When 33-year-old Singaporean “Nellie” and his partner decided to settle down and jointly buy a new home together, he knew it would propel their relationship to the next phase of their lives. However, the circumstances he was in didn’t seem helpful at first. After working for 17 years in the maritime industry (his partner worked...
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When 33-year-old Singaporean “Nellie” and his partner decided to settle down and jointly buy a new home together, he knew it would propel their relationship to the next phase of their lives. However, the circumstances he was in didn’t seem helpful at first. After working for 17 years in the maritime industry (his partner worked...
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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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