15-Month Wait-Out Rule Introduced: What Downgrading Owners Must Know

15-Month Wait-Out Rule Introduced: What Downgrading Owners Must Know

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Key Takeaways

In an aggressive move to curb runaway resale HDB prices, authorities mandated a 15-month wait-out period for private property owners looking to purchase non-subsidized resale flats. Concurrently, the stress-test medium-term interest rate floor was raised by 0.5%, tightening borrowing capacity across the board.

"The 15-month wait-out fundamentally altered exit strategies for mature homeowners, forcing more strategic timing between private sale and next-home purchase." — PropertySpy Market Analysis

What Regulatory Changes Mean for Your Timeline & Cash Outlay

Navigating transition timelines between private disposal and resale acquisition requires meticulous bridging finance and leasing arrangements. Contact PropertySpy to plan your sale and purchase sequence smoothly without incurring unnecessary temporary accommodation costs.