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Hi Chin,

As long as you have meet the MOP of 5 years and able to register your intent to sell, then you can proceed to sell.
As to the question of which to do first. It like a chicken and egg thing. If you sell and not able to get the unit you want, then you got no where to stay. If you buy first and not able to sell within the 6 months period then it will be a troubling issue for you.

It best to engage a professional as we will help you on the timeline to ensure a smooth transition.

Feel free to contact me at 92707548  to discuss furthed.

Thanks

Alan Sng
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Hi Mr/Ms Chin,

A upgrade or downgrade process both required financial and timeline planning therefore we are unable to properly advise you on what you can do without finding out more, especially in terms of financing.

The general considerations in option to purchase a unit first before selling ties down greatly on whether can you finance the purchase first without the funds from the sale of your existing place. If you require existing funds from sale of your current place in order to finance the smaller unit purchase, then the situation is clear, you will need to sell first before engaging on the purchasing process, where timeline planning will be critical as you may find yourself in a situation where you may need to rent an apartment in the interim basis.

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Hi Chin

Whether you need to sell first, buy later or buy first, sell later will depend on your personal circumstances.

You may text 9620 0827  for an open discussion.

Gavin Read More

Hi, appreciate your sharing. In today market, you have to sell 1st to get the funds back before you go shopping again. For faster reply, kindly call or whatsapp me at 9696 4398  . Thank you Read More

Hi Mr Chin, I would be most glad to assist you further and pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Hope to hear from you soon and have a great week ahead. By the way, could I have more info of your HDB detail so that I can find out about the unit value on your behalf alright?

Regards
Aaron Chong
 9730 8455 
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Hi Mr Chin,

For a smooth downgrading process, you will need to take note of the transition timeline and your cash flow. With careful planning, you will then be able to transit smoothly from your current flat to your new place without the need for an interim place to stay and also with minimal cash outlay.

I have assisted many of my clients to downgrade successfully before and will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your situation better and draw up a plan for you.

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Hi Sir/Madam

I will be glad to assist

I won't be able to contact you first as I do not have your contact, appreciate if you can contact me at (65) 96608508  or Silviayang8@gmail.com with details of your unit
or click here http://bit.ly/2tzIQ1a to whatsapp me for no obligation discussion
Thank you.

Warmest regards,

Silvia Yang

PropNex Realty Pte Ltd
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Hi Chin

It very much depend on your cash availablility to purchase first before selling...

Let me know more details .

Thanks.

Raymond Lim
CCN Realty Pte Ltd
 91388805 
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Hi Chin,

If you need the sale proceeds from your current flat to pay or finance for the purchase, then you will need to complete the sale transaction first, to allow the funds to be back in time for the purchase.

Timeline planning is crucial in this case, as I believe that you would want to avoid the hassle of having to shift house more than once?

I am experienced and well-versed in HDB resale transactions. My area of focus is in Central/Queenstown/Bukit Merah/West region, and I am blessed to have transacted several record-breaking "million-dollar" HDB flats over the past 1-2 years, with many others in the $900k+ range. In fact, I had just transacted another "million-dollar" flat at $10k above Valuation last week.

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
 9748 6305 
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Hi,

Sure happy to assist. I have worked on similar cases and would be happy to share the best approach. 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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Good day sir / madam .

For easy cash flow and not to take loan , It is better to sell first before buying .

As i do not have your contact , Kindly contact me joanne chia hp 8333 3327  for a no obligations chat for your property needs .

My charges are 1% commission for exclusive ( sole agent ) selling rights to your property, or 2% for open listing ( as many agents as you wish ) .

Thank you and hope to hear from you soon .

Joanne chia .

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