26 results for 'housing-grants'
23 Jan 2025 • Buying
HDB Flat Eligibility for BTO and Resale Flats (2025): Guide to HDB Eligibility Schemes in Singapore
HDB flat eligibility has to be fulfilled by those who wish to buy an HDB flat in Singapore. For instance, to qualify for a 3-room BTO flat, your household income cannot exceed $7,000 or $14,000, depending on the project.
3 Sep 2024 • Home Financing
How Much Do HDB Studio Apartments For the Elderly in Singapore Cost? (2024)
Should a senior go for a short-term 2-room Flexi, Community Care Apartment, or 3-room HDB flat? We looking at factors such as HDB elderly studio apartment price.
22 Aug 2024 • Home Financing
HDB Grant Eligibility and CPF Housing Grant Amounts for Singaporean Homebuyers (2024)
CPF Housing Grant eligibility is top of mind for most first-time homebuyers in Singapore. Read our full analysis of the various CPF grant for HDB grant eligibility, including that of the Half Housing Grant, CPF grant for BTO, and grants for resale flats in 2024.
20 Aug 2024 • Buying
BTO vs Resale Price Breakdown: Which HDB Flat Type Should Singles Buy in Singapore (2024)
BTO vs resale flat? Which should you buy in Singapore? Are 2-room or 3-room flats more worth it? In this guide, we break down the costs to find out which is a better financial decision.
12 Jun 2023 • Buying
LGBTQ Housing in Singapore: 5 Options for Gay Families (2023)
LGBTQ housing in Singapore is not as straightforward for gay couples. Here's your ultimate guide to the 5 ways you can buy a house as an LGBTQ person with your partner.
16 May 2023 • Buying
HDB Open Booking of Flats (OBF): Should I Buy an OBF, SBF, or HDB Resale Flat? (2023)
What is HDB Open Booking of Flats? How are HDB OBF units different from Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) units and HDB resale flats? We analyse the pros and cons of these HDB flats to help you make the best choice when buying a house in Singapore in 2023.
28 Apr 2023 • Buying
Frequently Asked Questions about Property in Singapore
Whether it's you're a newly married couple looking for your first home, or a growing family looking to upgrade your property, or a retiree looking for a cosier place after your children have left the nest, here are some commonly asked property questions about owning a property in Singapore.
17 Mar 2023 • Renting
HDB Public Rental Scheme: Can I Rent an HDB Flat from the Government? (2023)
HDB's Public Rental Scheme aids those who cannot afford to buy a home or rent from the open market. This article covers HDB rental application procedure, rental costs which vary between $26 to $275, and more.
15 Feb 2023 • Buying
Budget 2023 Singapore: Increased BSD Rates, More CPF Housing Grants, and More
In the Budget 2023 statement on 14 February 2023, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced increased Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) rates, up to 6% and 5% for residential and non-residential properties, respectively, among other announcements such as increased CPF housing grant amounts for first-timer families and singles buying HDB resale flats.
1 Sep 2022 • Home Financing
Buying A Property With A Friend: Should You Do It in Singapore?
Should you buy a house with a friend in Singapore? Most people buy property with their spouse or family. We weigh the pros and cons of taking the less trodden path of buying property with a friend.