minute test Property cooling measures: Govt announces tighter loan rules, private home owners can't buy HDB resale flats for 15 months
Private property owners will now have to wait for 15 months after selling their property before they can buy a non-subsidised HDB resale flat
The Government said this is a temporary measure to moderate demand and ensure that resale flats remain affordable for buyers
The maximum loan amount limits for housing loans will also be tightened
This will help buyers borrow money prudently and avoid future difficulties in repaying home loans
The loan-to-value limit for HDB loans will also be lowered from 85 per cent to 80 per cent