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6 Exemptions from Seller’s Stamp Duty

The Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD) is an unavoidable cost when it comes to selling a property, but fret not! You might be surprised to know that there are exemptions from it. For example, you will not have to pay the SSD when selling your flat, if you meet the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) befor...

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What to Do Before Exercising Option to Purchase

Exercising the Option to Purchase (OTP) is a major step on any home buyer’s journey. Once the OTP has been issued by the home seller, the buyer will be granted exclusive rights to purchase the home at a pre-approved price. 

Because the OTP is legally binding, buyers are obliged...

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MAS Waives TDSR Limits for Deferred Mortgage Payments

As of 7 April 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has waived the total debt servicing ratio (TDSR) limits for deferred mortgage repayments. The loan deferment measures were announced by the MAS as part of an industry-wide package to prevent delinquencies and bankruptcies amid the pand...
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