North-East
Mature estate
Serangoon
MRT: NEL · CCL (Serangoon · Lorong Chuan · Bartley)
Character
The town in one paragraph.
Serangoon Garden + NEX mall + mature estate. Strong school catchment (ACS, Maris Stella).
The upgrade angle
If you're an upgrader in Serangoon.
Premium HDB resale performer. Upgraders often target D19 Serangoon landed-adjacent or D13 Potong Pasir condos.
The sequencing that matters
- MOP timing — have you cleared the 5-year minimum occupation period? If not, when will you?
- Sell-first vs buy-first — the single most expensive sequencing decision for HDB upgraders. Varies by ABSD exposure and financing.
- Cash proceeds vs CPF refund — running the CPF accrued interest math (see article) before you list.
- ABSD remission window — 6-month rule after completion of your new property, strictly enforced.
Related
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