Real Estate

Tightened BTO selection rules with safety valves will help genuine buyers: Desmond Lee

From August, first-timer applicants who do not select a BTO flat when invited to do so will lose priority for…

2 years ago

Court settles contested sale of S$838,888 condo unit bought by man and his mistress as investment

The businessman said he owned a few properties at the time and wanted to avoid paying high stamp duty fees,…

2 years ago

CNA Explains: When can HDB compulsorily acquire flats and what does it mean for owners?

When can authorities take back a flat? Is there any compensation, and can the decision be appealed?

2 years ago

Housing demand may shift to HDB resale market after Budget grant boost, say analysts

Budget 2023's measures should alleviate some of the concerns of young families getting their first homes, according to analysts.

2 years ago

Impact of rise in buyers stamp duty falls mainly on luxury properties: Analysts

SINGAPORE: A rise in the buyer's stamp duty (BSD), announced in the Budget on Tuesday (Feb 14), will affect mainly…

2 years ago

Snap Insight: Bigger grants for first-time resale HDB buyers provide relief, but may have knock-on impact on prices

If the grants are taken up by many buyers, the strain on government budgets could mean that taxpayers may be…

2 years ago

Budget 2023: Buyers stamp duty to increase for higher-value properties

SINGAPORE: The buyer's stamp duty rate will increase for both residential and non-residential properties of higher value, Deputy Prime Minister…

2 years ago

Budget 2023: Higher grant for first-time HDB resale flat buyers; additional BTO ballot chance for some

An additional BTO ballot will be given to families with children and young married couples who are buying their first…

2 years ago

6 BTO and 15 resale flats acquired by HDB over minimum occupation period breaches since 2017

There was a public outcry following reports in December 2022 about vacant BTO flats put up for sale online. Read…

2 years ago

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