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Should You Upgrade To A Condo, Or Just A Bigger Resale Flat?

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A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan’s expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938’s Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.

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4 years ago

I think the age of the 5 room flat would factor a lot as it can range from a fresh 5 year old 5 room flat to a 40 year old 5 room flat. The price and future value would differ greatly then.

Personally i moved from a 3 room BTO to a 20 year old 5 room flat (1300+ sqft) to move nearer to my in-laws at a great price (about 40% more than what i sold my 3 room BTO flat for). A condo of the same size would be 3 times more expensive.

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