Noob Guide

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