29 results for 'singapore-citizen'
24 Jan 2025 • Buying
Can PRs Buy HDB Flats in Singapore? (2025)
"Can PR buy HDB Flat in Singapore?" and "Can PR buy resale HDB flat?" are questions many may wonder. HDB resale flat eligibility and ownership are rights granted to every SPR. But they do come with some restrictions. Find out more.
19 Feb 2024 • Buying
Budget 2024 Singapore: PPHS (Open Market) Voucher, Property Tax Annual Value (AV) Revisions, and More
The Singapore Budget 2024 statement included numerous property related announcements. Here are the top 5 Budget 2024 announcements property seekers and homeowners should take note of.
10 Nov 2023 • Home Improvement
How to Clean Your Room After COVID Isolation in Singapore: Here Are 6 Best Practices (2023)
Don't know how to clean your room after COVID isolation in Singapore? Check out our guide for 6 best practices to follow.
24 Aug 2023 • Buying
Singles BTO and Resale Options: 3 Single Singaporeans React to NDR 2023
Singles BTO and HDB resale options have expanded, thanks to the NDR 2023 announcements. What do single Singaporeans think of the HDB changes? We asked 3 of them to find out.
24 Aug 2023 • Buying
Joint Singles Scheme, HDB Singles Scheme: All the HDB Flat Types Singles Will Be Eligible to Buy Soon (2023)
Joint Singles Scheme and HDB Singles Scheme: eligible single Singaporeans can buy HDB flats by themselves or with other singles. And since the National Day Rally 2023, singles can soon buy more HDB flat types. Read on for the full breakdown.
28 Apr 2023 • Buying
Housing Options for Single PRs: What Can You Buy?
If you're a single PR looking to buy a property in Singapore, here's what permissible and off-limits. Don't forget you have to pay at least 5% ABSD tax for your property purchase.
18 Oct 2022 • Home Financing
Singapore Home Loans 101: Breaking Down The Basics
Unlike ordering your kopi-c or chicken rice, home loans aren’t as straightforward. There’s just a lot of industry jargon out there: lock-in periods, subsidies, fixed interest rates, floating interest rates, and more. Whether you’re planning to buy an HDB or viewing private properties, we’re here to answer all your home loan questions. Keep reading to learn more about the home loan basics in Singapore.
14 Sep 2022 • Buying
Singapore Property Cooling Measures 2022: Why Are Some Buyers Looking At More Expensive Properties Now?
The Singapore property cooling measures announced on September 2022 saw LTV limits and higher TDSR and Mortgage Servicing Ratio, making it harder to buy property. But according to the latest Singapore Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2022, instead of postponing or adjusting their budget, some buyers are considering buying more expensive properties. Why? Find out.
2 Sep 2022 • Buying
HDB Single Scheme in Singapore: Should You Buy a New Launch HDB BTO or Resale Flat in 2022?
HDB Single Scheme allows singles above 35 to own their HDB flat in Singapore. Read this to decide whether a BTO or resale flat is better for you and learn what grants you can get.
29 Jul 2022 • Your Home Journeys
First Time Home Buyer Mistakes: 5 Lessons Learnt the Hard Way and How to Avoid Them
Zaimie, an art educator, realised he needed his own space after years of sharing a room with his sister. Once he turned 35, he purchased a 4-room resale flat in Bukit Panjang. While he had it all planned out in his head, executing it was a whole different story. He encountered his share of unprofessional agents and shady interior designers before moving into his ideal home.