Category Archives: Opinion

TLDR From July 4, 2025, Singapore reinstates Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) rates to 2017 levels, with rates of 16 ...

TLDR The 99-to-1 property ownership split in Singapore, where one spouse holds 99% and the other 1%, is used to reduce Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) when buying multiple properties. Howev ...

TLDR The post-COVID Singapore property market has grown more complex, especially for HDB upgraders facing higher in ...

TLDR Pasir Ris has transformed over the past decade from a quiet beach town into a family-friendly hotspot, driven ...

TLDR Subtenants often mistakenly believe that paying rent consistently guarantees security. However, their rights a ...

TLDR Singapore’s housing policies contribute to its declining birth rate through a complex mix of factors bey ...

TLDR The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), launched in January 2025, is a bilateral effort aimed at s ...

TLDR The URA Draft Master Plan 2025 outlines the creation of 80,000 new homes across more than 10 estates over 10-1 ...

TLDR When buying a condo, many overlook the importance of the Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) and its fi ...

TLDR Singapore’s executive condominiums (ECs) have improved significantly, now matching private condos in design and facilities but at lower prices. In some areas like Punggol, EC resale prices ...

TLDR Older freehold condominiums in Singapore are losing their edge in en‑bloc deals due to several structura ...

TLDR Singapore’s population has reached a record 6.11 million, driven mainly by non-residents rather than loc ...

TLDR The Core Central Region (CCR) property market in Singapore is shifting from luxury trophy assets to practical, lifestyle-driven homes. Buyers now prioritize affordability, family-friendly ameniti ...

TLDR District 15 condos show a nuanced split between old and new developments. Freehold projects have driven much o ...

TLDR The 15-month wait-out rule requires private homeowners to sell their property and wait 15 months before buying ...