Historical coverage. This summary was prepared after the original event. Rules, prices and conditions may have changed; consult the dated original source and current official guidance.

At a glance

  • The announcement applied to purchases from 4 July 2025.[1]
  • The holding period increased from three to four years.[1]
  • Duty rates increased by four percentage points in each tier.[1]

The original announcement

On 3 July 2025, Singapore announced that the Seller’s Stamp Duty holding period for residential property would increase from three to four years. The change applied to residential properties purchased from 4 July 2025 at midnight.[1]

The announced rates were 16% for disposal within the first year, 12% in the second, 8% in the third and 4% in the fourth. The release said HDB owners would not be affected because of the Minimum Occupation Period.[1]

Context & interpretation

Why it matters

This is a historical summary of the 2025 announcement. It is not a current tax calculation. Check current IRAS guidance and the applicable acquisition date before relying on a duty schedule.

Sources & further reading

  1. Extension of the Holding Period of Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) and Higher SSD Rates for Residential Properties ↗Ministry of Finance · 3 Jul 2025 · Accessed 1 Nov 2026

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