Some beat property cooling measures, others redo sums

Property agent Millie Tan was among those who rushed to buy a unit at Riverfront Residences on Thursday. She says the new measures will make it harder for people like her who want to upgrade from an HDB flat to a condo.
Property agent Millie Tan was among those who rushed to buy a unit at Riverfront Residences on Thursday. She says the new measures will make it harder for people like her who want to upgrade from an HDB flat to a condo. PHOTO: MILLIE TAN
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Jul 08, 2018, 05:49 AM
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Jul 08, 2018, 05:00 AM
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Ms Tan will save about $75,000 in stamp duties on her condo unitpriced at about $1.5 million.

She will avoid another $75,000 in cash outlay, as she obtained the condo unit before the new loan limitations.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on July 08, 2018, with the headline Some beat property cooling measures, others redo sums. Subscribe

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