In the real estate scene in Singapore, TOP is usually used to refer to the date that you can move into a newly-completed development. More specifically, a Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) is a permit that allows homeowners to occupy the building temporarily when the key requirements are met. This is because it may take some...
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Stamp duty – it’s one of the many additional but often-overlooked costs associated with buying property. Stamp duty refers to the tax relating to the purchase or lease of a property. In Singapore, it is payable to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Since 2018, stamp duty has been used as one of many...
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Due to construction delays, the government announced in July that you can now appeal for BTO cancellation without incurring penalties. HDB will then assess your situation before waiving the forfeitures. Applicable situations include having to buy a resale flat due to urgent housing needs (e.g. due to a baby on the way). Typically, there are...
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In this series entitled Agent Success Stories, we sit down with agency leaders to find out their side of the story. From their humble beginnings to the challenges they have faced on the road to success, we learn that a career in the real estate industry is one filled with boundless opportunities – if you...
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HDB resale prices have increased for 15 straight months, reaching an all-time high in September 2021. As stated in our Flash Report for September 2021, prices are now 0.8% higher than the previous peak in April 2013. Month-on-month, HDB resale prices have increased by 0.9%, increasing 0.6% in mature estates and 1.1% in non-mature estates....
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A new exhibition and series of talks at Alliance Française de Singapour examines the influence of a French-Swiss design master, at work a century ago, on the city we inhabit today. Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret but assuming the moniker Le Corbusier (or ‘the crow-like one’) aged 33 in 1920, this pioneer of modern architecture reshaped our...
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Over the past few weeks, we’ve been seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases in Singapore. To reduce the strain on the healthcare system, those who test positive and meet certain criteria are placed on home recovery. This includes those who are: Fully vaccinated Aged 12 to 69 years old Have no or mild symptoms Have...
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