Video · Buyer education
Moving for Primary 1: why the plan starts three years early
- By
- James Wong, B.Acc (Hons)
- First posted
- 23 Aug 2026
- TikTok account
- @property.elites.clique
- Length
- 2:01
- Last fact-checked
- 23 Aug 2026
Filed underSchoolsHDB resale
In this video
For parents planning a move before Primary 1 registration, James sets out the full timeline: sell, buy, move and settle in, all before registration opens. He explains why families who get their first-choice school usually start about three years ahead.
Key takeaways
- Families who get their first-choice primary school usually start planning about three years early.
- The timeline has four stages: selling, buying, moving and settling in.
- All four stages need to be done before Primary 1 registration opens.
General information only, not financial, legal or tax advice. Figures reflect the data period shown and may since have changed; your own circumstances will differ. Full disclaimer.
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