For a private condo purchase under current MAS/LTV rules at time of writing:
Downpayment: 25% of purchase price
5% cash
20% cash and/or CPF OA
Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) – payable in cash/CPF
Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) – if applicable
Legal fees – approx. $2k–$4k
Valuation fee (resale) – approx. $300–$500
Maintenance deposit / advance MCST fees
Home insurance & fire insurance
Renovation & furnishing costs (if any)
Happy to run through a full affordability breakdown if you like, just share your profile.
Warm regards,
Amethyst Teo
Realtor since 2013
SRI Pte Ltd
Estate Basics
Singapore Real Estate (Rentals, HDB, Private Condo)
CEA Registration No: R052728B
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+65 8201 9831
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I am Amethyst Teo, a Singapore Realtor since 2013.
I work across rentals, resale homes, and long term property planning, and have supported over 1000 families with their rental and sales decisions over the past decade.
My work focuses on:
• Rentals for tenants and landlords seeking clear terms and smooth outcomes
• First time buyers looking for undervalued and sustainable properties
• Resale owners who want real exposure through a network of agents.
Clients often work with me for my planning approach. I focus on clarity before transactions, realistic expectations, and long term decision making rather than rushed outcomes.
Over the years, I have helped many clients and close friends purchase their first property before 35 through careful planning. In several cases, this led to S$500k or more in accumulated value over time, without excessive risk taking.
I am based in Singapore and work with both HDB and private properties.
You can find more about my work at Estate Basics.
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