QUOTE(tmc @ Jun 26 2015, 02:20 PM)
I wish to sell my unit but I am not too excited about selling it now as I see that my profitability will suffer significantly due to :-
1. RPGT.
2. Loan lock-in period.
Anyone know if how easy to get the bank will approve a waiver on the penalty ? I remember for my case of 90% loaner, the disbursement was quite early, and so the 3 years of lock-in period for my case might happen quite soon. So it might be better for me to wait till it expires.
Alternatively I will rent it out in the meantime. Then come my next question. What's the minimum renovation which will be good for rental purposes ? I am looking at perhaps 20k region.
What do you guys think ?
Hmm, I thought that you cancelled off your purchase 2-3 years back? No?
Good idea of costing if to flip now. Yes, RPGT is one of the key criteria beside loan penalty of 2-3%, esp for 90% loan borrower.
My 3 years RPGT would be expired by Nov 2015, entering 4th year so it would be 20% charged. I could hold till my lock in expired on next year March / Apr 2016 as the 2% cost me about RM 10-12k.
But if I plan to rent out first, I would rent out at semi furnished only and to keep the costs down, as well as min 2 years to wait the 5th year RPGT expiry. Or else, if just reno and rent out for a year, the costs is not significant enough to cover unless huge appreciation in a year time.
For me, as the unit already comes with grille door, kitchencabinet with hob & hood, water heaters and air cons, the cost really save us a lot for rental purpose. I only will do plaster ceiling, lighting, add some power points sockets and thats all. If I to buy bedrooms set, sofa, coffee table, TV, fridge and etc appliances to make it full furnished, this easily cost RM 10-20k, and it took me longer time to cover unless for long term purpose.