It’s been slightly over a month since the 27 April 2023’s cooling measures came into effect. Since then, foreigners buying any property in Singapore are subject to a 60% Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rate. This is a hefty increase of 30% from the previous rate. For Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs), there is a 5%…
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The May 2023 Serangoon BTO is one of the most anticipated projects for this launch. Because the first (and last time) HDB launched a BTO here was nine years ago for short-lease studio apartments. This means that previously, families could only buy a flat here from the resale market (which commands a premium). But that’s…
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Among the May 2023 HDB BTO projects, a few have generated some buzz. One of them is Parc Meadow BTO, which is located next to the new ACS (Primary) campus. It has the shortest waiting time among the projects launched in this exercise. But the Parc Meadow BTO isn’t the only project launching in the…
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As expected, among the May 2023 HDB BTO projects, this Kallang/ Whampoa BTO is a Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) project. It’s located just across the street from a PLH project, Farrer Park Fields BTO, launched in February 2023. *Looking for alternatives to the Kallang/Whampoa BTO? Check out these recently MOP-ed resale HDB projects near…
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Another highly anticipated project in the May 2023 HDB BTO launch is the Bedok BTO, as it’s been almost seven years since the last launch in the estate. In November 2016, HDB launched three projects here: Bedok Beacon, Bedok North Vale and Bedok South Horizon. What’s more, this May 2023 Bedok BTO will offer 3Gen…
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With the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) hike in April 2023, dual-key units may become more attractive again. Dual-key units comprise a larger main unit and a smaller studio. But they’re legally considered one unit as the main unit and the studio share a foyer and the same address. Such units may appeal to some…
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