What is an Executive Condominium (EC)
Changes to disbursement of housing grants, income assessment period for HDB buyers (Including EC Buyers) from Tuesday (09 May 23)
Income Assessment
- 12 months’ payslips/ NOA/ IR8A Form/ Form B
- Overtime pay & Reimbursement in calculated into the assessment too
Example 1: 09 May 23 (E-App Date), payslips to be submitted will be Apr 22 — Mar 23
Example 2: 01 Oct 23 (E-App Date), payslips to be submitted will be Sep 22 — Aug 23
When submit NOA/ IR8A/ Form B, to attach CPF Contribution history too. When buyer declare their income monthly (12 months) in the E-App, please ensure buyer declare exact and correctly. As NOA/ IR8A/ Form B amount include bonus. Thus, buyer need to exclude their bonus and input their monthly salary for 12 months.
Resale Levy Applicable/Payable
(Single Child, above 21 Years Old with Parents/ Divorcee/ Widow/ Widower)
As long parents/ Divorcee/ Widow/ Widower is listed as essential occupier and is a 2nd timer, resale levy is applicable/ payable
Parents/ Divorcee/ Widow/ Widower is listed as occupier, is considered second “purchase”.
Housing Grant (1st Timer) to SPR (if eligible)
Housing Grant will be disbursed to the SPR (if eligible) account instead of SC account (regardless the SPR is the listed as main HA2 or essential occupier).
But if SPR is listed as essential occupier, the grant will still be disbursed to the SPR account and can only be used for future use due to the SPR is an essential occupier and not HA2. Cannot use the grant (occupier) to buy future EC but can use for HDB & resale flat.
Income Ceiling for EC
Your average gross monthly household income must not exceed $16,000/=
(Contact us if exceed $16,000 but below $18,000)
Income/ allowance that will be considered for income assessment
- Allowances/ overtime pay e.g. allowances for food, transport, laundry, uniform shift work, etc.
- Claims / reimbursements
- Director’s fee
- Employees’ benefits e.g. birthday incentives, marriage tokens, etc.
- Incentives
- Overseas cost of living allowances for working persons
- Pupillage/ stipends
Income/ allowance that will not be considered for income assessment
- Alimony/ maintenance fee
- Bonuses
- Annual Wage Supplement
- Dividend income/ interest from fixed deposit/ savings accounts
- Employees’ share options and other non-monetary remuneration
- National Service allowance
- Overseas allowances for applicants on scholarship
- Pension
- Rental income
New Regulation on/after 09 May 2023
1️⃣ SC 2nd Timer, SPR 1st Timer, the SPR will receive *HALF of the SC/SPR Grant.* or
The SC/SPR + SC kids the full grant will be split equally to the SC & SPR parent.
For SC/SPR Top-Up grant :
- *Eg 1.* SC/SPR both *1st Timer* (salary below $10k) now $20k grant will be split to both, then later part after the SPR convert to SC or give birth to the SC kids and apply for the bal $10k top-up grant, the grant will split to both.
- *Eg 2.* SC *(2nd timer)* + SPR *(1st timer)* (salary below $10k).
The half grant $10k will be still give to the SPR now, then after SPR convert to SC or give birth to the SC kids can still apply for the bal $5k Top-Up grant.
2️⃣ SC Child as applicant with SC Parents (1st Timer) as Core Occupiers, *Child will receive HALF of the Grant*, *Parents will receive HALF of the Grant, even as an occupiers*.
Parents as Core Occupier will have to pay Resale Levy for the next subsidies flat AND *considered to have ENJOYED 1 SUBSIDY*.
3️⃣ SC Child + 1 SC Parent as applicants, 1 SC Parent as Core Occupier, *Grant will go to BOTH Parents* and Child is not considered as enjoy 1 subsidy.
4️⃣ Single SC Child Applicant *(1st Timer, Above 21yr old)*, buy with 2 SC parent *(Second Timer)* as Core Occupier the parent will need to *Pay HALF Resale Levy (Eg. 4room $40k , they only pay $20k instead of $40k).*
But after this purchase parent will become a *3rd Timer* and not eligible to purchase any BTO in future, except *2room Felxi.*
5️⃣ Single SC Child Applicant *(1st Timer, Above 21yr old)*, buy with SC parent *(Second Timer)*, but 1 parent become *Applicant* and 1 parent become *Core Occupier* the parent will need to *Pay FULL Resale Levy (Eg. 4room $40k, NOT Half Levy)*, as this family nucleus is base on Parent (Public Scheme).
