Side Note: We made the decision to buy the Executive Condo (EC) way before Covid hit, and before housing prices got crazy. Buying your first home is a tough decision. The persistent sting in your mind of whether you have made the right selection, the multiple scenarios playing out in […]
How Much Do You Need To Earn To Buy A $1M HDB In Singapore?
A $1 million HDB flat is a rarity in the past. But in recent years, more $1 million HDB transactions have been recorded and reported in the news. In fact, one of the most expensive HDB flats in Singapore fetched a staggering $1.5 million. This leaves me wondering – how […]
55 Years Old and Above? What Happens if You Sell Your HDB?
Continuing our previous post, How Much Can You Receive in Cash and CPF Once You Sell Your HDB?, does anything change if you are above 55 years old? What will happen to your CPF if you sell your HDB? Can you purchase another flat using your CPF once you sell […]
How Much Must You Earn to Afford a Landed Property?
Landed property are considered exclusive in Singapore due to the scarcity and the limitations placed upon them. In fact, only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PR) of at least 5 years are allowed to purchase a landed property in Singapore. According to a research done by ValueChampion in 2018, only the […]
Is Million Dollar HDB Worth the Money Spent?
Despite the economic downturn, transactions of million dollar HDB is still popping up in the news. From old HDBs to HDBs in new towns, these flats are no longer those that just MOP and are located in prime districts. Would you forked out $1million of your hard earn money for […]
How Much Can You Receive in Cash and CPF Once You Sell Your HDB?
Have you ever seen those advertisement in YouTube or Facebook talking about selling your HDB at a tidy profit, and using the profit to fund 2 private condos? Well, I sure did. This makes me wonder, unless you own a HDB flat that is Pinnacle @ Duxton, or anywhere in […]