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A landlord can file a writ of distress to seize the tenant's goods. The tenant has five days to pay or apply to the court to stop the sale. If no application is made, the goods will be sold to cover costs and outstanding rent. If the tenant has abandoned the premises, the landlord may apply to the court to take possession.

Developers must provide home buyers with the following information before accepting the booking fee: detailed plans (location, site, unit floor), floor area breakdown for strata-titled properties, unit and project specifications, authorities' conditions and restrictions, Sale and Purchase Agreement amendments, and past projects by the developer.

DBS predicts that Singapore condo price growth in 2025 will slow to 0% to 1%. The first quarter saw a 0.8% increase in private residential prices, with non-landed properties up by 1% and the Rest of Central Region rising 1.7% quarter-on-quarter and 7.3% year-on-year.

The depreciation rate for a 3-room HDB flat after 20 years is around 3% per year. Initially, the rate of price decline is similar to private properties, but it stabilizes after 20 years. This slower rate is due to government schemes and policies supporting HDB property values.

Engage a property agent, plan finances, search for properties, make an offer, secure an Option to Purchase (OTP) with a deposit, perform due diligence, secure a bank loan, engage a conveyancing firm, exercise the OTP, pay remaining deposit and stamp duties, complete the purchase.

The latest ABSD rates effective from 27th April 2023 are: 1. **Singapore Citizens:** - 2nd property: 20% - 3rd+ properties: 30% 2. **Singapore Permanent Residents:** - 1st property: 5% - 2nd property: 30% 3. **Foreigners:** - Any property: 60%

A PR mother and a 15-year-old Singapore citizen son can buy an HDB resale flat as their family nucleus includes at least one Singapore Citizen, meeting the eligibility criteria.

To pay seller stamp duty, use the IRAS e-Stamping system online, paying via GIRO (registered users) or eNETS (non-registered users). Stamping can also be done at real estate agencies, SingPost service bureaus, or the IRAS Surf Centre.

In 2014, there were approximately 13,000 private residential units, 1,000 commercial units, and 1,700 industrial units transacted in Singapore.

2-room HDB flats can appreciate in price based on market conditions. In Q1 2025, HDB resale prices rose by 1.6% quarter-on-quarter, showing slower growth. In 2024, HDB resale prices grew by 9.6% year-on-year. Appreciation varies by location, age, and amenities.