If I sell my private property, how long do I need to wait to buy HDB again?

If you sell your private property, you generally need to wait 15 months before you can buy an HDB resale flat. This waiting period is a part of the cooling measures introduced to moderate demand and keep resale flats affordable, especially for first-time buyers.

However, there are some exemptions:
- If you are 55 years old or older, you are automatically exempt from the 15-month wait-out period. You can buy a 4-room or smaller HDB resale flat, a 2-room flexi, or a community care apartment for seniors without waiting.
- You may also appeal for an exemption on a case-by-case basis if you have pressing housing needs or other extenuating circumstances.

The 15-month waiting period starts from the date of the legal completion of the sale of your private property. During this period, you should not purchase any other private residential property locally or overseas.