2022

It’s common knowledge that, when an HDB owner buys a condo unit, they have to fork out an Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) when purchasing a second property. Even if the HDB owner is an upgrader who intends to sell the flat and keep only one property, the ABSD must still be paid within 14...

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So many people misunderstood the CPF system … Which is rather sad. It is one of the best retirement system in the world and makes one responsible for his or her retirement and not kicking down the can down the road.

A committee need to be set up and really rally to get all this flats enbloc and built nicer flats. I mean we will be having lots of tourist coming and going and this blocks don’t really mix well with what’s going to happen after the port are moved out. Nice things are going to happen in the port area and government need to revamp it and give a nice nice back drop

Property in Singapore is a prized asset be it for your own stay or as an investment, but there’s no such thing as a free lunch! Owners have to pay their share of property tax in Singapore every year, and the amount of tax depends on whether the property is owner-occupied, rented out or vacant....

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After our JTC Jurong flats from 1977 story, a reader wrote to us requesting that we look into the history behind a cluster of HDB flats at Spottiswoode Park Road. What’s interesting is that while there are 9 similar-looking “HDB” blocks (blocks 101-110) in that cluster (block 108 is a multi-storey carpark), not all of...

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"Rightsizing" their home was a great decision for Ambun and Azman. Now, the couple, who live with their two sons and daughter-in-law, are happier than ever in their 4-room flat in Henderson Crescent.

Amid the transformation of the Central Business District and its proximity to the Greater Southern Waterfront, Marina One Residences is looking to be a rewarding long-term investment opportunity.

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, many people are looking forward to celebrating with family and friends. The festival marks the beginning of a new moon and new lunar calendar, and what better time to get into the mood of all things new by buying a new house? Discretionary spending has seen a...

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New property cooling measures (15 December 2021) lowered the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) from 60% to 55%, limiting how much home buyers can borrow for their mortgages. This guide covers who is affected by the change and how.

New property cooling measures (15 December 2021) lowered the TDSR; hence affecting how much buyers can borrow for their home loans. Read about how the new property curbs affect your in-principle approval, if at all.