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Good morning buyer,

Do take note that one can only enjoy subsidy once. Thus if you have enjoyed housing grant before (subsidised unit), you have to pay resale levy (depending you are on old or current scheme) to enjoy another subsidised unit (BTO or EC).

Another thing to take note that you can only apply for either one after you observe 30 months waiting period from the completion date of your current private condo sale.

Info on the 30 months waiting period: http://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/buying-a-flat/new/hdb-flat

Info on resale levy: http://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/selling-a-flat/additional-information

Btw care to share why are you choosing new BTO or EC?

And if you are not willing to wait that long, probably you have to go for resale units.

Hope my explanation helps!

If you need any assistance or advice in your property purchase, feel free to contact me. Cheers!

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Hi,

Yes you can still get EC or BTO, but a resale levy is payable since you have enjoyed subsidized housing once. Also, since you currently own a private condo, you need to wait out 30 months after selling condo, before you can apply EC or BTO again. If you go for resale or brand new private condo, you don't need to wait 30months at all. Thanks and hope to understand your requirements further so to value-add.

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Morning,

As you are the current owner of private property, you will need to wait out for 30 months, after sales of your private property, before you are eligible for the new EC or BTO.
You will also be liable for resale levy based on your first subsidized unit sizing. If you are taking HDB loan, you will need to prepare 50% cash of the sales proceed on your first subsidized unit.

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Good afternoon buyer,

Sincerest apologies for the late reply as Propertyguru doesnt prompt me when there's a reply to my post.

Yes you are right. You wont have to pay resale levy if you are purchasing a resale HDB without housing grant.

Feel free to contact me via email or mobile if you have any other doubts. Cheers.

Warmest Regards,
YT TAN 陈永达 | ACCA Graduate, RES
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Estate Agent no. L3010650D
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Dear sir/madam,

I believe you have gotten your answer, however, I would like to stress that this is the current regulations and does not necessary apply 3 years later, therefore it is important to keep yourself updated when you are ready for the move.

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Hi,
Levy apply if you purchase new EC or HDB. Since you own a private condo, even after you disposed you condo, have to wait for 30 months before you could purchase a new EC.
But purchasing a resale hdb flat will not incurred any levy. Once the processing is completed, you can move in immediately, no waiting is required.

To assist and advise you more in details, kindly drop me an email for me to share.

I am contactable at my mobile or email.

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