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We bought a 1BR condo in Aug 2020 and want to change to a 3BR property in Aug 2023 as we expand our family.

1. When should we start to keep a look out to buy / sell our property?

2. How do we spot good buys - the listings look expensive despite cooling measures (only looking for Paya to Kembangan area due to family obligations)

3. Is 1.3M for 3BR condo with appreciation potential impossible? Prefer to avoid resale leasehold since it’s just going to depreciate. We really love the amenities condo offers (late night swims, impromptu gymming, quiet areas to walk the cat)

4. How do we calculate how much money is needed for down payment after selling our existing house?

Thanks in advance! We’ve met a few agents but they mostly skip fact find and are too eager to close (ie wrong timeline) and keep pushing for new launches (ie above budget).
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Hi,

I would be most glad to assist you further and please feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead. By the way, you could start appointing an agent to market your condo about 3 months before the seller stamp duty period is over and at the same time, to go for viewing for the next purchase concurrently.

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Aaron Chong
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Good evening,

Assuming you are eligible for 75% max loan after selling the existing property, the downpayment + stamp duties will total approx 28% of the purchase price. Assuming $1.3mil, singaporean purchase, that will work out to $364100 (of which minimum $65000 must be in cash).

Assuming you are open to pay the 4% seller stamp duties, you can sell & purchase from Aug 2022 onwards, and start looking for the next property.

I would say 1.3m in the areas mentioned your options for 3 bedder may be limited. May I know have you done a detailed financial planning calculation as yet?

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, I am Brendan!

Generally, you can start to buy/sell your next property about 3-4 months before SSD is over.
Your options might be quite limited with a budget of 1.3m for a 3 bedroom freehold resale condo. In addition, condo resale prices have been on the rise for the past 21 months. If it continues, prices next year will be even higher.
Resale condo may be able to hold it's value or appreciate slightly based on various factors.
In order to calculate downpayment for your new 3br, you will need to estimate selling price, buying price, outstanding loan amount, cpf used, etc in Aug 2023

If you will like to know more, feel free to contact me at 9754 5207  or wa.me/6597545207.

Thank you!
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