Real Estate

From August, first-timer applicants who do not select a BTO flat when invited to do so will lose priority for a year. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Home ownership for Singaporeans continues to be a focus.

The businessman said he owned a few properties at the time and wanted to avoid paying high stamp duty fees, so the property was purchased in his mistress’ name instead.

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

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

SINGAPORE: The buyer’s stamp duty rate will increase for both residential and non-residential properties of higher value, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his Budget speech on Tuesda

SINGAPORE: A rise in the buyer’s stamp duty (BSD), announced in the Budget on Tuesday (Feb 14), will affect mainly high-end luxury properties, property agents and analysts said. Property agents said that there w...

If the grants are taken up by many buyers, the strain on government budgets could mean that taxpayers may be asked to shoulder additional pain, says industry expert Ku Swee Yong.

An additional BTO ballot will be given to families with children and young married couples who are buying their first home. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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