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Cashing out at a property price peak: a dated 2023 analysis

A dated market analysis with a current net-proceeds and replacement-home framework.

Published 16 March 2024

Dated 2023 market analysis. Transaction patterns, prices, financing and replacement-home costs have since changed.

A current seller decision needs more than a price peak

  1. Confirm matched recent transactions for the exact property type and location.
  2. Calculate net proceeds after loans, CPF refunds, fees and taxes.
  3. Price the replacement home and interim housing before selling.
  4. Stress-test timing, interest rates and the risk of buying back into the same market.
  5. Align the move with family and portfolio objectives.

A paper gain is not the same as an improved financial position. Rebuild the numbers with current evidence before deciding to cash out.