How many units is a brownstone?
638 splendid
The Brownstone has 638 splendid units consisting of 2 to 5 bedrooms. This construction was developed by Canvey Development Pte Ltd., a joint venture between City Development Ltd., and TID International.
Can I sell my EC after 5 years?
ECs can only be sold to foreigners after 10 years, when the property is considered fully privatized.
Can I buy EC as a single?
You need not to form a family nucleus to buy a EC from the open market. For e.g. a single person SC or SPR above 21 can buy a EC from the open market.
Who can buy EC after 5 years?
There are also differences between resale ECs of different ages; an EC that is five years old or less can only be sold to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents while an EC in its eleventh year or more can be sold to everyone including foreigners and companies.
When did the brownstone EC top?
The Brownstone EC is a 99-years leasehold Executive Condo with expected date of TOP on 28 Jan 2019. It is developed by renowned developer City Developments Limited (CDL).
What happen to EC after 10 years?
An EC after 10 years is still classified as Executive Condominium. Just that the restrictions are lifted and it can be transacted like a normal condominium. Hope that answers your questions. Yes, it will still be a 99 year lease-hold property.
Can I rent out my EC?
Renting out the whole EC unit within the 5-year MOP is not allowed. You do not need prior approval from HDB to rent out the bedrooms in your EC within the MOP. However, you must register the renting out of bedrooms with HDB within 7 days of doing so.
Is EC worth buying?
If you’re an HDB upgrader who wants to own a non-landed private property at a good price, buying an EC is the best option after it has become fully privatised. This is when prices have more or less stabilised.
Can I buy EC at 35?
As with public housing, EC applicants must either form a family nucleus or join up with other singles if they are at least 35 years old. They must also not exceed the household income ceiling of S$14,000. Only Singaporean couples and Singaporean/permanent resident couples can buy an EC unit.
Can I buy EC twice?
If you’ve already bought 2 such apartments, you cannot apply for, or be listed as an essential occupier in an application to buy a new EC. Basically, an eligible Singapore Citizen is only allowed to buy the above properties twice in total, not twice per type of property.
How do I find the date on my EC mop?
Signing in with your Singpass, head to the tab Under My Flat > Purchased Flat > Flat Details > Minimum Occupation Period (MOP). If you see a “Yes”, it means you have met your MOP and are eligble to sell your HDB Flat.
Is it worth buying resale EC?
If you factor in the additional five years of rental income, a resale EC can generate a much higher return on investment, compared to buying a new one. The ability to re-sell at anytime is also an advantage; but remember that selling within the first three years will incur the Sellers Stamp Duty (SSD).
Are EC cheaper than condo?
Private Condominiums
A private condominium at a similar location typically costs 10-20% more than an executive condominium. For example, a 915-square-foot EC in Tampines was sold for $1,083,000 in May 2021. A similarly-sized private condo in the same area was sold for $1,306,000 during the same month.
Is EC considered private after 5 years?
Yes, EC is considered private property upon meeting 5 yrs minimum occupancy period. It is allowed to sell to SC & SPR, no other restriction as those in HDB, such as need to form family nucleus or age limit, of course still has to be at legit age of 21 yrs old.
Can EC owner buy private property?
Yes, you will be eligible to purchase a private property once you met your Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) of 5 years. For your next property, the loan quantum will be dependent on whether you still have an outstanding housing loan. If you are still servicing the EC, the max loan amount is 50%.
Can I buy new EC twice?
Eligible SCs can buy the above properties twice in total, and not twice per type of property. In other words, you can own an HDB flat and an EC, but not two ECs, two HDB flats, etc.
Is EC a good investment?
Is an EC a good investment? Aside from the long completion time and incredibly limited location options, ECs are highly sought after because they become privatised after 10 years. This makes for a high appreciation potential since the market value will increase exponentially once it converts into a private condominium.
How is MOP calculated?
The MOP is calculated from the date you collect the keys to your flat and excludes any period where you do not occupy the flat, e.g. when the whole flat is rented out or when there has been an infringement of the flat lease.
What happen to EC after 5 years?
Hi, Yes, EC is considered private property upon meeting 5 yrs minimum occupancy period. It is allowed to sell to SC & SPR, no other restriction as those in HDB, such as need to form family nucleus or age limit, of course still has to be at legit age of 21 yrs old.
How much does a resale EC cost?
The average psf cost of an EC ($937 psf) is 67% more than that of a resale flat ($465 psf).
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Can you afford an EC?: The overall price differences.
Property Type | Executive Condo | Resale Flat |
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Overall price | $1,109,408 | $550,560 |
How much money do I need to buy EC?
This means you need to fork out at least 25% from your own pocket for your EC downpayment. Out of this, 5% must be paid in cash, while the remaining 20% can be a combination of CPF and cash. For example, if you’re thinking of buying one of the new EC launches for $1 million, you must fork out $50,000 in cash.
How much can you earn from EC?
Considering the income ceiling of regular HDB flats and ECs, the target market for ECs are households who earn between $14,000 and $16,000 per month.
What is the MOP for EC?
Minimum Occupation Period
You will need to meet the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) of 5 years before you can sell your EC.
Can I buy EC before MOP?
Can You Apply for BTO or EC Before MOP? No, you cannot. Even though it may take another few years for the BTO/EC to be built, you can only begin applying after the 5-year MOP.