Stamp Duty on a S$600,000 Property in Singapore
Buying a S$600,000 home in Singapore means paying S$12,600.00 in Buyer's Stamp Duty, plus Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty if it is not your first property or you are not a citizen.
Buyer's Stamp Duty workings
| Band | Rate | BSD |
|---|---|---|
| S$0.00 – S$180,000.00 | 1% | S$1,800.00 |
| S$180,000.00 – S$360,000.00 | 2% | S$3,600.00 |
| S$360,000.00 – S$600,000.00 | 3% | S$7,200.00 |
ABSD by buyer
| Buyer | ABSD rate | ABSD | Total stamp duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen, 1st property | 0% | S$0.00 | S$12,600.00 |
| Citizen, 2nd property | 20% | S$120,000.00 | S$132,600.00 |
| PR, 1st property | 5% | S$30,000.00 | S$42,600.00 |
| PR, 2nd property | 30% | S$180,000.00 | S$192,600.00 |
| Foreigner | 60% | S$360,000.00 | S$372,600.00 |
When and how to pay
Stamp duty is due within 14 days of signing the sale and purchase agreement or exercising the option to purchase. You pay IRAS in cash first; BSD can then be reimbursed from your CPF Ordinary Account, but ABSD rules differ, so check with your lawyer.
Before you sign
- Stamp duty must be paid within 14 days of signing, so have the cash ready before you exercise the option.
- Stamp duty is based on the purchase price or market value, whichever is higher.
- A second housing loan drops the LTV limit sharply and raises the minimum cash downpayment to 25%.
- Using CPF for housing reduces what is left for retirement, and you must refund the amount used plus accrued interest when you sell.
Background
Beyond the price, buyers should budget for legal fees, valuation, home insurance, renovation and furnishing. Running the figures in advance helps you decide how much cash to hold back and whether a smaller loan or longer tenure makes more sense.
CPF Ordinary Account savings can pay for the downpayment, stamp duties and monthly instalments, but using CPF reduces the money compounding for retirement, and the amount withdrawn plus accrued interest must be refunded to your CPF account when you sell.
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.
Related calculations
- 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%.
- Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) Calculator: Calculates ABSD by buyer profile and the number of residential properties owned, using the rates in force since 27 April 2023.
- Total Property Stamp Duty Calculator: Adds BSD and ABSD together so you know the full stamp duty bill before you sign an option to purchase.
Change the price and buyer profile in the Stamp Duty on a S$600,000 Property Calculator.
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