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How to Plan Around Your MOP Countdown
Track your HDB Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) countdown and plan your upgrade timeline. Enter your key collection date to see your MOP expiry, plan v
How to Estimate Land Value
Estimate the land value component of a landed property using plot ratio, GFA, and comparable land transactions. Understand what you are paying for the
How to Compare New Launch vs Resale Condos
New launch or resale — which delivers better value? Compare price premium, construction wait time, payment schedule, renovation costs, rental timeline
How to Calculate HDB Resale Levy
If you have previously bought a subsidised HDB flat, you must pay a resale levy when buying a second subsidised flat. Calculate the exact levy amount
How to Compare Landed vs Condo Investment
Compare the total cost of ownership between landed property and condos. Factor in land appreciation, maintenance costs, property tax differences, reno
How to Calculate Commercial Property Yield
Calculate gross and net rental yield for commercial property — offices, retail shops, and industrial units. Compare against residential yields and und
How to Calculate Commercial Property Stamp Duty
Calculate stamp duty for commercial property purchases in Singapore. Good news: ABSD does not apply to commercial and industrial property. Calculate B
How to Calculate Capitalisation Rate
Understand and calculate Cap Rate — the standard metric for commercial property valuation. Compare cap rates across property types (office, retail, in
How to Build Investment Scenarios
Model best-case, base-case, and worst-case investment scenarios side by side. Adjust appreciation, vacancy, interest rates, and rental growth to stres
How to Check EC Eligibility
Check if you qualify to buy an Executive Condominium in Singapore. EC eligibility has specific requirements on citizenship, income ceiling ($16,000),
How to Find Your Buy vs Rent Break-Even Year
Calculate the exact year when buying becomes cheaper than renting. Factor in down payment opportunity cost, mortgage interest, property appreciation,
How to Check HDB Grant Eligibility
Find out which HDB housing grants you qualify for and how much you can receive. Covers Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG), Family Grant, Proximity Housi
How to Understand Progressive Payment Schedules
Visualise the progressive payment schedule for new launch condos. See exactly when each payment is due — from booking fee to CSC — and calculate the t
How to Calculate HDB Rental Yield
Calculate gross and net rental yield for HDB flats using real median rent data by town and flat type. Compare yields across towns, factor in HDB-speci
How to Compare BTO vs Resale HDB
BTO or resale — which is right for you? Compare waiting time, price, grant eligibility, location choice, renovation scope, and potential appreciation.
How to Compare HDB Loan vs Bank Loan
Should you take an HDB loan at 2.6% or a bank loan at a lower rate? Compare total interest, monthly payments, LTV limits, and flexibility side by side
How to Read the Property Price Index
Understand the URA Private Residential Property Price Index and what it means for your property decisions. Track quarterly changes, compare segments (
How to Track SORA Rates for Your Mortgage
Track the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) — the benchmark for most floating-rate mortgages. See historical trends, understand 1M/3M/6M SORA co
How to Use the Mortgage Recommender
Answer a few simple questions about your income, risk appetite, and property plans and get a personalised mortgage recommendation. The wizard analyses
How to Calculate Cash Proceeds from Selling
Find out exactly how much cash you walk away with after selling your property. Factors in outstanding mortgage, CPF refund (principal + accrued intere