Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) Results at a Glance: Quick Reference Table
Sometimes you only need a ballpark figure. This page lists additional buyer's stamp duty (absd) results for a range of common inputs, so you can see the pattern at a glance.
| Inputs | ABSD rate | ABSD payable |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price or market value, whichever is higher: 1,200,000, Buyer profile: Singapore Citizen, Which residential property is this?: First | 0.00% | S$0.00 |
| Purchase price or market value, whichever is higher: 600,000, Buyer profile: Singapore Citizen, Which residential property is this?: First | 0.00% | S$0.00 |
| Purchase price or market value, whichever is higher: 900,000, Buyer profile: Singapore Citizen, Which residential property is this?: First | 0.00% | S$0.00 |
| Purchase price or market value, whichever is higher: 1,500,000, Buyer profile: Singapore Citizen, Which residential property is this?: First | 0.00% | S$0.00 |
| Purchase price or market value, whichever is higher: 1,800,000, Buyer profile: Singapore Citizen, Which residential property is this?: First | 0.00% | S$0.00 |
| Purchase price or market value, whichever is higher: 2,400,000, Buyer profile: Singapore Citizen, Which residential property is this?: First | 0.00% | S$0.00 |
How these were worked out
Citizens: 0% / 20% / 30%. PRs: 5% / 30% / 35%. Foreigners: 60%. Entities: 65%.
Property is the largest purchase most Singaporeans make, and stamp duties, loan limits and cash requirements are front-loaded. Small mistakes in these figures can mean a shortfall at completion, so it pays to run the numbers before you commit to an option to purchase.
Most Singaporeans live in HDB flats, which can be financed with an HDB concessionary loan at 0.1% above the CPF Ordinary Account rate or with a bank loan. Private property must be financed with a bank loan, and banks offer fixed, floating and SORA-pegged packages.
The Total Debt Servicing Ratio limits monthly debt repayments to 55% of gross monthly income for any property loan, and the Mortgage Servicing Ratio limits the housing instalment to 30% of income for HDB flats and new executive condominiums. Banks apply a medium-term interest rate in these tests rather than the rate you will actually pay.
Stamp duties are paid upfront. Buyer's Stamp Duty applies to every purchase at tiered rates up to 6%, while ABSD depends on the buyer's residency status and how many residential properties they already own. Sellers who dispose of a property within the holding period pay Seller's Stamp Duty.
Tips
- Using CPF for housing reduces what is left for retirement, and you must refund the amount used plus accrued interest when you sell.
- Budget for legal fees, valuation, renovation and moving costs on top of the downpayment and stamp duties.
- Seller's Stamp Duty can wipe out the gains on a quick resale, so check your holding period before selling.
Related calculations
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- Home Loan Refinancing Calculator: Compares your current mortgage with a new rate to show the monthly saving and how long switching costs take to recover.
- Property Downpayment Calculator: Splits the downpayment into cash and CPF and shows the remaining loan.
- Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) Calculator: Calculates Buyer's Stamp Duty on a Singapore residential property using the tiered rates from 1% to 6%.
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