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Noob Guide
Everything on this site, organized so you can find what you need.
There’s a lot on propertynoob.com. Singapore’s property landscape is complex, and we’ve built up a decent knowledge base over the years. This page links to all of it.
Buying a Property
HDB (Public Housing)
- HDB Resale Knowledge Base comprehensive playbook covering the full resale journey
- Everything about HDB overview of rules and processes
- How to Buy a Resale HDB DIY guide
- How to Sell a HDB DIY guide
- HDB Inspection what inspectors look out for
Executive Condo
- Executive Condo (EC) things to know when buying an EC
Private Condo (New Launch)
- Buying Building Under Construction (BUC) guide on buying new launches
- Option to Purchase (OTP) everything about the OTP contract
Private Condo (Resale vs New Launch)
- New Launch vs Resale: The Comparison Framework the 5-factor adjustment framework for own-stay buyers
- New Launch vs Resale: The Investment Math ROI, cash flow, rental yield, and the real numbers
- Understanding Condo Floor Plans how regulations shaped design, what to look for, and how to compare across eras
Costs, Taxes & Financing
- ABSD: Paying when and how to pay Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty
- ABSD: Remission when you can get your ABSD refunded
- Property Tax how you’re taxed (owner-occupied vs investment rates)
- Property Annual Value what AV means and how it’s calculated
- Equity Term Loan unlock cash from your existing property to finance another
- Decoupling why and how to decouple to avoid ABSD
Renting & Investment
- Ultimate Rental Guide buying a property for rental income
- Pledging & Unpledging show fund for loan shortfalls
Strategy & Tips
- Property Tips the art of buying property
- Property Tricks securing a property
- Tips Using Maps location analysis using different map tools
- Government Land Sale what GLS is and why it matters
- How to Transform Your Space making smaller spaces work
DIY & Agents
- How to DIY buying or selling without an agent
- Why You Should Not Use an Agent reasons to go solo
- Agent Commissions transparent breakdown of what agents earn
Services
- Handy Services recommended contacts for cleaning, moving, pest control
- For professional property advice, get in touch