With home prices high across the board, there will be some buyers who are now wondering if 2022 is the right time to commit to a private property. A resale flat can seem to offer more space at a lower cost, but with eligibility restrictions that could bite in the future. It’s important to take a long-term view at this point, and also to look at factors beyond just the price point. If you are considering making a private property your first home purchase, here are some pros and cons that you should take note of.

Pros:

- Fewer eligibility issues
- Fewer restrictions on resale
- Immediate rental is on the cards
- Might be required for certain pet owners
- Cash-out refinancing is possible later
- TDSR will improve your affordability

Cons:

- Much higher cash outlay
- Banks are far less forgiving to young couples
- Maintenance fees are much higher
- En-bloc risk
- Difficult to get a BTO flat when downgrading

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0:00 - Intro
PROS
0:50 - Fewer eligibility issues
1:35 - Fewer restrictions on resale
3:03 - Immediate rental is on the cards
4:13 - Might be required for certain pet owners
CONS
5:00 - Much higher cash outlay
6:05 - Maintenance fees are much higher
7:19 - En-bloc risk
8:21 - Difficult to get a BTO flat when downgrading
10:09 - Outro

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