Buying property in Singapore

Christine

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Christine

02 December 2011 11:20:03

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Christine

02 December 2011 11:20:03

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Hi,

can a foreigner buy property in Singapore?

If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Singapore?

Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ?

Thanks in advance for participating!

Christine

beppi

Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

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beppi

03 December 2011 22:20:36

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beppi

03 December 2011 22:20:36

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World Citizen

There are unrestricted properties (usually high-end Condos) that foreigners can buy freely.
There are restricted properties (mostly HDB flats, which are 80% of all flats) that only Permanent Residents (PR) and citizens can buy (you have to also fulfil other criteria).
And no foreigner can buy land or landed property (houses). Exceptions are possible, but rarely granted and only for long-time residents.