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Buying a Singapore New Launch, Explained

The rules that shape every new launch purchase, in plain words: who can buy an EC, what stamp duty costs, how the payments work while it is built, and how to upgrade from an HDB flat.

EC vs Condo in SingaporeWho can buy each, the income ceiling, the MOP, renting out and selling, side by side.Upgrading from HDB to a New LaunchThe MOP rule, selling first or buying first, and the stamp duty refund, step by step.How You Pay for a New Launch While It's BuiltEvery stage from the 5% booking fee to completion, and how cash, CPF and the loan fit in.Stamp Duty on a Singapore New LaunchThe Buyer's Stamp Duty rates, who pays the additional duty, and worked examples.