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Unfortunately no, he has to sell away all his local and overseas private properties, wait out 30 months, before he is eligible to apply BTO with you (be it owner or occupier). For resale HDB, its similar, need to wait out 15 months after selling. For buying private condos here, no such issue.

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Regardless whether he is an essential occupier or co-owner, he will have to dispose his foreign properties if you are looking to purchase a BTO, and you will need to wait out for a period of 30 months after the disposal before you are eligible to purchase a BTO, or 15 months for a resale HDB. Your probably option will be the resale ECs which has good potential for appreciation if that is within the financial means.

Otherwise, you can only try to appeal to HDB to allow your purchase.

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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. Have a good day ahead. By the way, nope sorry you can’t and your spouse would have to dispose off all his foreign properties and then observe a wait out period of 30 months before both of you are deem eligible for a BTO flat.

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Hi, appreciate your sharing. He has 6 months from HDB completion date to dispose oversea or private property.
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Hi,

1) It is crystal clear from the HDB that all applicants; owners and occupiers are not allowed to own any private property locally and overseas for the past 15 months.
2) If you are buying a BTO, it is a 30-month wait-out period after selling before eligible to submit for an HFE with you.
3) However, there are situations where the HDB gave an exception to the applicant to allow them to keep the property.

4) I suggest you submit an appeal to the HDB to seek an exception.
https://services2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/BF12AWFeedback/BF12SFrontController?service=ServiceFeedback&operation=createFeedback

5) The HDB is dealing with this based on a case-by-case basis.

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Hi Mdm,

I regret to inform you that you're not eligible to apply for a BTO flat, until your Husband sells off his overseas properties and then serve a wait-out period of 30 months. This is assuming you also meet all the other eligibility conditions as well.

Based on your situation, you may wish to consider a private property instead.

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.

Should you need require further assistance in matters relating to property, please contact me at my mobile +65 97 48 63 05. I will be happy to assess and share with you the possibilities for you in the current market.

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(PART 1 OF 2)
My answer with regards to your Question :

As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, if your husband is a Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) and owns foreign properties, it may affect your eligibility to buy a Built-to-Order (BTO) flat together without disposing of his foreign properties. HDB eligibility rules are subject to change, so it's crucial to check the latest guidelines.
Typically, HDB requires SPR households to dispose of any existing private properties or overseas properties within six months of taking possession of an HDB flat. This rule may apply to co-ownership situations.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, I recommend checking with the Housing and Development Board (HDB) directly or consulting with a property professional familiar with the latest regulations. They can provide guidance tailored to your specific situation.

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