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Would like to buy a new ec.my current house is a resale flat.no grant was ever taken when i first bought that house.do i still need to pay the resale levy after selling my current house to buy the new ec?
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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good morning Herman,

Not to worry on resale levy. You will not be subject to it.

As you purchased your resale flat without housing grant, it is not considered as a subsidised flat.

So if you purchase an unit (BTO or EC directly from HDB), you dont have to pay resale levy.

Hope my explanation helps!

May I know which EC are you looking at? I can share more insights as an EC owner too.

Hear from you soon!

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Hi Herman,

Resale levy is only payable if you take up a 2nd subsidy. In this case, since there was no subsidy taken for your resale flat, you need not pay any resale levy for the new EC.

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Good morning Mr Shah!

Thank you for your question.
To address your concern :
Resale levy is only payable if you take up a 2nd subsidy. Since there was no subsidy taken for your resale flat, you will not need to pay any resale levy for the new EC.

I have been in the business for years, with a vast experience and many accolades under my belt. I recently just won the overall TOP achievers award at ERA and you may have a look at my website for my awards and extensive testimonials by happy clients. Every transaction is important to me , as I believe in helping my clients leverage on the market and make the best in their interest. Perhaps you could contact me so that we could have a detailed and comprehensive chat about your finances , to better plan for the financial timeline and at the same time, explore your options and the technicalities involved in the sale and purchase.

Have a good day!
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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi,

Since you did not take any grants for your HDB, you will be considered a first timer for EC, and there will be no resale levy payable.

In today's Buyers market, have you explored all the options that are available to you?

Should you need any 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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Hi Herman,
Since is a resale flat and no grant taken, no levy when you purchase an EC. Please drop me an email for me to share with you more on the regulation.

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.

CK Ang
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Hi Good Morning. Lets meet up so I can run you through a thorough explanation, timeline, financial payments.
I haave all the Ecs infor on hand. Which area are you looking at? Feel free to reach me via 91442664  .
Looking forward to hear from you.
Tricia Tan 91442664 
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Hi Herman,

Congrats! You will not be required to pay the resale levy. I have assisted many of my clients in a similar situation as you to upgrade seamlessly from a HDB to an EC.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your needs further and provide you with further assistance!

Regards,
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