6️⃣ CPF Housing Grant, if utlitised, can be used for Future Private Property purchase. *If the Grant is not utilised, then CANNOT use for Private Property Purchase in future.*
For eg, SC Husband as applicant, SC wife as Occupier, both will receive the Grant. But Wife's Grant Amount cannot be used for future private property purchase, only can use for next HDB purchase be it BTO/Resale.
7️⃣ Divorced with Interim Judgement is good enough to book a EC under Public Scheme (with Child).
*Divorced buying under Fiance/Fiancee Scheme MUST have Final Judgement.*
8️⃣ *ALL components in the payslips ARE to be included for Income Assessment.*
Eg, Reimbursement/Claims (Ang Bao, Hospital Claims or Even u buy an Air Ticket for company and in indicate reimbursement), Overtime, Director Fees are to be considered as part of your Income.
Any *Bonus(es)* that's state in the payslip are excluded.
9️⃣ Be it Employed/Self Employed or Unemployed all buyer will need to submit their latest NOA/Form B and Past 15mth *CPF Contribution*, on top of the 12 month payslips for (employed) / Income declaration for (Self & Un-Employed).
🔟 Buyer whom unemployment for 1st 6mth n employ for the next 6month , the 6mth salary will ÷ by 6mth not 12mth.
Eg 1. Buyer who change job last day is 15 May'23 n salary also till 15 May'23 , HDB will take the 0.5mth salary for calculation.
Eg 2. Buyer change new Job salary ($4000) instead of starting 01 June'23 but start working on 15 June'23 n the salary payout is ($2000) , HDB will *Count Full month ($4000) n not Half ($2000).*
New Launch EC
Updated as at 01 Dec 2024
Project | NORTH GAIA | Altura | Lumina Grand | Novo Place |
Location | Yishun Close | Bukit Batok West Ave 8 | Bukit Batok West Ave 5 | Tengah Plantation Close |
Launch date | 23 Apr 2022 | 05 Aug 2023 | 27 Jan 2024 | 16 Nov 2024 |
Est. TOP | Est. 2Q 2025 | Est 4Q 2026 | Est 1Q 2027 | Est 1Q 2027 |
Total No. of units | 616 | 360 | 512 | 504 |
Balance Units | ||||
2 BR = 0 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
3 BR = 221 | 20 | 0 | 37 | 164 |
4 BR = 59 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 49 |
5 BR = 36 | 0 | 9 | 27 | NA |
Total = 316 | 27 | 9 | 67 | 213 |
Available Units Price From | ||||
2 Bedroom | NA | NA | NA | NA |
3 Bedroom | $1,263,000 | 0 | $1,364,000 | $1,308,000 |
4 Bedroom | $1,729,000 | 0 | $1,846,000 | $1,791,000 |
5 Bedroom | SOLD | $2,210,000 | $2,130,000 | NA |
Upcoming EC
Project Location | Booking Date | TOP Date | Land Price | Selling Price |
Aurelle of Tampines (Tampines St 62) | Est. 1Q 2025 | Est. 4Q 2027 | $721 PSF PPR | Est. $1,600 PSF |
Plantation Close_2 | Est. 2Q 2025 | Est. 2028 | $701 PSF PPR | Est. $1,575 PSF |
Jalan Loyang Besar (Pasir Ris) | Est. End 2025 | Est. 2029 | $729 PSF PPR | Est. $1,650 PSF |
Tampines St 95 | Est. 1Q 2026 | Est. 2029 | $768 PSF PPR | Est. $1,700 PSF |
Senja Close (Reserve) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Woodlands Drive 17 (Reserve) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Project Name | Novo Place (Plantation_1) | (Plantation_2) |
Street Name | Tengah Plantation Close | Tengah Plantation Close |
Site Area | Est. 16,441.2 Sqm | Est. 20,038.2 Sqm |
No. of Units | 504 | Est. 560 |
Launch Date | Est. 4Q 2024 | Est. 2Q 2025 |
TOP (Key Collection) | Est. 2027 | Est. 2028 |
Tenure of Land | 99-Year Leasehold | 99-Year Leasehold |
Awarded Date | 11 Sep 2023 | 14 Feb 2024 |
Developer | Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd and Sunway Developments Pte. Ltd. | Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd and Sunway Developments Pte. Ltd. |
Tengah Plantation Close EC Location Map
Project Name | Aurelle of Tampines | TBA |
Street Name | Tampines St 62 (Parcel B) | Tampines St 95 |
Site Area | Est. 28,000 Sqm | Est. 22,492 Sqm |
No. of Units | 760 | Est. 560 |
Launch Date | Est. 1Q 2025 | Est. 1Q 2026 |
TOP (Key Collection) | Est. 1Q 2028 | Est. End 2028 |
Tenure of Land | 99-Year Leasehold | 99-Year Leasehold |
Awarded Date | 09 Oct 2023 | Est. Oct 2024 |
