In Singapore’s thriving property market, one of the most important factors every buyer must understand is ABSD (Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty). Introduced as part of the government’s cooling measures, ABSD has become a crucial financial consideration for both locals and foreigners when purchasing real estate. Whether you’re a Singapore Citizen upgrading to your second property, a Permanent...
When buying property in Singapore, one of the first additional costs you’ll encounter is the BSD (Buyer’s Stamp Duty). Every property buyer — whether a Singaporean, Permanent Resident (PR), or foreigner — must pay BSD upon purchasing any property, from HDB flats to private condominiums and even commercial spaces. But how is BSD calculated? How does it differ from other duties like ABSD...
Buying a property in Singapore often involves taking a bank loan — and one of the most important concepts you’ll encounter is the LTV (Loan to Value) ratio. In simple terms, LTV (Loan to Value) determines how much you can borrow from a bank relative to your property’s purchase price or market value. It affects your downpayment, loan eligibility, and even investment strategy. If you’re...
Curious about how Singapore property market is shaping up in the latest two weeks of August 2025? You’re in the right place. This report distills the newest URA data, fresh new-launch insights, and resale market trends into clear takeaways you can actually use. Whether you’re tracking condo prices, hunting for investment hotspots, or weighing long-term strategies, this update highlights the real...
The Singapore property market in August 2025 reflects both resilience and adjustment. Based on URA’s latest statistics and new launch data, three key themes stand out: Private residential prices rose 1.0% in Q2 2025, led by landed (+2.2%) and Core Central Region (CCR) condos (+3.0%). HDB resale demand remains red-hot, with a record 415 million-dollar flats sold in Q2, even as overall resale price...
The Singapore property market continued its steady trajectory into early August 2025. You’ll find insights into price movements, developer launches, resale activity, and emerging policy signals. This update equips you to evaluate new launch condo options and resale trends with data-backed clarity. Executive SummaryNew Launch Condo Market AnalysisResale Market DynamicsGovernment Policy ImpactMarket...
Stay ahead of the curve with this comprehensive Singapore property market analysis, focused on the latest 14 days. This Singapore property market update is essential for anyone considering property investment in Singapore, offering actionable intelligence on new launch condos, resale prices, government policies, and expert predictions for real estate Singapore in 2025. Executive SummaryNew Launch Condo...