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Singapore property, explained straight.

Plain-English guides on selling, renting, and valuing property in Singapore. No jargon, no sales pitch — just what I wish every homeowner knew before signing a listing agreement.

Selling · 7 min read

How long does it take to sell an HDB flat in Singapore? (2026 timeline)

A week-by-week breakdown of a typical HDB resale — from listing launch to key handover. What realistic timelines look like in 2026, the factors that speed things up or slow them down, and when to worry if your flat is still sitting after 12 weeks.

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Valuation · 6 min read

HDB valuation explained: how Singapore agents actually price your flat

Valuation, asking price, offer price — three different numbers that most sellers confuse. What HDB valuation really means, how data-driven agents triangulate URA + SRX + recent closed transactions, and why gut-feel pricing costs you money.

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Selling · 8 min read

Selling HDB after MOP: the 5-step timeline with CPF & HDB paperwork

Just crossed your 5-year MOP and thinking of selling? The 5 steps from eligibility check to keys — including the CPF accrued-interest refund that catches first-time sellers off guard, and the ABSD trap on upgrading to a condo.

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Fees · 7 min read

2% commission: what your Singapore property agent actually does for it

On a $700k flat, 2% is $14,000. Fair question: what does that actually buy? The full breakdown — photography, pre-screening, private buyer network, HDB paperwork — and when "discount agents" cost you more than they save.

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