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In the latest round of cooling measures announced last month, we saw the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates increased to curb investment demand for residential properties. For Singaporeans and PRs owning a second home, the ABSD rate has been increased to 20% and 30%, respectively. The hike is the steepest for foreigners, as the…

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Making a downpayment for condo is the first step to make when buying a condo in Singapore. Whether you're buying your first private property or upgrading from an HDB flat, learn how much you need to pay upfront in 2023.

Can an HDB flat owner buy a private property? Can private property owners buy an HDB flat? We trawled through Government websites like IRAS and MAS and surveyed 6 top things to consider before owning both types of property in Singapore.

HDB Home Protection Scheme (HPS) is a mortgage-reducing insurance in Singapore that protects CPF members and their families from losing their HDB flat if death, terminal illness or total permanent disability occurs.

With home prices at an all-time high, it can seem like a good time to sell your property. Because there’s a higher likelihood of getting some capital gains.  Earlier this week, 99.co did an article covering condo resale transactions in April 2023 that made a gain of at least 200%. Today, we’re focusing on…

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Developer ABSD deadlines suggest when condos with a large number of unsold units may see discounts. Here are our top 5 picks for condos likely to go on fire sale in Singapore in 2023.

Lately, there were media reports every other week on a new condo launched with a bang. On the other hand, a check on URA monthly data on sales by developers also reveals the fact that the number of returned units from buyers is on the rise. What are returned units to developers? Returned units are... [read more]

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The annual value of your Singapore property is certainly top of mind when assessing property taxes. Here's everything you need to know to value your property in 2023.

Renting in Singapore comes with various costs, and many of them may be hidden to first-timers. Here are the top 5 hidden costs you should be aware of when looking for a room to rent in Singapore in 2023.