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With numerous viewings, mountains of paperwork and massive financial obligations \u2014 you can\u2019t really buy a property without breaking a sweat. A good way to complicate things even further is buying property without engaging a property agent (ie. buyer’s agent).<\/p>\n

But if this is your decision, there\u2019s always 99.co<\/a> \u2014 Singapore\u2019s largest property portal \u2014 and these 9 things you must do to help you find your ideal HDB resale flat, condo or landed home without a property agent<\/strong>, while avoiding possible landmines and lasting regret.<\/p>\n

1. Stalk your shortlisted home like a high school crush<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your Buyer\u2019s Agent will usually scout the neighbourhood of a property you\u2019re interested in \u2014 if he\/she doesn\u2019t already know it by heart. If you go without one, you\u2019ll need to do your own legwork.<\/p>\n

Drop by at different times of day to check the traffic and noise levels (both human activity and road traffic). Two important timings are at 8am, during the morning rush hour, and 7pm, when most people get home from work. You may find the roads are too congested, or that noise levels are too loud for your liking.<\/p>\n

If viewing a high-rise apartment such as a HDB flat, go to the same floor as your interested unit at 9 to 10pm to check for road noise.<\/p>\n

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Visit your prospective home at night to check the noise levels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you have time, drop by on weekends. Again, note the crowd and noise levels; a tranquil park might just become a bustling picnic spot for domestic workers on Sundays.<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s a major mall nearby, you might also want to swing by on weekends. The crowd could get so bad you might not want to visit the mall. Or you might find barely any signs of life at a mall nobody wants to visit because the tenant mix is bad. In short, visit the amenities that\u2019ll have a big say on your quality of life if you live there.<\/p>\n

2. Become an eagle-eyed defects detective<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the most common complaints, when it comes to resale units, is maintenance. New buyers may fail to spot problems like corroded pipes, hidden cracks (check behind mirrors and paintings), or non-functioning water heaters. It\u2019s way too easy for a seller to conceal wear-and-tear (e.g. by doing temporary patches before a viewing), and too easy for buyers to miss signs of concealment.<\/p>\n

This is one of the main reasons we advise new buyers against skipping the property agent. You might know to \u201ccheck thoroughly\u201d, but some things just aren\u2019t easy to spot. You might also be sidetracked during the viewing and neglect to ask certain questions or check specific aspects of the home.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re going without a Buyer\u2019s Agent, at least get someone smart (say, a professional handyman or just a savvy friend with a higher grade than you in university) to view the unit with you. All of this should be done before you make your offer and sign the Option to Purchase (OTP) as the option fee is non-refundable.<\/p>\n

3. Make sure you get what you intend to pay for<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You should insist on a written and signed inventory, or some documentary confirmation, that the items you see in the unit is what you get. This should be agreed upon and signed, before you sign and secure the OTP.<\/p>\n

Bearing in mind that built-in items \u2014 such as air-conditioning, ceiling fans and built-in wardrobes \u2014 are included in a unit\u2019s valuation, seller\u2019s have no business removing these items. But some sellers still try to pull a fast one after signing an OTP that doesn\u2019t have an accompanying inventory.<\/p>\n

What these nasty sellers do is to try to extract last minute concessions. They may first tell you that they\u2019re selling the place fully-furnished, but later claim back possession of an antique desk, or a state-of-the-art ceiling fan for use in their new home, and so on.<\/p>\n

So, before you make an offer for a unit, always clarify what\u2019s included and what\u2019s not. You also need to be prepared to handle such disputes when going without a Buyer\u2019s Agent, which can be emotionally draining.<\/p>\n

4. Question your own identity (for HDB resale flats)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We don’t mean doubting yourself, it’s just that buyers of HDB resale flats should check their eligibility status for each unit they’re looking at. You see, there are certain requirements to buy an HDB flat, such as your citizenship status, a particular block\u2019s ethnic\/racial quota, and so forth. While 99.co\u2019s HDB Sale Quota search filter has made things easier, don\u2019t hesitate to contact the Seller\u2019s Agent directly to clarify.<\/p>\n

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HDB Sale Quota filter on 99.co (highlighted by the green box).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To make absolutely sure about your eligibility of buying a resale flat based on your personal circumstances (e.g. citizenship, ownership of private property), use HDB\u2019s comprehensive eligibility checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re buying a HDB resale flat, always be sure to get your HDB Loan Eligibility Letter (if taking a HDB loan) or an approval-in-principle (if taking a bank loan) before you sign anything, such as the OTP. Otherwise, you could find that you\u2019re eligible for far less than the amount you need, and you will have no option but to give up your deposit.<\/p>\n

