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Would like to check how does decoupling work and what is the procedure? Is the first step to engage a lawyer ? but i'm interested to know how much sale proceeding will be going back to my OA CPF and Cash based on 50% / 50% ownership, is there somewhere that i can do a simple calculation? Currently holding an EC that have MOP. Thinking of decoupling so that one of us can go buy another condo. Thanks
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Hi,

Sure I can do some projections for the estimated sale and cpf proceeds, and ascertain the feasibility of the purchase of your next condo. First step we can do some calculations to see whether its worthwhile to explore.

I have worked on similar cases and would be happy to share the best approach if I can have more info. 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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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good afternoon n,

Let's run through some numbers first and see whether is it workable.

Decoupling works like a mini version of a property sale. The procedure will be based on current market value.

Do take note that staying party must be able to take on the loan by himself. I will calculate the funds required by staying and outgoing party.

If numbers tell us its do-able to decouple existing EC and buy another condo, we can proceed ahead with it. Decoupling usually will involve two law firms.

Hope my sharing helps in aiding in your enquiry. May I know how can I value add further in your property needs?

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Hi Sir/Madam

I just assisted my client who have similar concern
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Hi,

1) First of all the buying party must have the financial capacity to take over the full loan amount to continue serving the mortgage.
2) Assuming buying party has the capacity to get a max loan for the whole house using TDSR assessment which is $1M. Because the bank can loan up to a max of LTV if valued at $1M. Meaning the highest loan available is $750k.
The buyer will only need to continue to service the loan of $500k without coughing out the 25%.
3) Yes, you will need both the banker and lawyers to assist with this decoupling. Because this is just like a buy and sells except this is a part-sale instead of a whole unit sale case.
4) Assuming current property valued at $1M. You together already paid off $500k.
The amount that the outgoing party received will be $500k (50%). After deducting the CPF + accrued interest, the rest will be cash.
5) Unfortunately, decoupling is never an easy calculation thus we will need a lot of information and time in order to do a calculation on how much you need to spend throughout the process, and how much the outgoing party will receive.
6) Note that legal fees are slightly higher than double because there must be 2 separate law firms co-ordinate to complete the transaction.

Hope the above answer to your main concerns, but if there are more query, please feel free to contact me at 90110636  , or email: ling.ck7@gmail.com if more information is needed.
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Dear Sir/Mdm,

Yes you would need to engage a lawyer for the decoupling. However, I can help you do a calculation so that you can understand the breakdown of the figures first so that you can plan better.

Decoupling is a part sale / part purchase and the important information you need to know are:

1. Current valuation of the property - to determine the value of the 50%

2. Outstanding Loan - to be split equally among 2 parties

3. CPF plus interests that the outgoing party has used so far

4. Loan eligibility of the staying party - this is important because the staying part need to be able to take over the loan to purchase the 50% share.

I have personally assisted many of my clients to do a decoupling before to purchase an investment property. Please feel free to contact me so that I can put all the figures into an excel table so that you can understand better.

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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi,

The decoupling process will be handled by the 2 sets of lawyers representing the 2 parties, outgoing party and the remaining party.

In terms of financial calculation, the remaining party will have to refund whatever CPF monies that the outgoing party has contributed to the property, plus accrued interest. The remaining party will also need to have the financial capability to undertake the balance loan of the property. Stamp duty is also payable, on the percentage of shares being transferred.

Should you need a more detailed calculation, feel free to drop me a WhatsApp message. I will be happy to assist.

I am experienced and well-versed in both HDB and private transactions. I will be able to assist you in your property plans. Please get in touch with me for a more in-depth discussion.

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