IRAS doesn't need to do much; all they need to do, is to add 1 more layer of 5% for Buyer Stamp Duty BSD for amount above (says) $1.5M, a threshold for almost all HDB properties but decent sum for private properties. Ie, no change on BSD for properties below $1.5M (says) but 1% more collections for amount above. BTW, they had done the same in Feb 2018, without much fanfare.

Singaporeans are viewed as a practical and savvy bunch, right? When it comes to selling our house (whether it’s an HDB flat or condo), most of us prefer to receive the sale proceeds in cash, rather than having it go into our Central Provident Fund (CPF) accounts. In this article, we’ll show you how much...

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Hugo Xu, Senior District Director at Huttons started his journey into real estate as early as 2007 fresh after completing his National Service. Hugo worked as a part-time property agent while he was still in university. He was able to fund both his studies and living expenses on the part-time income he generated, and gain...

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When buying resale condos in Singapore, is it better to buy an executive condo (EC) after it becomes fully privatised in its 11th year? We compare 5 ECs and their PSF prices against condos in their district. Here are the answers.

Experts believe mortgage interest rates will rise this year, but estimates on by how much will mortgage interest rates go up by differs.

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People with private property may be able to do property value cashing out quickly by taking a term loan or an home equity loan.

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Hot on the heels of every cooling measure announcement in Singapore, the recent one being 16 December 2021, some of you may see e-mailers promoting overseas property projects trying to get your attention. Ever since December 2011, when the first ABSD was introduced (3% for PRs and 10% for foreigners buying their 2nd properties), and...

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The most expensive thing you can buy in Singapore is probably your home. Given that kind of investment, we can appreciate why you’d want to make your home as good...

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Looking for the cheapest freehold condos in Singapore under a million dollars? Here's a list of 17 condos you can check out. We've also included a short explanation on the different condo lease types.

The MOP of over 31,000 HDB flats in Singapore is fulfilled in 2022 and will enter the resale market. Here are our top picks like Toa Payoh Crest, Ghim Moh Edge, and more, as well as a list of flats MOP-ing in 2023.