Singapore Property Guides
Buying or selling a house can be challenging and frustrating, thus we are here to help. Learn from our in-depth property guides, and tips about ins and out of Singapore real estate from Pinnacle.
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Buying Guides
- Complete Guide to Buying HDB Resale Flat
- Singapore HDB Resale Flat Price Guide
- Where are the HDB Jumbo Flats in Singapore?
- Stamp Duty in Singapore: Everything You Need to Know
- Cost of Purchasing and Owning a Property in Singapore
- Freehold Vs Leasehold Property: Which is Better?
- 5 Reasons Why Resale Properties Are Better Investment Property Than New Launches
- REITs vs. Physical Properties in Singapore: Which Is the Smarter Investment?
- Five Things First-time Property Buyers Must Look Out for
- Does it Make Sense to Spend All the Funds in Your CPF OA on Your HDB Flat?
- HDB Built-to-Order (BTO) and Resale Flats: Everything You Need to Know
- Ultimate Guide to Purchasing Residential New Launches
- Good Class Bungalows – Everything You Need to Know
- 4 Examples of How CPF Accrued Interest Can Impact You
- Complete Guide on HDB Valuation for Resale Flats
- Are Divorcees Allowed to Rent or Buy an HDB Flat?
- How does HDB Resale Levy Impact Second-Time Property Buyers?
- Decoupling to Avoid Paying Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD)
- Buying a House in Distressed Sales Through Property Auction
- Seven (7) Most Important Terms in New Launch Sale & Purchase Agreements That You Should Pay Close Attention To
- How & What to Pay when Buying a Property in Singapore?
- What Does It Mean to Purchase Property on an “As is Where is” Basis?
- What You Need to Know Prior to Exercising Your Option to Purchase (OTP)
- Buying Your Second Residential Property: Everything You Need to Know
- Can I Use CPF Monies to Pay for Second or Subsequent Properties in Singapore?
- What Types of Residential Properties Can Foreigners Buy in Singapore?
- The “Sell One, Buy Two” Strategy: Everything You Need to Know
- What is En Bloc in Singapore & Why Do They Garner So Much Interest?
- Executive Condominiums (ECs) in Singapore: Everything You Need to Know
- Do Homebuyers Need a Real Estate Agent to Purchase a House?
- HDB’s Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS): Everything You Need to Know
- 20 Condo Developments with Strata-Landed Houses That Foreigners Can Own
- ABSD Requirements when Transferring Residential Property into a Living Trust
- HDB Flats Reaching MOP in 2022: Appealing North Region Developments You May Want to Consider
- How Long is the Defects Liability Period on Your Property in Singapore?
- HDB Flats Reaching MOP in 2022: Appealing West Region Developments You May Want to Consider
- Four Things to Understand When Investing in Property
- CPF Housing Grants – How Much Can You Get When Buying an Resale HDB Flat?
- Complete Guide to HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) Letter
Selling Guides
- HDB Enhanced Contra Facility: Complete Sale and Purchase of Two HDB Resale Flat At The Same Time
- How to Sell Property Fast in a Buyer’s Market?
- How Can HDB Flat "Owners" Deal with Lease Decay?
- Selling Properties in Singapore: Should I DIY or Engage a Property Agent?
- How to Sell Your HDB Flat On Your Own?
- How to Price Your Property Right?
- Cash Over Valuation (COV) – What is It? How does it affect your HDB resale value?
- Five Tips to Increase Value of Your Property
- CPF Refunds: What Happens When You Sell Your Flat Before and After Age 55
- HDB Minimum Occupation Period (MOP): Everything Flat Owners Need to Know
- Should You Offer an Agent Exclusive Rights or Engage Multiple Agents to Sell Your Property?
