November 8, 2021

These days, CPF may as well stand for Causing Persistent Fights. Nothing sours the mood faster than bringing up this sore topic. The only way to make it worse is to discuss how CPF is used for home loans. Here’s some clarity on the common issues: 1. You can only use your CPF for HDB...

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In reply to <a href="https://www.99.co/singapore/insider/common-misconceptions-using-cpf-housing/#comment-152750">Chong Yin Leng</a>. You can use the full 10% downpayment with CPF. For more information, you can refer to this article https://www.99.co/singapore/insider/everything-guide-payment-timeline-bto-flat/ As for the grant, you can get up to $25,000 with an income range of $2,001 to $2,250, or up to $22,500 with an income range of $2,251 to $2,500. You can read more about it here https://www.hdb.gov.sg/residential/buying-a-flat/new/schemes-and-grants/cpf-housing-grants-for-hdb-flats/single-singapore-citizen-scheme

Amidst health risks and market volatility, sound financial planning has become more essential than ever. According to a survey by Franklin Templeton, the ongoing pandemic has not dampened investor sentiment among young adults aged 18 to 35 years old. Eighty per cent of the respondents already have investments while 88 per cent are considering investing...

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Someone has paid more than James Dyson to buy a penthouse in Singapore, making it the most expensive in Singapore. According to Business Times, a penthouse unit at Les Maisons Nassim was sold for S$75 million in late October. At the quantum price of S$75 million, this has beaten the S$73.8 million reportedly paid by...

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$39.43 billion was collected in tax revenue for April to September 2021, up from $23.72 billion collected in the same period in FY20.

Joint Singles Scheme or the regular HDB Single Scheme: which one should you choose if you're buying a flat in Singapore as a single applicant? Read all about buying an HDB flat as a single, including flat options and grants.