Developer | Sim Lian Land Pte Ltd and Sim Lian Development Pte Ltd | Sim Lian Land Pte Ltd and Sim Lian Development Pte Ltd |
Tampines St 62 EC Location Map
Tampines St 95 EC Location Map
Project Name | TBA |
Street Name | Jalan Loyang Besar (Pasir Ris) |
Site Area | Est. 28,405.5 Sqm |
No. of Units | Est. 710 |
Launch Date | Est. End 2025 |
TOP (Key Collection) | Est. 2028 |
Tenure of Land | 99-Year Leasehold |
Awarded Date | Est. Aug 2024 |
Developer | TBA |
Pasir Ris EC Location Map
Project Name | TBA |
Street Name | Senja Close (Bukit Panjang) |
Site Area | Est. 10,159.2 Sqm |
No. of Units | Est. 300 |
Launch Date | TBA |
TOP (Key Collection) | TBA |
Tenure of Land | 99-Year Leasehold |
Awarded Date | TBA |
Developer | TBA |
Bukit Panjang EC Location Map
Project Name | TBA |
Street Name | Woodlands Drive 17 |
Site Area | Est. 25,800 Sqm |
No. of Units | Est. 420 |
Launch Date | TBA |
TOP (Key Collection) | TBA |
Tenure of Land | 99-Year Leasehold |
Awarded Date | TBA |
Developer | TBA |
Woodlands EC Location Map
Quick EC Eligibility Check
Married Couple | Children + Parent(s) | Non-citizen Spouse + Children | Widowed/ Divorced + Children |
You must be a Singapore Citizen (SC) & at least 21 years old | |||
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SC or SPR Spouse | SC or SPR Parent(s) | SC or SPR Children | |
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Total average gross monthly household income must not exceed $16,800. | |||
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Current HDB flat (if any) must met 5-year MOP | |||
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Never or own 1 time new HDB or resale HDB with CPF Housing Grant | |||
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No private residential property or sold more than 30 months | |||
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Min. 5% cash + CPF + Max. 75% Home Loan (total ~103% of NPS Price) | |||
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Min. 5% cash + CPF + Max. 80% Home Loan & Bridging Loan (total ~103% of DPS Price) | |||
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Min. 5% cash + CPF (total ~103% of purchase price) | |||
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Full cash (~103% of purchase price) |
Fiancé/ Fiancée | Orphans | Joints Singles |
Spouse-to-be | All single siblings | 2 to 4 singles |
You must be a Singapore Citizen (SC) & at least 21 years old | You SC Age at least 35 | |
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SC or SPR age at least 18 | SC or SPR deceased parents | Other(s) SC Age at least 35 |
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Total average gross monthly household income must not exceed $16,000. | ||
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Current HDB flat (if any) must met 5-year MOP | ||
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Never or own 1 time new HDB or resale HDB with CPF Housing Grant | ||
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No private residential property or sold more than 30 months | ||
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Min. 5% cash + CPF + Max. 75% Home Loan (total ~103% of NPS Price) | ||
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Min. 5% cash + CPF + Max. 80% Home Loan & Bridging Loan (total ~103% of DPS Price) | ||
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Min. 5% cash + CPF (total ~103% of purchase price) | ||
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Full cash (~103% of purchase price) |
Why buy a new EC?
- Good value and potential appreciation
- Around 30% cheaper than private condos
- New ECs are eligible for CPF housing grants
- After 5-year MOP can sell it to SC or SPR or rent it out
- From the 11th year onwards can sell it to foreign buyers
- Capital gains are generally higher compared to resale condos
- Only new ECs can apply for the Deferred Payment Scheme (DPS)
- Can decoupling (remove a name to invest in private property) after 5-year MOP