2023

In most rentals, it's the tenant who needs to foot the household bills. Here's a handy guide to set up a utilities account in Singapore.

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I'm happy that I no longer stay in Pine Grove. Be aware of the NO PARKING sign all around possible access near any building blocks. On average the MC clamps 1-2 cars PER DAY and request for 75+gst to release the car. The paint on the floor is NOT obvious especially from driver's view. CAUTION!! Ps. gym is not free even for resident, 1 SGD per entry. PPs. a lot of mosquito, last year dengue red zone for a loooong time and made me got dengue PPPs. Residents like to complaint. Take photos and sent to MC. Especially for blk 1N. Watch out.

May 2023 BTO and SBF launches have been extended till 8 June 2023 after applicants expressed issues with the HDB Flat Portal. Meanwhile, even with high ownership rates and a robust economy, Singapore is still plagued by affordable housing concerns.

The current high interest rate environment has seen increases in the monthly mortgage payments for homeowners in Singapore servicing their property with floating rate bank loans. Learn what we can expect of Singapore mortgage rates in 2023.

Rental scams have been on the rise in Singapore as the rental market remains red-hot and rents soar. The number of home rental scams increased from 192 to 979 cases from 2021 to 2022. Here are 6 tips on how to avoid rental scams.

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Need to know for first time BTO buyer applying for enhanced housing grant application. HLE letter approved as flat application before 9 May 2023. The applicant need to be working with salary at point for first BTO appointment to book the new flat for the EHG application eligibility with HLE letter. Or EHG eligibility is based on applicant salary during application for the BTO at sale launch with HLE letter.

In reply to <a href="https://www.99.co/singapore/insider/hdb-silver-housing-bonus-scheme-cpf-retirement/#comment-224495">Bakar Bin Osman</a>. SBF are limited available balance flats from past BTOs. Try BTOs, as an elderly, you have better chances, especially if your current flat is within 4km of your BTO flat. Im married, above 55yrs of age, within 4km of my current flat, applied for 2rm flexi, in nov BTO tengah, & got it within 1st attempt. My friend applied the same and got it within the 1st attempt too. Please try it on may or aug bto.

It’s been slightly over a month since the 27 April 2023’s cooling measures came into effect. Since then, foreigners buying any property in Singapore are subject to a 60% Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rate. This is a hefty increase of 30% from the previous rate. For Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs), there is a 5%…

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Are there ways to avoid ABSD? We explore who is exempted from ABSD and the 7 ways you can legally 'avoid' paying ABSD in Singapore. Just a reminder that tax evasion is illegal!