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my parents r holding onto a fully paid for condo @ Serangoon, estimated to be able to fetch 1.6mil but are looking at either selling or renting (can fetch ard $5k). Which is a better idea? If they were to sell, the intention is for them to downgrade to a HDB and purchase a new condo(preferably in the east)which will be serviced by me which hopefully would come from rental yield of either the new condo or my current unit whichever yields higher. I'm currently staying in a 5rm flat in the east and m under the old scheme where i m able to hold a HDB as well as a condo. However, I'm still servicing the loan.
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Dear sir/madam,

I need some clarifications based on the scenario you have provided.

Are your parents staying in the fully paid condo @ Serangoon now or bunking in together with you? As you have mentioned the objective for selling is to downgrade to a HDB and purchase a new condo.

Issue to take note: Should your parents downgrade and purchase a HDB, they will be bound by the MOP of 5 years before they are able to put money into purchasing a new condo, unless this condo has only your name. In addition to this, you will also need to consider the utilisation of CPF monies for the purchase as they maybe affected by the CPF Minimum Sum requirements. In purchasing a condo under your name, you have to ensure that you have met your MOP for your current HDB in the east.

Where possible, would it be okay to disclose the unit details for the Serangoon condo. Looking at the price you have put at $1.6m, I'd say that target pool of buyers will not be huge therefore understanding the project is important before I am able to advise if selling or renting is a better idea.

Regards,
Geryl LIM
Real Estate Consultant
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