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Inheritance Property Decision Calculator

Analyze whether to keep, sell, or rent your inherited property

πŸ’‘ Inherited a property?
CPF refund to estate
All CPF used by the deceased (including accrued interest at 2.5% p.a.) must be refunded to the estate before distribution to beneficiaries. This reduces the net value available.
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Net Property Value

$0

After loan repayment

If Sell

$0

Net cash proceeds

If Rent Out

$0

Net monthly income

Property Details

$600,000
$200,000$3,000,000
0
$0$600,000
$100,000
$0$500,000

Rental Potential

$2,500
$1,000$10,000
$300
$100$2,000
$2,400
$500$20,000
$20,000
$0$100,000

Your Current Situation

$2,000
$500$5,000

Decision Analysis

Option Comparison

OptionProsConsFinancial Impact
🏠 Keep & Live InSave $2,000/month rentPay $0/month holding costsSave $2,000/month
πŸ’° Sell PropertyImmediate cash, no management hassleLose potential appreciation, pay selling costs$0
🏘️ Rent OutEarn $0/month, keep assetTenant management, maintenance responsibility$0/month (0.00% yield)

Sell Property Breakdown

Property Value$600,000
Outstanding Loan-$0
CPF Refund to Estate-$0
Stamp Duty-$0
Agent Fee (2%)-$12,000
Legal Fees-$3,000
Net Proceeds$0

Rent Out Analysis

Monthly Rental Income+$2,500
Maintenance Cost-$300
Property Tax (monthly)-$200
Net Monthly Income$0
Annual Rental Yield0.00%
Annual Net Income$0

Important Considerations

  • β€’ CPF refund to estate is mandatory
  • β€’ Stamp duty payable on transfer to beneficiary
  • β€’ Consider ABSD if you already own property
  • β€’ Rental income is taxable
  • β€’ Property appreciation potential

Recommendation Factors

  • β€’ Your current housing situation
  • β€’ Financial capacity to maintain property
  • β€’ Property location and appreciation potential
  • β€’ Rental demand in the area
  • β€’ Your long-term financial goals