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    How much is enough for retirement in Singapore?

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    • MrsKiasuM Offline
      MrsKiasu
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      starlight1968sg:
      MrsKiasu:

      dh & I did some calculation the other time..so long as the net rental income is more than bank interest..when times are bad, renting at lower than your expected price may still be ok.


      Rental income of hdb is not enough to fund monthly bank loan of condo

      hdb rental usually cant cover but it usually gives much better return than pvt.

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      • starlight1968sgS Offline
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        MrsKiasu

        By renting out the hdb, higher property tax payable due to 2nd property.
        The rental income is taxable…

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        • T Offline
          TheAnswer
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          starlight1968sg:
          OT: TA

          There are so many flats and condos, how can the market be attractive?
          Certain area is still more attractive than others. But rental will be definitely be on the decline the next few years. For u guys should be fine cos ur HDB is fully paid and only need to support condo. With many years of working life plus frugal lifestyle, u guys will make it. I definitely have more confidence in your ability than most of my friends and cousins. Some of them are living beyond their means.

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          • MrsKiasuM Offline
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            starlight1968sg:
            MrsKiasu

            By renting out the hdb, higher property tax payable due to 2nd property.
            The rental income is taxable...
            how much more prop tax on 2nd prop..i never check also. only remember the own staying unit will be at residential rate 😓 last time if unit is vacant no need pay as high tax as of now? think read this change few years back. I better go read up.

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              TheAnswer
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              When market slumps, not everyone is affected in fact it can be advantageous. We r waiting for next month to scoop up 1 more corporate bond, bringing our number of corporate bonds to 6. Then wait for suitable chance to acquire the next property. Need to wait a while. Cannot rush.

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              • starlight1968sgS Offline
                starlight1968sg
                last edited by

                TheAnswer:
                starlight1968sg:

                OT: TA

                There are so many flats and condos, how can the market be attractive?

                Certain area is still more attractive than others. But rental will be definitely be on the decline the next few years. For u guys should be fine cos ur HDB is fully paid and only need to support condo. With many years of working life plus frugal lifestyle, u guys will make it. I definitely have more confidence in your ability than most of my friends and cousins. Some of them are living beyond their means.

                Thanks TA
                Spoke to dh about this topic.
                He was day dreaming to sell the hdb when the price is right :yikes:

                The cold hard truth is we have to continue working for some more years in order to secure a better retirement.

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                  TheAnswer
                  last edited by

                  starlight1968sg:
                  MrsKiasu

                  By renting out the hdb, higher property tax payable due to 2nd property.
                  The rental income is taxable...
                  Property tax is tax deductible. Agent fees also tax deductible. Interest paid for mortgage also tax deductible. Total can deduct up to maximum 15% of ur rent.

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                  • MrsKiasuM Offline
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                    last edited by

                    TheAnswer:
                    When market slumps, not everyone is affected in fact it can be advantageous. We r waiting for next month to scoop up 1 more corporate bond, bringing our number of corporate bonds to 6. Then wait for suitable chance to acquire the next property. Need to wait a while. Cannot rush.

                    :rahrah: whoa happy feeling leh!

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                    • MrsKiasuM Offline
                      MrsKiasu
                      last edited by

                      TheAnswer:
                      starlight1968sg:

                      MrsKiasu

                      By renting out the hdb, higher property tax payable due to 2nd property.
                      The rental income is taxable...

                      Property tax is tax deductible. Agent fees also tax deductible. Interest paid for mortgage also tax deductible. Total can deduct up to maximum 15% of ur rent.

                      agent fee on new lease deductible or not? think dunno which item, only deductible upon renewal.

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                        TheAnswer
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                        I’m expected to work full time for the next 5 years then maybe part time thereafter if I want. I probably will work till 55 too. If not how to spend my time. 5 years later, Sonny will be 17. He where got time for me?? Hubby will work till 55 unless he is retrenched but these days he is dreaming of being his own boss no need to work office hours. He is one lazy bum. Heng our kids dun take after him. Damn slack.

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