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Hi there,

You may reach me at 94507283  for further discussion. I will be able to share with you more on your possible options after calculating your finances and timeline.

Thank you

Gary Shien
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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, if your budget allows, then it is always advisable that your next purchase is gonna be a private property again.

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Aaron Chong
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Hi

I supposed given that you guys are married now, probably the trigger and the motivation now is to look for a bigger space so as to start a family?

It depends on your phase of life as well, and what kind of lifestyle expenses and income that you currently have. Purchasing a bigger resale condo typically involves taking up a higher mortgage loan, and higher repayments. What's the kind of comfortable amount you guys will be ok in terms of monthly repayments for the next 5 years or so? This will help us determine the kind of comfortable price range to look at, and the available condo options in the east.

If there are not much choices available, I would say the alternative resale HDB may not be such a bad idea since it can fast track your retirement and financial freedom.

Hope the above clarifies. I am well-versed with HDB and private property transactions, having helped more than 100 homeowners transit smoothly with their housing plans. Please reach out to me at 97432395  for a more in-depth discussion :)

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Hi Mdm,

In my opinion, selling and renting a HDB during the 15 months period may not be the best option because of the high sunk cost that you will need to incur during this period. From my experience, under this approach, you will likely need to rent for at least 2 years instead of the 15 months considering the paperwork and renovation.

Buying a resale condo is a better option. I would recommend that you work you your finances and find out what is the quantum that you are able to afford comfortably after the sale. In this way, we will be able to shortlist all the possible options and from there, find out the best resale option. The condo will be likely an older project which is more affordable but yet has upside in the long run.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your situation and requirements and assist you further!

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Selling our house was a pretty stressful ordeal, as we have already committed to buying our new home and hence have a timeline to meet. Losing a substantial deposit and worse still, not getting our dream home caused many sleepless nights as we are nearing our deadline. I am very gla Read More

Good day to you,

Allow me to summaries the current situation:
1) Both of you are SC and currently married.
2) The combined household income fulfills HDB requirement.
3) The current intention is to rightsized your dream home.

Rental expenses for 24 months, factoring in the HDB application, renovation and move in timing, would set you aside with around $70k. Storage is another factor to consider, unless you are renting a bigger size HDB unit that can house all your current furnishing.

Have both of you liaised with any banker and obtained the IPA for your next purchase? What is the encouraging factor for both of you to rightsized to HDB? And how young are both of you? Without all the ingredients, it is tough for me to provide a rationalized advise.

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Hi, goood day, I will be happy to assist, as buying and selling involve proper timeline planning and also a prudent check on your current financial status to make sure it aligns with your goals.

Buying a resale HDB after selling a condo wait out will incur the rental expenses but some may find it worthwhile as they cannot commit to the next resale condo.

Property is no longer a speculation, so long we are buying within our affordability with a clear roadmap in place. And when its time to exit, this will minimize your risk in any property journey.

A proper discussion in person with calculation will give you better clarity.

Please reach out to me at 9821 6829  and we can discuss further on various options , looking forward to hear from you soon, thanks.

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I would be glad to assist you.
Feel free to contact me at wa.me/6597100155
Hope to hear from you soon.
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Dear madam,

It is definitely not an easy decision when it comes to restructuring your existing portfolio and without explaining the personal circumstances that put you in a decision to sell your current place as well as not knowing the existing financial positioning as well as the family needs, it is difficult to really ascertain to which direction you should go into.

From a family perspective, the lifestyle is the most important consideration for me, as the ease of travelling to and from work as well as school and after school care plays a significant portion. The ability to focus at work without having to worry or think about before and after school care allow me to function better given that I am in the sales business, without the need to consider picking up or sending kids to schools or after school activities. This intangible aspects cannot be measured in terms of dollars and cents easily.

I believe the priority of your family comes into consideration, do talk it out with your husband to identify and prioritise accordingly, instead of listening to a realtor, whose primary job is to sell you something and make as much commission out from the situation. A clear perspective and objective is important before you speak to a realtor to map out your options.

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Hi,
Sounds like you need an experienced and reliable agent to listen and guide you through your current dilemma. I have assisted many such property owners walk through such challenges. There is always a way around any issue, provided you have a guiding hand to lead you.

Please contact me so that I can be of further assistance.
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1. **Phase of Life & Motivations**
Now that you're married, I assume the motivation is to **find a larger space** to accommodate your growing family? The phase of life you’re in will influence your choices, especially when considering **lifestyle expenses and income**.

2. **Higher Costs for Bigger Condo**
Moving to a **larger resale condo** means you’ll likely be taking on a **larger mortgage and higher monthly repayments**. What monthly repayment amount are you both comfortable with over the next 5 years? This will help narrow down your price range and available options.

3. **Sell and Rent vs. Buying a Resale Condo**
I wouldn’t recommend selling and renting out an HDB for 15 months—it could lead to **high sunk costs** and a potentially longer waiting period of **2 years** due to paperwork and renovation. **Buying a resale condo directly** would be more practical and cost-effective.

4. **Working Out Finances**
The next step is to **calculate your finances** and determine the amount you can comfortably afford after selling your current property. Once we have that figure, we can **shortlist possible condo options**—likely older projects, which tend to be **more affordable** but still offer **long-term value**.

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Hi,

I’d suggest considering the purchase of another condo unit, provided it’s financially feasible. I can help you run the numbers and come up with a plan.

This platform does not allow me to contact you directly so kindly contact me at https://wa.me/6597261112 I would be glad to assist you further.

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I would be glad to assist you.
Feel free to contact me at wa.me/6597100155
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Hi, appreciate your sharing. Able to share the options and the pro and con.
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