The Singapore government has implemented a series of cooling measures in the property market, which has caused investors to look towards executive condominiums (ECs) instead of private condos as an investment option. These measures, which include the Additional Buyers Stamp Duty, the Total Debt Servicing Ratio, and the Seller’s Stamp Duty, have been implemented to ensure that property prices remain stable and that the market does not become overheated.
The Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) is a tax imposed on buyers of residential property in Singapore. This tax is calculated as a percentage of the purchase price of the property and is applicable to all residential properties, including ECs. Under the ABSD, Singaporeans, Singapore permanent residents, and foreigners are subject to a 3%, 5%, and 10% rate respectively. In addition, there is an additional 5% tax for Singaporeans and Singapore permanent residents who purchase their second or subsequent residential property.…