Q2 2026 URA data confirms Singapore’s residential market has cleaved into three distinct segments: CCR and landed accelerating, RCR softening, and HDB resale falling for a second quarter while million-dollar transactions hit a record. Here is what the split means for buyers, owners, and en bloc watchers.
In short: yes — foreigners can buy most private residential property in Singapore, including condos and apartments, with no approval
In short: Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) is a tax charged on top of the standard Buyer’s Stamp Duty when
UPDATED 10 September 2026: The Land Titles (Strata) (Amendment) Bill was read in Parliament on 8 September 2026 with a tiered consent-threshold structure that puts Pine Grove’s 67.5% signature count within 2.5 points of the new 70% bar. Original analysis of Pine Grove’s fifth en bloc attempt and the wildcard bill below.
A 99-year leasehold property gives you the right to use the land for 99 years, after which it returns to
PM Wong raised the HDB BTO income ceiling from S$14,000 to S$16,000 and the EC ceiling to S$18,000 at NDR 2026 — the first adjustment since 2019. Plus extra ballots for first-timer families with children. Here is what changes for BTO, HDB resale, EC, and private condo buyers across the rest of 2026.
A practical framework for choosing the right Singapore home — budget, location, tenure, and the trade-offs between new launches and resale condos.
