CPF

Feb
19
CPF Basic Retirement Sum 2023 to 2027

CPF Basic Retirement Sum 2023 to 2027

On 18th Feb 2022, the Minister for Finance announced the 2022 GST Budget (Details here). As part of the budget,
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Jan
13
CPF Full Retirement Sum in the Pas

CPF Full Retirement Sum in the Past

We are all probably familiar with the CPF Full Retirement Sum for the current period such as 2021 or even
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Aug
13
5 Important Checks Before Buying an Old HDB Flat

5 Important Checks Before Buying an Old HDB Flat

The past year has been one of madness in the real estate world. Besides the ever growing prices of properties
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Oct
06
Can I use my CPF for Stamp Duty and other questions

Can I use my CPF for Stamp Duty and other questions

My all time common question from clients is “Can I use my CPF for Stamp Duty (or Survey fees or
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Oct
29
In 5 years time, only $60,000 of HDB housing grants can be used

In 5 years time, only $60,000 of HDB housing grants can be used

When you purchase a HDB resale flat, you can opt to obtain the HDB housing grants that the Singapore government
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Sep
20
Enhanced Housing Grant and young couples buying old HDB flats

Enhanced Housing Grant and young couples buying old HDB flats

On 10th September 2019, the government announced various measures to make HDB flats more affordable and accessible for Singaporeans. Among
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Aug
31
Changes in rules on old HDB leasehold flats and how it affects young couples

Changes in rules on old HDB leasehold flats and how it affects young couples

In May 2019, the government relaxed rules for older citizens looking to buy old HDB leasehold flats using more money
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Aug
12
CPF Refund in HDB Negative Sale

CPF Refund distribution in HDB Negative Sale

When we sell a HDB flat, it usually entails a couple of “refunds” to be returned back from the sales
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Jul
28
HDB Option Money and HDB Negative Sales

HDB Option Money and HDB Negative Sales

When a HDB owner sells his HDB flat, he first issues an option to purchase (OTP) to the buyer. This
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