The first-timer’s guide to buying a house in Yishun
HDB flat prices here in Yishun are relatively cheap, and let's talk about the whole ton of amenities (Northpoint City would take you ALL DAY to cover).
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HDB resale: How to sell your HDB flat in Singapore on your own
Let's say your flat sells for S$500,000. Doing it on your own means you'll save more than $10,000 in commission fees – worth it!
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With your salary and savings, here’s what your budget for your HDB flat should be.
Your HDB flat can be paid for in 2 portions:
Up to 90% of the purchase price can be financed with a bank loan and CPF housing grants – both amounts depend on your monthly household income
A minimum of 10% of the purchase price must be paid up front as down payment
Based on this, the simple 3-step calculator below can help you to figure out your home-buying budget:
Want to know more? Explore our other resources for buying a HDB flat in Singapore:
https://blog.carousell.com/property/hdb-resale-flat-singapore-grants/
https://blog.carousell.com/property/hdb-vs-bank-loan/
https://blog.carousell.com/property/hdb-flat-cost-singapore-tips/
https://blog.carousell.com/property/buy-resale-hdb-singapore/
Would you buy an older HDB flat if it’s 1/3 the price?
You might have figured from the title… Age is definitely not just a number when we’re talking property.