How can I buy property in Singapore

You must meet specific requirements to purchase property. For HDB flats, there are eligibility conditions such as citizenship, age, and forming a valid family nucleus. Applicants must not own or dispose of any other residential property within 30 months before the application and until they take possession of the flat. For new HDB flats, you must be a Singapore Citizen and include at least one other Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident in your family nucleus.

If you are a Singapore Permanent Resident, you can buy a resale HDB flat jointly with another SPR or Singapore Citizen. SPR households with no Singapore Citizen owner must wait three years from the date they become SPRs before buying a resale flat.

For any property purchase, be aware of relevant stamp duties:
• Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) applies to all property transactions.
• Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) applies based on your residency status and the number of properties you already own.

Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and foreigners can also purchase private property. However, foreigners who wish to buy certain types of landed property (outside Sentosa Cove) typically need special permission from the Singapore Land Authority.