2023

On 27 April 2023, new cooling measures in Additional Buyers’ Stamp Duty (ABSD) were introduced, with double the taxation on foreigners buying their first and 2nd homes. April’s measures come on the back of an increase in Buyer’s Stamp Duty for high-end properties in February, and an affordability stress-test (and waiting periods for private home…

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Earlier this week, HDB announced a few changes regarding income assessment and housing subsidy. The changes took effect from 9 May 2023 onwards — the same day the HDB Flat Eligibility Letter (HFE) replaced the HDB Loan Eligibility (HLE) letter. Among the changes, the ones that caught our eye are these: How the HDB grants…

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The HDB appointment booking application process for an OBF, BTO or SBF flat in Singapore can be complicated. This article lists down the 5 things to look out for, the full process, outlining the timeline and costs. Learn when to pay the $10 application fee, option fee and more.

The top 10 most popular condos for rent in Q1 2023 include JadeScape and Sophia Hills to City Square Residences and The Sail @ Marina Bay.

HDB SBF or Sale of Balance (SBF) flats have a reputation for being undesirable leftover flats. Here are 3 reasons why that's not always the case. Learn more if you are intending to apply for the Sale of Balance Flats 2023 exercise in May.

The SIBOR rate and SORA rate are reference rates used to determine the home loan rates in Singapore. Learn more about how they affect the home loan rates in this 101 guide.

Renting in Singapore has become a costly affair as rents have sky-rocketed over the course of the pandemic. Will rental prices come down in 2023? Here are 5 things we can expect from the rental market in Singapore this year.

Buying a resale executive condo (EC) comes with its own perks. Resale executive condo prices are usually more affordable than new launches, so it’s suitable for those who want a home with condo facilities but are on a tighter budget.  As a public-private hybrid housing, a resale EC is also closer to full privatisation than…

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Among the May 2023 HDB BTO projects, we’re 99% (pun intended) sure the Kallang/ Whampoa BTO will be a Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) project. It’s located just across the street from a PLH project, Farrer Park Fields BTO, launched in February 2023. *Looking for alternatives to the Kallang/Whampoa BTO? Check out these recently MOP-ed…

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From The Botany at Dairy Farm to Hyll at Holland, here are the top 10 best-selling condos in Q1 2023. Other condos that made the list include major Q1 2023 new launches Sceneca Residence, Terra Hill, and The Botany at Dairy Farm.