Rent Out vs Sell Calculator (Singapore, 2026)

This answers: “If I rent out for a few years, am I better off than selling now?” It’s a planning model — the goal is to force the right variables into the open.

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Also: Sell proceeds (cash vs CPF)

Inputs

Notes: This assumes you keep the current loan structure (standard amortization). Taxes, insurance, and major repairs are simplified into “expenses”.

Results

Sell now → invest (end value)
Rent out → sell later (end value)
Winner
Net rent cashflow / month
After vacancy + expenses + mortgage
Show breakdown (what this model is doing)
  • Sell now: estimate cash proceeds (excluding CPF). Invest proceeds for the holding period.
  • Rent out: each month, net rent cashflow is invested (or topped up if negative). At the end, sell: net proceeds = sale price − remaining loan − selling costs − CPF refund.
  • End values are compared.

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