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Overseas properties are not counted; ABSD is not payable when buying your first residential property in Singapore even if you own property overseas.

For a new launch private property in Singapore, including landed houses, the payment schedule follows the Progressive Payment Scheme with payments required at various stages from booking to completion milestones such as foundation work, reinforced concrete framework, and up to obtaining the Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP). Click for more.

Inspection occurs after resale application submission; applicants are notified of the inspection date in HDB's acceptance letter.

Ground floor units in condos in District 18 (Pasir Ris, Simei, Tampines) may face issues such as noise, less natural light, and security concerns. These factors can affect market demand, possibly influencing resale value or rental yield. Specific condo data indicates mixed impacts.

Singles earning $10,000 monthly exceed the $7,000 income ceiling and cannot buy a BTO flat.

Check property ownership via SLA’s INLIS for a title search, IRAS Valuation List (not always legal owner), or HDB’s My HDBPage with Singpass; agents should verify ownership through official title searches.

Maximum loan tenure for private residential properties is 35 years.

Ask sellers if they’re owners or legal reps, met HDB resale requirements, about upgrading costs or programmes, recess area issues, and if they’ve registered intent to sell.

BSD applies to commercial properties, but ABSD does not. Only Buyer’s Stamp Duty is payable for commercial property purchases, not Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty.

Tanah Merah: 824 units (268 from Sceneca Residence, 556 from Casa Merah). Tampines: 4,119 units (2,203 from Treasure at Tampines, 861 from The Tapestry, 626 from The Alps Residences, 429 from The Jovell). Pasir Ris: 58 units from CASA PASIR RIS.