<![CDATA[Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away]]>http://forums.asiaone.com/showthread.php?t=49538#1


Is this really HDB ruling? Concerned becoz some family members have married foreign spouse..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/35503/singaporean-loses-hdb-flat-after-foreign-wife-run-awayRSS for NodeThu, 22 Oct 2026 17:48:17 GMTThu, 10 May 2012 03:52:07 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Tue, 22 May 2012 07:39:03 GMT]]>

Oppsgal:
So what are the solutions in this case :?

he should try get a job, reschedule his installment payment, and downgrade when a good offer price comes along instead of fire sale

he should also seek MP's assistance to get HDB to give more grace period

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/767247https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/767247Tue, 22 May 2012 07:39:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Tue, 22 May 2012 07:35:30 GMT]]>So what are the solutions in this case :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/767244https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/767244Tue, 22 May 2012 07:35:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Tue, 22 May 2012 03:50:09 GMT]]>

verykiasu2010:
banks will give u umbrella when there is sunshine, and withdraw the umbrella when it rains - in case got wet mah ... :evil: :evil:

What an apt description, vk2010 ! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/767088https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/767088Tue, 22 May 2012 03:50:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Tue, 22 May 2012 03:27:37 GMT]]>banks will give u umbrella when there is sunshine, and withdraw the umbrella when it rains - in case got wet mah ... :evil: :evil:

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fightingmom:
verykiasu2010:

if a person does not appear for 7 (?) years, he/she could be declared dead


I think still need to do some statutory declaration ? :scratchhead:

ya, the SD will say he / she is deemed dead

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verykiasu2010:
if a person does not appear for 7 (?) years, he/she could be declared dead

I think still need to do some statutory declaration ? :scratchhead:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760246https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760246Thu, 10 May 2012 22:45:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 17:28:10 GMT]]>if a person does not appear for 7 (?) years, he/she could be declared dead

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760224https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760224Thu, 10 May 2012 17:28:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 15:41:21 GMT]]>That is why I feel something is not right somewhere…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760197https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760197Thu, 10 May 2012 15:41:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 14:35:31 GMT]]>A silly question…if a local and PR married and bought a flat, but one fine day the PR decided to disappear like the above case, I guess the Singaporean can file for separation then proceed with the divorce. But how to strike the PR’ s name from the joint tenancy if the PR does not appear at all or is uncontactable?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760175https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760175Thu, 10 May 2012 14:35:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 13:01:17 GMT]]>I thought he wanted to rent out but he was not allowed to…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760146https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760146Thu, 10 May 2012 13:01:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 10:27:57 GMT]]>

Nebbermind:
fightingmom:

The posts states that he is 41 years old. He should be able to hold the flat. I think it is more that he could not service the loan.


Well, just wondering why he does not think of renting out the whole unit or at least one of the rooms ? :scratchhead:

Exactly!! There are ways around it! How much can a 3-rm instalment be? Surely can be covered by one bedroom rental at today's rate!

Ya lor... my relative just rented out his 3room HDB flat at Marine Parade at $2400 fully furnished. I am sure if he mai hiam, can still fetch about $2000 unfurnished ?

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fightingmom:
The posts states that he is 41 years old. He should be able to hold the flat. I think it is more that he could not service the loan.


Well, just wondering why he does not think of renting out the whole unit or at least one of the rooms ? :scratchhead:
Exactly!! There are ways around it! How much can a 3-rm instalment be? Surely can be covered by one bedroom rental at today's rate!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760091https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760091Thu, 10 May 2012 10:09:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 10:01:07 GMT]]>

limlim:
Sun_2010:


If she is not a citizen or has lost PR status then she cannot be a owner of a HDB flat.

Yes. But it is not necessary for the HDB flat to be owned by 2 person.

It can be wholly owned by 1 person, with his family as registered occupant.

so, as long as the person is legally married, he can still own the HDB flat.

Or if he is single and > 35yo.

