Buying Guide
Buying Guide articles from AI Property.
How Much Do You Really Need to Buy a Condo in Singapore? Down Payment, TDSR and Stamp Duty
How much cash and CPF you really need to buy a condo in Singapore in 2026: the 25% down payment and 5% cash rule, the TDSR loan limit, Buyer's Stamp Duty, and the full upfront cost on a $2 million example.
01 Jul 2026
How HDB Upgraders Avoid ABSD in 2026: Sell-First vs Decoupling
How Singapore HDB upgraders legally avoid or recover ABSD in 2026: the sell-first route, the buy-first 6-month remission, why you cannot decouple an HDB, and how decoupling works for private owners.
30 Jun 2026
The Crab Bucket Effects
Crab Mentality Part 1 - Buyers (Are you one of them?)
08 Jun 2026
The New Reality of Singapore Property Buying in 2026
PSP: The Real Reason Your Parents Are Co-Signing Your Condo
27 May 2026
Drop Out ECs
Is It Worth Waiting for Drop-Out Executive Condominium (EC) Units?
20 May 2026
How to Negotiate a New Launch Condo in Singapore: Pre-Launch and Launch
Can you negotiate a new launch condo price in Singapore? It depends on the stage. Here is how developers price by demand at pre-launch and at launch, and where buyers actually have room.
18 May 2026
Buying Property in Singapore as a Foreigner: The Complete 2026 Guide
What foreigners can and cannot buy in Singapore, the 60% ABSD reality, who qualifies for FTA exemption, financing options for non-residents, and the actual buying timeline.
15 May 2026