recently (latest cooling measure) and 1/2 bedder units are popular choices for investors having multiple properties, we are anticipating a very sharp decline in demand for these types of units. Purchasing a resale gives you a chance for you to make use of your bargaining power to secure a lower price. My service for purchase of private property is 100% free. 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 afternoon and a very Happy New Year to you!

There are good options for both resale and new launches, and will depend largely on what your requirements and investment goals are.

For new launches, I would only suggest those which have already been launched and not the ones that are to be launched as they are mostly very overpriced. Even for existing launches, you have to be careful and do your research well to know which are the launches to buy into and which to avoid.

I have assisted countless of clients to invest in the RIGHT projects, and steered them away from overpriced projects, and they are enjoying good appreciation now.

I look forward to hearing from you and assisting you too. Have a great day!

Bhavina Kaur
ERA Realty

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Hi,

Rather than asking whether a resale or a new launch is a good investment, you should instead ask yourself on what's your objectives of your purchase, and also your expectations from it.

It does not mean that a new launch will make more profits from a resale, and likewise for a resale. Ultimately, it boils down to the development's potential, and also the price that you pay for it.

Also, you mentioned about it being an investment property. Do you know that ABSD for Singaporeans' second property is now at 17%? And also, if your current property is under loan, your TDSR will be affected, and your LTV drops to 45% too.

If you're looking to secure up to 75% loan for your second property, and at the same time with savings from taxes, do contact me for further discussion.

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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