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Hi, I am a US citizen and would like to purchase investment property in singapore. I am not sure how to proceed and got confused with all the housing terminology. So, what is the difference between HDB and Freehold? Also, why is the HDB flats cheaper than condos? Can foreigners buy properties in singapore? what are the rules and regs? thanks in advance for your help.
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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good morning! Foreigners are only eligible to purchase condominium and apartments in Singapore. HDB are public housing which only Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent residents are eligible to purchase. Freehold is one of the strata titled tenure terms. Others will be 99 years, 999 years etc which also meant how long you can hold on to the unit. Foreigners will be subject to additional buyer's stamp duty of 15% (of purchase price) plus buyer's stamp duty of 3% x purchase price -$5400 (which is applicable to all buyers). Other costs could be valuation fees, legal fees, stamp duty for mortgage etc. Hope it helps! If you need any assistance in property purchase, feel free to email me. Cheers! Warmest Regards, YT TAN 陈永达 | ACCA Graduate, RES Senior District Manager R043025D ECG Property Pte Ltd (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of ECG Group of Companies) Estate Agent no. L3009759F Blk 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #05-508 S (310190) (M): +65 9111 5171  (E): yt.lovelyhomes@gmail.com (W): www.yttan.com (W): yttan.stproperty.com.sg/ (W) www.lovelyhomes.com.sg (W) www.ecgproperty.com Read More
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Alfred Chee 徐仲宏
Hi, I have recently served a US citizen investor to purchase a Singapore property for investment. Please give me a call and I can share suitable properties for your investment needs. My pleasure to assist. Hope to hear from you soon. Cheers, Alfred DTZ 65-96428496  cheealfred@gmail.com Read More
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Joanne Chia 谢诗琳
Good day sir / madam ...............As a usa citizen , you pay the lowest stamp duty among property buyers due to free trade agreement .................. However You are not eligible for cheaper housing such as hdb.............the cheapest house will cost you 7 hundred thousand onwards..........feel free to contact me for a no obligations chat for your housing needs ............joanne chia..........huttons property..........hp 8333 3327  ............chia_joanne@yahoo.com.sg Read More
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Thea Hoi Shu Min
Good day to you! I will love to assist you with your property transaction. Feel free to contact me at 81255537  or email me at thea.hoism@gmail.com for further discussion. Hope to hear from you soon. Warmest Regards, Thea Hoi Shu Min/ERA Read More
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