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Understanding the General HDB Resale Process Steps and Timeline for Buying and Selling

Here’s a detailed table outlining the HDB resale payment timeline for both buyers and sellers, including key dates and associated payments:

Steps

For Buyers

For Sellers

Register Intent to Sell For Seller and Apply Home Flat Eligibility HFE for Buyer

Calculate affordability; obtain HFE letter or IPA.

Register intent to sell and prepare the flat for listing.

Home Viewings

Start viewing potential flats and negotiate prices.

Post listing and start marketing the property.

Grant OTP

Receive OTP from the seller; exercise within 21 days from Option Date

Grant OTP to the buyer; ensure it is exercised within 21 days from Option Date

Option Fee Payment

Pay option fee (Between $1 and $1,000 upon receiving OTP.

Receive option fee from the buyer.

Request Valuation

Request valuation of the flat ($120 fee).

N/A

Exercise OTP

Exercise OTP and pay exercise fee (Total Option Fee and Option Fee amount not exceeding $500)

N/A

Submit Resale Application

Submit resale application; pay fees ($40 for 1-2room. $80 for 3room and bigger)

Submit resale application; pay fees ($40 for 1-2room. $80 for 3room and bigger)

Receive Acceptance

Wait approximately 4 weeks for acceptance from HDB.

Wait approximately 4 weeks for acceptance from HDB.

Endorse Documents

Endorse HDB documents within 14 days of acceptance.

Endorse HDB documents within 14 days of acceptance.

Final Payments

Legal fees (approx $800−$1,000 for HDB appointed solicitor/Private Solicitor Approx $2300-$2700), and stamp fee.

Legal fee and settle conservancy fee and property tax payment till completion date.

HDB Resale Completion

Attend completion appointment; pay balance of purchase price and other fees.

Receive cash proceeds and settle any outstanding property taxes and fees.

Key Dates Overview

  • Day 1: Register intent to sell / Calculate affordability.

  • Days 1-21: Home viewings and negotiations.

  • Day 21: Grant and exercise OTP.

  • Days 21-30: Request valuation and submit resale application.

  • Days 30-60: Receive acceptance and endorse documents.

  • Days 60-70: Final payments and completion appointment.

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