How did a young couple afford a condo as their first property?
SHAWN & AMELIA'S FIRST PROPERTY
Shawn (aged 29) and Amelia (aged 27) have started the search of their first property since 2017. Both of them just started working and have a combined income of less than $6,500. Shawn and Amelia tried to apply for a BTO flat at their desired location but to no avail. They were very dejected and decided to look at Resale HDB because time was running out as are getting married and do not want to stay with their parents after marriage.
Shawn and Amelia narrowed down their search to Bishan and Ang Mo Kio as they wanted to stay close to their parents. To their surprise, they realised that the flats are very old and still so expensive. The newer ones are smaller in size yet even more expensive. Confused over what they should do, Shawn and Amelia were overwhelmed with information online.
Like many others, they found Daniel and Yvonne (Sg Real Estate Advisor) from social media (Facebook) and decided to find out more on what should they do. Daniel and Yvonne did a detailed sharing with them on the 3 things that all first-time property owners MUST know.
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What options do they have and where can they see themselves 5 to 8 years down the road.
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Affordability calculation and detailed financial breakdown for the next 5 years.
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How to select the right property with good potential.
After hearing Daniel And Yvonne's detailed plan for them, Shawn and Amelia understood what is best for their future and took action immediately. In 2019, both of them are proud owners of a 2-bedroom new condominium. They never knew they could afford one, and most importantly, it is very well within their means.
COMMON QUESTIONS EVERY FIRST TIME BUYER HAS
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Is HDB BTO the best choice for all young couples?
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Am I missing out if I don't go for BTO?
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Why do most Singaporeans choose to buy a HDB first?
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HDB Grant is an entitlement to Singaporeans. Is it worth it to take the grant?
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Should I be looking at HDB, EC or Condo? What is the difference? Which is better for me?
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Should we buy Resale or New Launch? How do we determine which?
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I want to go for a Condo and I don't want to overstretch. Will I be tied down by the loan?
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Can I really afford a Condo?
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If I buy a Condo now, can I still buy a HDB in the future?
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How to SPOT undervalued property?
REAL LIFE CASE STUDIES
BTO VS. RESALE HDB
Couple 1 bought a BTO:
2011:
Bought a 4-room BTO in Punggol @ Treelodge for $258K
Pricing Breakdown:
BTO Price $258K
+ $50K Renovation
+ $25K Furniture
2019:
Sold their house at $468K, Upgraded to a 3-bedroom Condo
Pricing Breakdown:
Selling Price $468K
- $40K CPF Accrued Interest
Total Cost: $333K
Final Price: $428K
3 Years to Build + 5 Year MOP
+ $95,000 over 8 years
Meaning, your BTO is only making:
$11,875 / year
$989 / month
Couple 1 have wasted 8 years of their time before they can finally make their second move!
Couple 2 bought a Resale HDB:
2014:
Bought a young 4-room Resale HDB in Fernvale Lane for $400K, Took $50K first-timer grant
Pricing Breakdown:
Resale Price $350K (After Grant)
+ $60K Renovation
+ $25K Furniture
Total Cost: $435K
2019:
Sold their house at $400K, Need to use their own savings to upgrade
Pricing Breakdown:
Selling Price: 400K
- 40K CPF Accrued Interest
Final Price: $360K
LOSS of $75K over 5 years
Couple 2 sold their flat at valuation after reaching their 5 years MOP with no cash proceeds.
How many of you believe that Real Estate can help you grow your Wealth?
6 Major Obstacles in Property Purchases
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Huge Capital Upfront
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Loan (Income related)
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Lack of Knowledge
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No Network to get Good Deals
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Uncertain of Market Conditions
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High Risk
DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE MADE IN THEIR FIRST PROPERTY
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Clear of their Financial Status
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Understood the Risk Factors
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Understood the OPM Method
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Clear mind as they want their first property to be making money for them
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Understood that first property is an important stepping stone to buy their future dream home
Why are our clients Taking Action?
TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE AS A SINGAPOREAN HOME BUYER
YOUR FIRST PROPERTY IS YOUR STEPPING STONE TO RETIREMENT
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Take an hour of your time, share with us your goals, aspirations, and your concerns. We want to understand you and what you want so that we can advise you better.
After hearing your thoughts, let us share with you more on your finances and options you can consider.
LET US CLARIFY ALL YOUR DOUBTS DURING OUR 1 TO 1 DISCUSSION
After all, the discussions are completely free and non-obligatory.
Nobody wants to regret when they look back on their lives 5 to 10 years down the road. Seize this opportunity now and kickstart your property the correct way. All it takes is an hour of your time.
Hi, we are
Daniel & Yvonne.
As property investors ourselves, we hope to help more people make the correct property move in Singapore. Our goal is to help our clients grow their wealth using Real Estate.
Over the years, we have assisted many clients to buy their properties and have seen them benefitted from this move.
We dedicate our time to assist our clients to kickstart their property planning by giving them a customised roadmap, helping them spot undervalued property, managing their property portfolios, and most importantly guiding them to when to exit and move on to the next property.
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