153 results for 'private-property'
12 Mar 2026 • Home Financing
Why Do People Buy Property In Singapore Under Their Children's Names, and Should You? (2026)
In 2019, it was reported that there is a growing trend of wealthy Singaporeans buying properties in their children’s name. Why do they do it and should you follow suit? The latest ABSD (Trust) changes on 9 May 2022 sees a 35% tax levied on those who buy properties under their child's names in Singapore.
12 Mar 2026 • Buying
URA Space: Learn to Read Singapore's URA Master Plan in 4 Easy Steps (2026)
Using URA Space, learn how to read the URA Master Plan. Here's a 4 step guide on how to understand this essential tool so all homeowners and investors can understand what's to come for land use in Singapore.
3 Mar 2026 • Selling
Exclusive Agent Agreements: Top 5 Reasons Singapore Property Sellers Should Consider Them (2026)
Signing an exclusive agent agreement can be useful when selling your property in Singapore. We weigh the pros and cons of using multiple estate agents and getting an exclusive agency agreement to market your home in 2024.
17 Nov 2025 • Selling
HDB MOP Rules (2025): Guide to Minimum Occupation Period for BTO and Resale Flats in Singapore
The MOP of your resale flat, or Minimum Occupation Period, is a period (usually 5 years) during which you can't sell your flat, rent out the entire unit, or buy a new property in Singapore. Find out more about MOP here.
9 Nov 2025 • Buying
ABSD Singapore Rates (2025): Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty Guide for 2nd Property, PRs and Foreigners
Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) for Singapore citizens buying their second and subsequent properties is 20% to 30%; permanent residents, foreigners and entities have to pay 5% to 65% from 27 April 2023 onwards.
6 Nov 2025 • Buying
Option to Purchase (OTP) for Private and HDB Properties in Singapore: Guide for 2025
An Option to Purchase (OTP) is an agreement between a buyer and seller, signed by the buyer when they decide to buy the property at the agreed price in Singapore. Read about the procedures for both private property and HDB OTPs.
4 Jul 2025 • Selling
Selling HDB Timeline and Condo: Here's What the Property Sale Process in Singapore Is Like
The selling HDB timeline and selling condo timeline depend on a number of factors, including how long it takes for sellers and buyers to agree on a price, and how fast paperwork gets sorted. Read for 6 tips to sell your condo or HDB flat faster in 2024.
29 Nov 2024 • Buying
As Seen on Home Run: Singapore: View These Luxurious Homes
If you caught Home Run: Singapore’s finale, you might be able to relate with the buyers who appreciate the finer things in life. And if you’re like us and enjoy day-dreaming about fancy homes, we’ve put together a list of properties priced between $10 million to $20 million that can be found right here in Singapore.
24 Oct 2024 • Selling
Selling Your 5 Years MOP HDB Flat Before Upgrading Your Property in Singapore: Is It a Good Idea?
Your MOP is over and you’re looking to upgrade from your HDB flat. But should you sell your original HDB first? We take a deep dive into this question here.
27 Jul 2024 • Home Financing
Understanding the Non-Citizen Spouse Scheme in 2024: Guide to Buying Your First Home as a Singaporean-Foreigner Couple
As of 2022, about a third of citizen marriages in Singapore involved locals and foreigners. If you're a mixed-nationality couple, what are your housing options?
