You pay ABSD upfront on a second home. IRAS refunds it only if you meet its conditions, mainly selling the first home in 6 months. Steps and limits. We have found our next home, but we have not sold the one we live in. If we buy first, we pay the extra stamp duty on […] The post If I Buy a Second Home Before Selling, When Is ABSD Refunded? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

This year, we’ve had several opportunities to take a closer look at the Bishan and Upper Thomson neighbourhoods. In recent weeks, the focus has been on the launch of Thomson Reserve, the 1,268-unit development on Bright Hill Drive. With the project expected to draw in a large number of families with school-going children, part of […] The post [Paywall] What It Costs to Buy a Resale Condo Within 1km of Catholic High School first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Pakistan's chief mediator in its efforts to de-escalate the now eight-month-old Iran war has been to Tehran twice this month, most recently on Monday alongside Saudi and Turkish officials.

Analysts say Melaka could serve as a testing ground to see whether Bersatu can help Pakatan Harapan win over Malay voters ahead of Malaysia's next general election.

The homebuilders sector index fell more than 6% following the Budget, reversing an uptick in shares after the government announced its first-time buyers scheme in September. The post Housebuilder shares slump as Your First Home scheme ‘underwhelms’ appeared first on Property Week.

Chris Pilgrim will join the business in early 2027, moving from Avison Young where he is head of capital markets UK. The post Pilgrim named UK head of advisory at BNP Paribas Real Estate appeared first on Property Week.