5. Make full use of the legal support you already have<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The property agent isn\u2019t the only one who knows how property sales work. When you buy a house, you also pay a conveyancing fee to a law firm. And guess what: those lawyers have a very good idea of how the paperwork has to be handled. They\u2019re also the ones you can turn to, regarding your rights as a buyer.<\/p>\n

Since the law firm charges you between $2,500 to $3,000 in conveyancing fees, you may as well put them to work. Throw your paperwork questions at them, and ask them to protect your rights as a buyer by inserting or revising any needed clauses in the OTP.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re worried that the seller might be hiding defects, for example, tell this to the law firm and ask how the contract can be tweaked to help you.<\/p>\n

6. Be an informed negotiator<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Without a buyer\u2019s agent advising you, it\u2019s up to you to make sure the listed price for a property is fair. The 99.co property search portal<\/a> can help you do that; scroll to the bottom of every listing and you\u2019ll see a table of past transactions for the condo development\/HDB block. This will help you arrive at a reasonable offer figure that\u2019s aligned to market value.<\/p>\n

You can also check URA\u2019s transaction records<\/a> or HDB Map Services<\/a> for past transactions for private properties and HDB resale flats respectively.<\/p>\n

7. Harness the power of Google<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For condos and landed properties, run a Google search on the name and address of the development and look out for mentions of the property or its developer. Red flags include news articles about the developer being sued, conflicts between residents (you don\u2019t want to live in the middle of an en bloc war, trust us) or the Management Committee having to be thrown out or taken to court.<\/p>\n

Note that many of these complaints don\u2019t appear as articles, but often as forum or Facebook posts. Use Boardreader<\/a> to search forums, and input a condo\u2019s name into the Facebook search box to search Facebook.<\/p>\n

8. Check the URA Master Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t take the seller\u2019s word for it, when they say there will be a big mall, tech park, hawker centre, etc. nearby. Many sellers are prone to exaggerating such details. To get an idea of future developments in the area, check the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Master Plan<\/a> before you make your offer.<\/p>\n

Since you don\u2019t have a property agent to research the area, your next best bet is to check the publicly available URA Master Plan. The Master Plan will give you an idea of how the area will be developed, over the next few years.<\/p>\n

To find out how to read the URA Master Plan: read the article URA Master Plan for Property Buyers: How to understand it<\/a><\/p>\n

Note that major amenities that are yet-to-be-completed may often pose an inconvenience during the construction stage. For example, a new MRT station may be a giant, noisy, dirt pit for five years before it starts being a convenience.<\/p>\n

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Check your seller’s claims against the URA Master Plan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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9. Consider getting a prepaid phone line<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A property search can get complex very quickly. You\u2019d want Seller\u2019s Agents to get back to you quickly and be responsive, but that might prove a distraction to work and\/or family time if these calls are all made to your existing personal line \u2014 especially if you don\u2019t bother with saving the names for every property agent you contact.<\/p>\n

So, the ideal arrangement for DIY buyers is to get a separate, temporary prepaid mobile line for communications with Seller\u2019s Agents. (You can use your old\/spare phone for this.) Buyers have told us that doing so enables them to focus on their property search in a more organised way (much like an actual property agent), which can make the difference between closing a deal and missing out on their dream home.<\/p>\n

Buying property without an agent: Is it for you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ultimately, finding the right home without a property agent is a time and energy consuming process. We\u2019ve heard of many buyers who first started off intending to buy a home without a Buyer\u2019s Agent, only to do an about-turn a couple of fruitless \u2014 and sometimes frustrating \u2014 months into their hunt. Sure, you might have to pay your agent a commission, but if you\u2019re making the biggest purchase decision in your life, having a trusted advisor may be worth its weight in gold.<\/p>\n

Voice your thoughts and share your home-buying experiences in the comments section or on\u00a0our Facebook community page<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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If you found this article helpful, 99.co recommends\u00a0How property buyers should react to the ABSD increase<\/a> and The Pink Guide to Buying and Renting Property in Singapore<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Looking for a property? Find your dream home on Singapore\u2019s largest\u00a0property portal 99.co<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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