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Me and my wife are owners of a hdb BTO flat. My mother did not own any property and we would like to use her name to purchase a private property to avoid paying absd. We would like to utilise our CPF monies to pay for the private property, is the best way transferring our OA monies into my mother's OA, so that her OA account can fund for the private property.
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Hi,

If you are below 55 years old, to transfer the CPF OA to your mum's account, you need to set aside the FRS with your CPF monies (OA , SA and utilized CPF for property) first before any excess CPF OA can be transferred. More info below @

https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member/faq/growing-your-savings/retirement-sum-topping-up-scheme/how-much-cpf-savings-can-i-transfer-to-myself-or-my-loved-ones-#:~:text=You%20can%20write%20to%20CPF,%2C%20parents%20and%2For%20grandparents.

Is she planning to get a loan as well?

Hope the above clarifies. May I have more info and requirements about your plans so as to make better recommendations? Thanks and look forward to value-add to your housing plans.

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Hi Sir,

Using your mum's name to purchase a property for investment is viable since she is not holding on to any property and therefore ABSD is not applicable. You can transfer your CPF to her, provided that you have met your Full Retirement Sum. It is recommended to verify with CPF board on the amount that you are able to transfer so that you can be informed about the amount of cash involved in purchasing the private property before you proceed.

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Hi, appreciate your sharing. Awesome idea but only can use cash to support her private purchase, not CPF OA. For CPF usage has to used only for owner of the property.
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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi,

Yes, this is possible, provided you have met all the obligations on your part for your CPF.

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 +65 97 48 63 05. 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 Sir

1. Certainly! It is indeed possible to transfer your cpf to your mum cpf as long as you have fulfilled all your obligations pertaining to your CPF. You can read more on this:
https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member/faq/growing-your-savings/retirement-sum-topping-up-scheme/how-much-cpf-savings-can-i-transfer-to-myself-or-my-loved-ones-

2. Do she 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 = $2,800 (estimated)
Please contact me at (65) 96608508  and I can share the breakdown for this calculation including timeline.

4. How many bedrooms are you looking at and which area you prefer?
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I will be glad to assist, no agent fee from private property buyer
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https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member/faq/growing-your-savings/retirement-sum-topping-up-scheme/how-much-cpf-savings-can-i-transfer-to-myself-or-my-loved-ones-#:~:text=You%20can%20write%20to%20CPF,%2C%20parents%20and%2For%20grandparents. Read More
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