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Importantly, may I know your objectives in pursuing such an approach? For a new HDB direct from hdb, it is pretty tough as 2nd timer subscription rates are usually oversubscribed and not easy for 2nd timer to secure an unit. For a resale hdb, typically I would like to understand the owners perspective in doing so so to advise the best course of action. It is likely your current hdb has appreciated substantially since it has been held for many years, hence it is possible you need not take any loan for the next property.

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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-- HDB BTO 4rm Sellers Mr. Farvin & Ms. Sel --

Ivan was the first agent that we met up with and right from the offset we had good vibes as he has a friendly personal approach, detailed working style and focuses on building the long-term relationship. He is a committed professional and has fast execution, so we felt assured that things are done well and we can entrust the sale process entirely to him.

We're looking to find an investment property next and will be glad to work with Ivan again for the long-term to restructure our property portfolio. He has become a friend now, and we are most happy to recommend his professional services to our loved ones and friends.

--- HDB Flat Upgraders Mr. & Mrs. Lee ---

We decided to engage Ivan as our agent as we were impressed with how he answered all our enquiries. He has helped us to find our ideal unit and also sold our current unit. He was very patient and never pushy when we were looking for our ideal unit. He would tell us that it is always important to find a unit that we really liked. Thanks Ivan! :)

-- Sellers of Exec Maisonette Gaffoor & Isha --

Buying or selling property is a big decision, as we wanted to make sure our agent is someone we can trust, get in touch with, and approachable. Ivan certainly fits the bill. He was available anytime of the day to answer our queries and was with us throughout the process. We have no reservations in recommending him.

-- HDB BTO 4rm Sellers at Sengkang, Jonathan & Abigail --

By faith, we signed the contract with Ivan and in less than two weeks time, we opened our house for the first and the only viewing, days later the OTP was signed! Thank you for all your excellent diligent services and all the professional advise!

-- HDB upgraders to New EC owners Mr. & Mrs. Goh --

My unit was marketed by another agent back in Q3 2017 and after more than 3 months, there wasn’t any offer. I almost lost hope and thankfully I made the right decision to switch to Ivan. Through his hard work, perseverance & commitment, my unit was sold by Q1 this year. Would definitely recommend Ivan’s services to any potential sellers out there. Read More

Dear sir/madam,

I am assuming that your concern here is about the balance lease for the current flat which trigger your intentions to sell and purchase a newer flat?

This can be done, however, pertaining to the question of whether you should look into purchasing a brand new or resale flat, there are many perspectives and application when it comes to the benefits.

In terms of selecting a resale home, you will be transacting in a more controlled environment as you get to see, look and feel the unit that you maybe purchasing. For brand new homes, it really depends if you will be selected to select your preferred unit and this can take years (speaking from my personal experience). For brand new homes, do also take note that you maybe subjected to resale levy should you have received home grants for your existing place or if you have purchased it directly from HDB.

For more detailed conclusion, it is best to know more about the finances in terms of your cash proceeds, available funds existing inclusive CPF ones.

Let's discuss more perhaps?

I have been in the real estate business since 2009, with more than 10years 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 clients’ 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, 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, can I have more info of your HDB unit detail so that I can find out about the unit value on your behalf alright?

Regards
Aaron Chong
 9730 8455 
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Good Evening,

Thank you for your query. We are Annie and Joel from OrangeTee, and with us you have twice the support than engaging someone else.

We would love to speak with you further to better understand your situation better in order to better advise you. We look forward to hearing for you in order to better plan the timelines involved with HDB Selling and Buying. This can be a complicated process, but we will be able to best advise you on your housing journey.

As we are not able to contact you, we look forward to your call or Whatsapp, in order for us to better assist you.

Thank you very much and look forward to hearing from you!

Regards,
Annie Zhou
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Good afternoon Sir/Mdm!

I am focused on Residential properties and would be happy to discuss with you further on this.

I would definitely advise you to sell your current flat due to its age and then buy either a new or resale HDB which is under 10 years old. With careful planning, I can assist you to get your next housing without any loan. Let's discuss further!

As I do not have your contact details, kindly contact me directly by email at bhavina7777@gmail.com or call/text/whatsapp me at 91708295  , as we are not notified when you reply here. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Dear Sir/Mdm,

Is it definitely possible to sell and buy another HDB. However it will be good to do some preliminary financial planning so that you can have an overall picture of your financial status after the sale and purchase process especially since you wish to finish paying off the next property.

Buying a BTO may incur a resale levy and therefore it is important to determine whether it is worthwhile to do the switch to a new flat.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can help you understand the figures better and also explain and map out the timeline for your transition for you. I can also share with you more about my track records and more importantly the marketing plan and strategies that have enabled me to deliver record-high prices for my clients consistently.

Regards,
Nick Tan
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Testimonial from Satisfied Clients

“I would like to recommend Nick Tan from SRI. Before we engaged Nick, we were working with another agent from a very popular property agency in February 2017. We decided to terminate the contract after 5 weeks of zero viewings and no paper advertisements. Basically he was just waiting for phone calls. We engaged Nick on 20th April and by 10th of May, our unit was sold off. Why Nick? 1. He has good marketing strategies 2. He always kept us posted on what he did (communications!) 3. He made sure we understand the current market situation but he will consistently reassure us that the unit can be sold off 4. He is not greedy and trusting 5. He walks the talk”
Peter & Wendy (Property Seller)

I write to commend Nick Tan (R040814C). When my husband and I first met Nick, we were impressed by his drive, commitment, business acumen and strategical thinking, and decided to engage him. We were not disappointed. Nick sourced for prospective quality buyers in a targeted methodical fashion and was effective in connecting us with serious buyers, notwithstanding the fact that the search primarily took place over Dec – Feb (a traditional lull period). Throughout the transaction, he also gave us helpful advice in various aspects; the advice reflected his personal experience and expertise and was not simply regurgitated from public sources without any value-add. Further, Nick went beyond the call of duty of a competent professional. He had a sense of humanity in the way he interacted with myself and the other parties to the transaction such as my parents. As an example, my newborn daughter was warded into A&E on the completion date of the transaction; the care and concern that Nick showed went beyond the scope of work of an estate agent. I commend Nick for his capabilities and character, and would certainly wish to engage him for future property transactions.
Weilun & Benita (Property Seller)

“We are very grateful to Nick for his extensive marketing efforts. With his comprehensive marketing plan, he helped us to achieve a record selling price within 2 weeks of listing our property for sale! We highly recommend his service to anyone who is keen to sell their properties.”
Mr & Mrs Wong (Property Seller)

“Nick has conducted himself ethically and professionally when handling the sales of our property. Thanks to his patience and perseverance, we managed to secure a sales price beyond our expectations. We are very happy and satisfied with his services and will definitely recommend him to our friends and family in the future.”
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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,

Before I can give you any recommendation, I would first like to understand more from you about your profile, i.e age, income level, family needs, objectives in the long term etc.

I think it's only fair to you that I understand further, before I can give you a more appropriate recommendation.

I am experienced and well-versed in both private and 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.

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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