The posts states that he is 41 years old. He should be able to hold the flat. I think it is more that he could not service the loan.

Well, just wondering why he does not think of renting out the whole unit or at least one of the rooms ? :scratchhead:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760083https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760083Thu, 10 May 2012 10:01:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 09:57:50 GMT]]>

blueblue:
acquisition compensation is much lower..


That is also one of problem..does it means that hbd will profit the difference after selling?
After re-possessing, HDB can put up the flat for sale again under Balance of flats in the next round of selection ! :razz:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760079https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760079Thu, 10 May 2012 09:57:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 09:38:05 GMT]]>

Sun_2010:

If she is not a citizen or has lost PR status then she cannot be a owner of a HDB flat.
Yes. But it is not necessary for the HDB flat to be owned by 2 person.

It can be wholly owned by 1 person, with his family as registered occupant.

so, as long as the person is legally married, he can still own the HDB flat.

Or if he is single and > 35yo.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760054https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760054Thu, 10 May 2012 09:38:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 09:37:23 GMT]]>Then is quite unfair to the man…he has money problem and his wife ran away…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760053https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760053Thu, 10 May 2012 09:37:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 09:34:17 GMT]]>

blueblue:
acquisition compensation is much lower..


That is also one of problem..does it means that hbd will profit the difference after selling?
ah ba then?!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760049https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760049Thu, 10 May 2012 09:34:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 09:33:15 GMT]]>acquisition compensation is much lower…


That is also one of problem…does it means that hbd will profit the difference after selling?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760046https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760046Thu, 10 May 2012 09:33:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 05:10:29 GMT]]>

verykiasu2010:


you are right

it is not a matter of citizenship in this case

the question is ability to service the mortgage

the article title was crafted to mislead
toc writer leong szehian learning to sensationalise article titles to attract readers! lol

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759798https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759798Thu, 10 May 2012 05:10:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 05:07:10 GMT]]>

Sun_2010:
carilyn:

I think the person can enter Singapore via short or long term visit pass right?


If she is not a citizen or has lost PR status then she cannot be a owner of a HDB flat.

The problem here is that the man in question is not able to service his loan. It would not make a difference if the wife was a citizen, would it?

very very true. sharp point.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759793https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759793Thu, 10 May 2012 05:07:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 04:13:44 GMT]]>

Sun_2010:
carilyn:

I think the person can enter Singapore via short or long term visit pass right?


If she is not a citizen or has lost PR status then she cannot be a owner of a HDB flat.

The problem here is that the man in question is not able to service his loan. It would not make a difference if the wife was a citizen, would it?

you are right

it is not a matter of citizenship in this case

the question is ability to service the mortgage

the article title was crafted to mislead

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759766https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759766Thu, 10 May 2012 04:13:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 04:11:38 GMT]]>

carilyn:
I think the person can enter Singapore via short or long term visit pass right?

the person should not leave singapore if he/she does not have a valid re-entry permit.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759765https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759765Thu, 10 May 2012 04:11:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 04:11:06 GMT]]>

carilyn:
I think the person can enter Singapore via short or long term visit pass right?

If she is not a citizen or has lost PR status then she cannot be a owner of a HDB flat.

The problem here is that the man in question is not able to service his loan. It would not make a difference if the wife was a citizen, would it?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759763https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759763Thu, 10 May 2012 04:11:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Singaporean loses HDB flat after foreign wife run away on Thu, 10 May 2012 04:09:49 GMT]]>

Nebbermind:
Just curious....should someone married a PR in Singapore ROM and who subsequently loses the PR status and not allowed to come freely into SG, will HDB still accept his 'married' status?

unless HDB has to power to annul a marriage due to a spouse not in singapore ?

no one has to power to decide except the judge in a legal proceeding

if the PR after becoming a spouse and remains in singapore and even subsequently loses employment - he/she remains a permanent resident unless he/she leave the country without a re-entry permit

PR = permanent resident; not necessary permanent employment

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