Select Timeline

Plan your selling, buying and upgrading timeline smartly.

HDB Resale Timeline
1. Before OTP 1–3 weeks

Buyer checks HFE, CPF, loan and cash. Seller submits Intent To Sell.

2. OTP Granted 21 days

Buyer pays option fee, usually up to S$1,000.

3. Exercise OTP Within 21 days

Buyer exercises OTP and pays exercise fee.

4. Submit Resale Application 1–3 days

Buyer and seller submit resale application to HDB.

5. HDB Processing Approx. 8 weeks

HDB processes valuation, eligibility and CPF usage.

6. Completion Completion day

Buyer pays balance and seller hands over keys.

Private Resale Timeline
1. Financial Preparation 1–2 weeks

Buyer checks IPA, TDSR and affordability.

2. Price Negotiation Few days–2 weeks

Buyer and seller negotiate pricing and completion.

3. OTP Issued 14 days

Buyer usually pays 1% option fee.

4. Exercise OTP Within 14 days

Buyer pays another 4%.

5. Legal & Financing 8–12 weeks

Lawyers handle conveyancing and bank matters.

6. Completion Completion day

Seller hands over vacant possession and keys.

New Launch Timeline
1. Research & Planning 1–4 weeks

Buyer checks affordability and shortlisted projects.

2. Preview 1–2 weeks

Buyer visits showflat and reviews pricing.

3. E-Application Few days

Buyer submits e-application before booking day.

4. Booking Day Launch day

Buyer selects unit and pays 5% booking fee.

5. Receive OTP Within 2 weeks

Developer issues OTP and legal documents.

6. Exercise OTP 3 weeks

Buyer pays stamp duty and remaining downpayment.

7. Progressive Payment 3–4 years

Payments follow construction stages until TOP.

8. TOP & Key Collection Usually 3–4 years later

Buyer collects keys after TOP.