Recently, the issue of resale levy was thrown into the spotlight. Earlier in May, TODAY had published an opinion letter by a reader urging the HDB to relook at the resale levy. He explained that he has been living in his HDB flat for nearly 40 years, and is interested in buying another flat. But...

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A Redditor who identifies as a “sexy single” posted a thread on Reddit asking other singles in Singapore, sexy or otherwise, whether they would choose to buy an older but cheaper flat or a newer but costlier one. The thread garnered more than a hundred comments, with an overwhelming majority of commenters stating that they...

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Are there ways to avoid ABSD? Don't worry, we're not suggesting illegal methods. Here are 7 ways to avoid ABSD in Singapore.

In 2019, it was reported that there is a growing trend of wealthy Singaporeans buying properties in their children’s name. Why do they do it and should you follow suit? The latest ABSD (Trust) changes on 9 May 2022 sees a 35% tax levied on those who buy properties under their child's names in Singapore.

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Although the higher interest rates can affect some homeowners, the proportion of non-performing mortgages has remained low.

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The HDB May 2022 BTO season is upon us and it’s highly likely HDB will announce the launch details anytime soon. If you need a refresher, check out our BTO overview or individual neighbourhood analyses for Bukit Merah, Queenstown, Toa Payoh, Jurong West and Yishun. They include video tours of the neighbourhoods as well! As...

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Singapore mortgage rates have almost doubled in the last six months because of global effort by central banks to combat inflation.

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During the May Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned Singaporeans to be prepared for more economic challenges in the year ahead. Because there may be a recession within the next two years. As a small island country, the fate of Singapore is intertwined with and affected by the destinies of many countries. We... [read more]

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When it comes to the HDB BTO application, being a first-timer applicant gives you a lot of benefits. Not only can you qualify for a higher grant amount, but you get more priority too (read: better chance of securing a queue number). First-timer applicant benefits for HDB BTO Enhanced CPF Housing Grant of up to...

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