【Acquiring Your First Property】 An 8-Step Guide to Purchasing a Second-hand Property
標籤: second hand property
What is a bank’s stress test?
To avoid excessive lending that could lead to a housing bubble, the government has introduced a stress test.
How is the mortgage ratio calculated?
Applying for a mortgage loan is mainly divided into two categories: The first type is based on income, and the second type involves worth–based lending.
What documents are required to apply for a mortgage loan?
A) Applicants with fixed income(1) HKID cards of borrower and guarantor (if applicable)(2) Sale and Purchase Agreement (applicable to new mortgages)
What are the hidden expenses when buying a property?
The purchase of a property generally involves three main legal documents: sale and purchase agreement, deed of assignment and mortgage deed. The solicitor’s fee, will be subject to the transaction value and the age of the property, and it usually amounts to several thousand Hong Kong dollars or more.
What needs to be done to prevent a potential mortgage trap when buying a village house?
Village houses are roughly divided into two categories – standard “small house” and village house on “old schedule lot”. The most common are standard small houses, which are three-storey high and have a floor area of about 700 square feet each.
What should I pay attention to when buying a village house?
Buying a second-hand village house can avoid the risk of government not granting the Certificate of Compliance. At present, new-style village houses are generally built like housing estates with well-managed gardens, parking lots and playground.
What are the procedures when buying second-hand properties?
The first thing to do when buying a flat is, of course, to look for one and conduct an ocular inspection of the building. Many real estate agencies list properties on their websites and mobile apps.