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My wife and son own a property under 50:50 joint ownership, but he actually contributed less than 10%. As my wife plan to make a will to have this assets shared equally among our children, what is the best way to reduce his share to 5%?
After reducing his share to 5%, can I buy over his ownership? I am not a property owner.
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Hi Mr. Wong,

1) Legally your son owns a 50% share of the property regardless of the amount he contributed.
2) You will have to get a valuer to assess the value of the property in order to know how much you have to pay him legally in order to take over his share.
3) Privately he can return the money to you but legally you have to fork out this amount in cash and/or CPF to buy over.
4) If you need a loan from the bank to buy over his share, the bank will provide a valuer for the valuation.
5) Next you have to engage a lawyer to process the paperwork.
6) If you don't need a loan from the bank, you may approach a lawyer directly to get a valuer.
7) Other than legal fees, you will also be subject to a buyer stamp duty of around 3~4% depending on the value of the share bought.
8) You may also ask for a recommendation from the conveyance lawyer to assist you in your will setup.

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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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi Mr Wong,

As the property is held under Joint-Tenancy, your Son has to give his consent to convert the manner of holding to "Tenancy-in-Common", before he can transfer 45% of his shares out.

If you wish to purchase his remaining 5% shares of the property, you can do so too.

Do take note that the above transfers will incur stamp duties. A new SSD period will also kickstart after the transfer.

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.

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