ABSD

THE LEVEL GROUND

Meet rental demand by letting developers keep ownership of some condo units without hefty penalties

2026-06-22T04:15:59.000Z
Evidence showed the parties intended the 99-1 ratio to reflect both their legal and beneficial ownership of the property.

Apex court rejects resulting trust claim in 99-1 condo dispute

2026-05-21T02:32:21.000Z
A couple has sued ERA, one of its agents and a law firm for S$731,212 over a 99-to-1 transaction at One Pearl Bank (pictured) in December 2022.

Couple sues ERA, agent and law firm for S$731,212 over alleged misrepresentation in ‘99-1’ property deal

2026-03-26T10:18:14.000Z
There should be an exemption of ABSD for locals purchasing a second property, says Huttons Asia CEO Mark Yip.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Property players call for lower ABSD on foreign buyers, review of EC income and loan caps

2026-01-14T05:34:11.000Z
Condo buying by foreigners and investors could jump if ABSD is relaxed.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Imagining a housing market without ABSD

2025-12-29T02:20:46.000Z
Neo Say Chuan and his wife Tiong Bock Lian allege that they were induced by the salesperson’s representations into buying a unit in The Gazania using the two-step 99-1 structure.

Anthony Law, PropNex Realty salesperson rebut allegations in lawsuit involving 99-1 deal

2025-12-03T11:53:46.000Z
Amid some countries erecting trade barriers and multilateralism being undermined, Singapore could do well to build closer ties with rich foreigners.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Singapore wins when a foreigner pays S$6,274 psf for a luxury condo here

2025-10-13T03:09:05.000Z
Speaking at International Built Environment Week, Chee Hong Tat says: "As the projects grow more complex, the range of professional competencies required also (grows) significantly."

New licensing regime from 2028 for supervision of large-scale building works: Chee Hong Tat

2025-09-03T11:29:05.000Z
Levies on additional cars would not be effective as only 5% of households here own more than one car, says Elaine Koh, director for private and shared mobility at the Ministry of Transport.

Car ownership in Singapore is progressive through additional registration fee: MOT 

2025-08-04T23:00:00.000Z
The rise in property tax collected in FY2024 is attributable to the higher rates and rising valuations.

Stamp duty takings up 9.5% to S$6.4 billion in FY2024 after two years of decline

2025-08-03T08:58:26.000Z