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Buyer stamp duty is one of the earliest and most important costs when buying property in Singapore. This 2026 guide explains current BSD rates, how calculations work, payment deadlines, penalties, and how buyers can plan upfront costs with confidence using calculators and clear timelines.

Seller Stamp Duty in Singapore can come as a shock if you sell too soon. This 2026 guide explains SSD holding periods, updated rates for homes bought from 4th July, 2025, how IRAS calculates SSD using the higher of sale price or market value, plus key exemptions for HDB, private, and industrial property sellers.

Decoupling tax in Singapore is often discussed by property owners looking to manage ABSD exposure when buying another home. This 2026 guide explains how property decoupling works, current ABSD rules, eligibility conditions, common mistakes, and alternative strategies, helping owners understand costs, compliance, and whether decoupling is the right move.

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.

New to property tax in Singapore? Here's the lowdown of everything you need to know, including the latest one-off tax rebate happening in 2024.

Stamp duty for rental units is necessary for renters in Singapore, whether you rent a bedroom or an entire unit. Payment must be made within 14 days of the tenancy agreement being signed in Singapore (30 days if signed overseas).

About 90% of Singaporeans already own at least one property. On top of that, many aspire to buy a second property for investment purposes. To assess if you can truly afford it, you must consider restrictions like ABSD, TDSR, and more.

Buying commercial property in Singapore means you do not have to pay ABSD for your property purchase. For those looking to buy commercial property as an investment or for your own business, here are 10 things to know before your purchase.

Investing in your first property? Read about the regulations around property investment in Singapore (i.e. ABSD, Seller's Stamp Duty, etc) so you can decide if you should go for foreign property investment or expand your real estate portfolio locally.

Are there ways to avoid ABSD? We explore who is exempted from ABSD and the 7 ways you can legally 'avoid' paying ABSD in Singapore. Just a reminder that tax evasion is illegal!