Q1 Do resale flat sellers still need to register an Intent to Sell after the implementation of the HFE letter for resale flat buyers?

A1 Yes. Resale flat sellers must register an Intent to Sell, which provides a preliminary assessment of their eligibility to sell, and reminds them of the need to secure their next accommodation before committing to sell their flat.

Q2 How can a flat seller, who is living and working overseas, with no Singpass account, 2-Factor token or even a Singapore registered mobile number register their Intent to Sell?

A2 All Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents or Foreign Identification Number (FIN) holders are eligible to register for a Singpass account. You may do so via the Singpass online request service.

Flat sellers who are not eligible for a Singpass account can register their Intent to Sell under the ‘I am a non-resident Administrator or Executor’ option. If they do not have a Singapore-registered mobile number, they can provide a Singapore-registered mobile number of their relative or friend.

Q3 Can a salesperson register the Intent to Sell on behalf of his/her clients?

A3 No. Flat sellers must register an Intent to Sell personally via the HDB Flat Portal so that they are aware of their eligibility to sell and the need to plan for their next housing before they commit to sell their flat.

Q4 When should sellers register their Intent to Sell?

A4 Sellers must register their Intent to Sell before they put their flat on the market. The Intent to Sell will provide a preliminary assessment of their eligibility to sell, and relevant information such as the Ethnic Integration Policy/ Singapore Permanent Resident (EIP/SPR) Quota for their block, status of upgrading and billing of upgrading costs, and recent transacted prices of nearby flats, to guide their selling decisions. Sellers must also provide details of their next housing in the Intent to Sell.

For flat sellers who are undergoing divorce or have passed away, please settle the divorce proceedings or obtain a Grant of Probate/ Letters of Administration from the courts before registering an Intent to Sell.

After registering an Intent to Sell, they will have to wait out a 7-day cooling-off period before they may grant an Option to Purchase to an eligible buyer. Please use this period to review the appropriateness of the decision to sell the flat.

Q5 How do I list my flat on the Resale Flat Listing on the HDB Flat Portal after registering an Intent to Sell?

A5 After you have registered an Intent to Sell, you may list your flat for sale on the Resale Flat Listing service on the HDB Flat Portal. If you have engaged a salesperson, you may appoint him/ her on the HDB Flat Portal to do so on your behalf.

Listing your flat on the HDB Flat Portal is simple – you will only need to upload photos and a description of your flat. Key flat details such as the address, flat type and floor area will be automatically populated using HDB’s data.

You will be shown recent transacted prices of nearby flats of the same flat type to guide you in setting the selling price when you create a listing. You may also use our resources such as HDB Map, data on resale flat prices and resale statistics to help you with listing your flat for sale.

You can only post 1 flat listing to ensure there are no duplicative flat listings on the HDB Flat Portal. Once the flat is listed, you can create viewing appointment slots for interested buyers to book.

Refer to our user guide for a step-by-step guide, or visit the HDB Flat Portal to read for frequently asked questions and answers.

Register Intent to Sell