55 results for 'stamp-duty'
7 Oct 2024 • Home Financing
Property Investment in Singapore: 6 Important Factors to Consider Before Buying
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.
9 May 2024 • Legal & Tax
Understanding the '99 to 1' Loophole: Why You Should Not Decouple Property Just to Avoid ABSD in Singapore
Considering decoupling property to buy ABSD-free investment properties in Singapore? Heard of the 99-to-1 loophole? Read to find out more and if you should decouple your property.
29 Feb 2024 • Legal & Tax
Property Tax Singapore: Property Tax Calculator for HDB Flats and Private Properties (2024)
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.
22 Feb 2024 • Selling
SSD Singapore Guide (2024): What Is Seller’s Stamp Duty, Seller's Stamp Duty Calculator, and More
Seller's Stamp Duty, or SSD, is a tax of up to 12% that Singapore property buyers need to pay if you sell your home within three years of purchasing it. Find out how much Seller's Stamp Duty costs and when you can get exempted from it.
23 Jan 2024 • 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.
13 Sep 2023 • Buying
Guide to Buying Commercial Property in Singapore (2023)
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.
8 Sep 2023 • Buying
BSD Singapore Guide (2024): What is Buyer’s Stamp Duty for Property Buyers?
Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) is a tax of up to 6% incurred upon buying property in Singapore. This article will help you understand the latest BSD rates, when you need to pay it, and when you are exempted.
6 Sep 2023 • Buying
Guide to Buying Your First Investment Property: Singapore or Overseas?
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.
18 Aug 2023 • Legal & Tax
Stamp Duty for Rental Units in Singapore: A Complete Guide (2023)
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).
17 Jul 2023 • Home Financing
How to 'Avoid' ABSD in Singapore: 7 Legal Ways Reduce Your ABSD Payment (2023)
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!