If I have built up equity, should I sell first or buy first?

"It's a case-by-case basis. Are you eligible to buy? Do you meet the finances requirements? Does the numbers allow for it in terms of the ABSD, in terms of your loan-to-value ratio, as well as the CPF limits? Every family situation is very different. Anyone that can give you a one-liner answer is just doing guesswork."

The sequence decides your exposure. Buying first can mean Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty and a tighter loan-to-value; selling first can mean an interim rental and a moving deadline.

Which risk you can absorb depends on your cash position, your CPF, and how quickly your current property is likely to move.

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