Avenue south residence showflat

In addition, near the end of the lease period the State may require the land to be returned in its original conditions. If so, demolition of buildings, land fillings, etc. will have to be borne by the current lessees.

For HDB flats, legally the flat will be returned to HDB at the end of the lease. HDB does not have to make any monetary compensation, or offer a replacement flat to the owners. The owners may also be required to remove any fixtures fitting.

Advantages of buying a freehold or 999-year leasehold home

1. Loan Approval

Only a handful of banks will grant avenue south residence showflat housing loans for properties with less than 60 years of remaining lease, and it is on a case-by-case basis. The loan if granted may have a shorter tenure or lower quantum. Thus, if you purchase a freehold property it will save you from the disappointment of loan rejections, or unfavourable loan terms, because of the lease of the property.

Further, you may have a easier time selling off the property since the potential buyer will have a higher probability of obtaining the necessary funding.