HDB upgrade: should you sell first or buy first?
Compare the cash, CPF, tax and moving-timeline questions behind selling first or buying first before upgrading from HDB to a private home.
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October 2026 BTO: don’t start with the launch — start with your readiness
HDB has indicated about 7,960 flats across six towns for the October exercise. Before comparing projects, establish eligibility, HFE readiness, budget and the role this home needs to play.
RES examination changes from 2027: prepare for the work, not just the paper
CEA’s revised RES examination syllabus applies to examinations from 1 January 2027. For aspiring RESs, this is a useful moment to connect exam preparation with the capabilities needed after passing.
HDB resale prices were flat in 3Q2026: the more useful questions for owners
HDB’s flash estimate showed the Resale Price Index unchanged quarter on quarter. For owners and upgraders, a flat national index is a starting point — not a valuation.
RES renewal is open: what salespersons should settle before 30 November 2026
CEA’s 2026 renewal exercise runs from 1 October to 30 November. Successful renewal by year-end gives a three-year registration period from 2027 to 2029.
Private home prices rose 1.4% in 3Q2026: what the flash estimate does — and does not — tell you
URA’s 3Q2026 flash estimate points to a 1.4% quarterly rise. The useful question is not whether “the market is up”, but whether the segment and property relevant to your decision moved the same way.
