All You Need to Know About Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD)
Most homebuyers are familiar with Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) as it applies to all property transactions. However, one less common form of stamp duty when
November 20, 2024
Category: Regulations
A Comprehensive Guide to Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD)
You might have heard about Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD), but what is it exactly? In this article, we will cover everything you need to know
October 9, 2024
August 2024 Property Cooling Measures: What You Need to Know
With the new property cooling measures rolled out on 19 August 2024, there’s a lot to unpack, especially for those of you looking to buy
September 4, 2024
Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) Explained: What Every Homebuyer Should Know
To ensure public housing in prime areas remains accessible and affordable, the Singapore government introduced the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model to curb speculative
August 21, 2024
What You Need To Know About Districts & Regions In Singapore
Have you ever wondered about the districts & regions in Singapore – what the terms OCR, RCR and CCR mean? Different parts of Singapore are
August 14, 2024
Credit Scores: Why It Is Important And How To Improve It?
You may have heard of the term “Credit Score” before, but do you know what it is? It is actually not as complicated as it
August 7, 2024
Decoupling – What And How It Can Help You Buy A Second Property
Following the increase in Additional Buyer Stamp Duty (ABSD) April 2023, Singaporeans must pay 20% ABSD if they intend to purchase a second property. Hence,
July 30, 2024
Auction Bidding – Tips and Tricks
Everyone knows about the 2 main ways to purchase a home – buying directly from a developer or the resale market. But did you know
July 3, 2024
7 Secret Bank Policies Revealed
The considerations for loan approvals are often limited to the regulations / bank policies that you are already aware of, like fulfilling the debt servicing
June 26, 2024
Making Sense of Credit Cards
In a previous article about loans, we touched on the different types of loans that are available to consumers, one of which included a personal
June 19, 2024