- Timeline for Completion of an En Bloc Sale in Singapore
- 5 Mistakes People Often Make When Selling Their First Home
Renting Guides
- Ultimate Guide to Renting Out Your HDB Flat Without Engaging an Agent
- Ultimate Guide to Renting Out Your Private Residential Property Without Engaging an Agent
- Seven (7) Clauses in Tenancy Agreement That You Should Pay Close Attention To
- Writs of Distress Can Help Landlords Collect Unpaid Rent from Tenants
- Guide to the Most Frequently Used Terms in Commercial Office Leases in Singapore
- How to Resolve Disputes Involving Commercial Leases in Singapore?
- Are Airbnb Short-Term Rentals Legal in Singapore?
- Letters of Intent (LOI) for Lease of Property in Singapore: Everything You Need to Know
- How Landlords in Singapore Can Evict Problematic Tenants
- Rights of Tenants & Landlords in Singapore
- How to Deal with a Landlord Who Refuses to Refund Your Security Deposit?
- How to Resolve Landlord-Tenant Disputes in Singapore?
- What is Considered Fair Wear and Tear? And Who is Liable, Landlords or Tenants?
- Is a Real Estate Agent Necessary for Finding and Securing Rental Unit?
- Rental Guide for Foreigners Planning on Moving to Singapore
- How to Apply for (Temporary) Change of Use for HDB and Private Shophouse and Other Commercial Properties
Legal Guides
- What “Lodging a Caveat” Means in a Property Sale and Purchase Transaction
- What is Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP)?
- Co-ownership of Property: Joint Tenancy or Tenancy In-Common?
- What is Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
- When Do You Need Power of Attorney (PoA)?
- How to Convert Joint Tenancy to Tenancy-in-Common?
- Is Stamp Duty Payable On Inherited Property?
- Transferring Your Matrimonial Property to Your Ex-Spouse in a Divorce
- Two Types of Transfer of Property Ownership as a Gift in Singapore
- How is Your HDB Flat Divided in a Divorce?
- 8 Estate Planning Tools in Singapore for Peace of Mind
- Importance of Having a Written Will
- Who is Responsible for Paying Medical Bills & Mortgage Debts After Death?
- If an HDB Flat Has Multiple Owners – What Happens When One Dies?
- Water is Leaking From My Ceiling – How Do I Get it Fixed?
- What to Do When Your Co-Owner Disagree To Sell Your Co-Owned Property?
- How to Handle Disputes With Your Condo’s Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST)?
- How to Resolve Disputes with Your Renovation Contractor?
- Conveyancing for Property Transaction in Singapore
- When and How Do Minors Under 21 Years of Age Get Their Inheritance?
- How to Apply for Grant of Letters of Administration Under Singapore’s Intestacy Laws?
- Laws of Inheritance for Muslims Living in Singapore
- What Happens to the Deceased Assets When They Die and Leave No Will in Singapore?
- Why Does an Estate Have to Go Through Probate? Is it Always Needed?
- Difference Between Grant of Probate and Grant of Letters of Administration
- Bona Vacantia: Dying Without a Valid Will or Next-of-Kin in Singapore
- How much CPF savings can I withdraw from age 55?
- What is Title Deed?
- Buying & Holding Properties on Trust for Children
- A Family Office Can be Set Up in Singapore to Manage Intergenerational Wealth
Mortgage Guides
- Financing HDB Resale Flat: HDB Loan or Bank Loan?
- Refinancing Mortgage Loan: What You Should Consider
- Bridging Loan: Everything You Need to Know
- What are Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) & Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR)?
- Basics of Obtaining a Home Loan in Singapore
- Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining a Mortgage to Purchase a Property in Singapore
- How to Choose Between Fixed and Floating Rate Home Loan?
- How to Refinance from HDB Housing Loan to Bank Loan?
- Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV) for Mortgage Loans: Everything You Need To Know
- How Will Home Borrowers be Impacted When Banks Switch from SIBOR/SOR to SORA?
- What is Home Equity or Term Loan in Singapore & How Can You Get One?
- Home Loans During COVID-19: Will These Low Interest Rates Last?
- Homeowners Now Being Motivated to Refinance Thanks to Lower Interest Rates Due to COVID-19
