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i am a malaysian citizen, i buy for investment purposes. due to weak Malaysian ringgit currently, i would set my budget max at SDG 1mil. what option have i got? I would consider commercial too as there is no foreigner stamp duty.
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Hi Mr. Tang,

For foreigners purchase, a 18% total stamp duty is payable and another 20% for downpayment is required. Total adds up to 38%, hence about 380k for a $1m property, provided you can get 80% loan. Is that something you are open to? For SGD$1m there are also commercial properties to explore but options are a bit limited. Thanks and hope to understand your requirements further so to value-add to your plans.

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Good afternoon Weng Chong,

The initial outlay will be at least 38% of the purchase price if you are going for residential property.

1) 20% downpayment
2) estimated 3% buyer's stamp duty
3) 15% ABSD as foreigner

This will affect your net rental yield.

As for commercial or industrial units, you are right that you will not subject to ABSD. You can opt to go for retail or industrial. Net rental yield usually is better than residential but it still boils down to whether are you able to secure a tenant for each sector.

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Hi Weng Chong,

You may choose to get a residential unit for investment, but with the 18% stamp duty, you can only effectively get a unit worth less than $850k, not a very wise investment choice I reckon.

If you get a commercial property, you still can get one worth about $970k, and have the security of getting longer leases than residential units.

Feel free to contact me at your convenience, and we can carry on from there.

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Hi There
residential properties usually give you better yield in comparing with commercial properties. For commercial properties it more of a long term potential growth. Lets have a thorough discussion, I would be able to share and filter down the projects suitable for you. You can reach me via 91442664  .
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