Housing Finance Policy

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    A. Legal and Regulatory Framework

    A.1 Legal and Regulatory Framework
    VariableEnd of 2017End of 2016End of 2015SourcesVar ID
    Basis of the legal system: Civil, Common, Islamic, Other? (Describe)CommonCommonCommon law
    Singapore Academy of Law
    		A.1.1
    Are there specific laws that deal with mortgages? YesYesYes
    Singapore Academy of Law
    		A.1.2
    Registration/Transfer of titles:A.1.3
    Does the law clearly define different types of property rights?YesYesYes
    Residential Property Act
    		A.1.3.1
     Are property rights easily transferable?YesYesYes
    Residential Property Act
    		A.1.3.2
    Typical number of days needed for the transfer of title4.54.54.5
    WDI
    		A.1.3.4
    Are there legal constraints on mortgage features?YesYesYes
    Monetary Authority of Singapore
    		A.1.6
    Loan-to-Value capYesYesYes
    Monetary Authority of Singapore
    		A.1.6.2
    Payment-to-Income maximumYesYes 
    Monetary Authority of Singapore
    		A.1.6.3
    Are there consumer rights for mortgage lending? YesYesYesA.1.7
    Is there specialized legislation covering:A.1.9
    B. Housing Finance Subsidies
    B.1 Subsidies to Housing Finance Institutions
    B.2 Subsidies to Households
    VariableEnd of 2017End of 2016End of 2015SourcesVar ID
    Are there subsidies to households on housing finance?YesYesYes
    Housing Development Board Singapore
    		B.2.1
    Interest rate subsidies by special government fundsYesYesYes
    Housing Development Board Singapore
    		B.2.1.1
    Down-payment subsidies YesYesYes
    Housing Development Board Singapore
    		B.2.1.3
    OtherYesYesYes
    Housing Development Board Singapore
    		B.2.1.6
    Reach of subsidies in 2.1.1 to 2.1.4 ?B.2.2
    C. Taxation
    VariableEnd of 2017End of 2016End of 2015SourcesVar ID
    What taxes apply to Residential Real Estate?C.1
    Tax on property (home-owners) YesYesYes
    Deloitte
    		C.1.1
    Property transaction taxes (purchase/selling)YesYesYes
    Deloitte
    		C.1.2
    Tax on capital gains on property NoNoNo
    Deloitte
    		C.1.5
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    Notes: Buyer's Stamp Duty Tax on the acquisition of a property is 1% for the first $180,000, 2% for the next $180,000, and 3% thereafter. The Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Tax is 5-15%, depending on the category of the buyer. Seller's Stamp Duty Tax of 4-16% applies to residential properties acquired on or after January 14, 2011 and disposed of within 4 years of acquisition
    Notes: Property tax is levied on the value of the property determined by the property tax department. The tax rate ranges from 0-16% for owner-occupied residential properties, 10-20% of non-owner-occupied properties, and 10% for non-residential properties.
    Notes: The HDB offers up to two concessionary interest loans for households with average gross monthly income not exceeding S$10000. For Singles this is S$5000.
    Notes: The HDB offers up to two concessionary interest loans for households with average gross monthly income not exceeding S$10000. For Singles this is S$5000.
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    Notes: 2010=100
    Notes: 2010=100
    Notes: 2010=100
    Notes: 2010=100
    Notes: 2010=100
    Notes: 2010=100
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    Notes: 2010=100
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Annual Average Unemployment
    Notes: Average vacancy of Private Residential Units in Core Central Region, Rest of Central Region, and Outside Central Region
    Notes: Average vacancy of Private Residential Units in Core Central Region, Rest of Central Region, and Outside Central Region
    Notes: Average vacancy of Private Residential Units in Core Central Region, Rest of Central Region, and Outside Central Region
    Notes: Average vacancy of Private Residential Units in Core Central Region, Rest of Central Region, and Outside Central Region  
    Notes: Based on MAS’ survey of housing loans for selected financial institutions, which account for over 90% of total outstanding housing loans extended by the industry.
    Notes: Based on MAS’ survey of housing loans for selected financial institutions, which account for over 90% of total outstanding housing loans extended by the industry.
    Notes: Buyer's Stamp Duty Tax on the acquisition of a property is 1% for the first $180,000, 2% for the next $180,000, and 3% thereafter. The Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Tax is 5-15%, depending on the category of the buyer. Seller's Stamp Duty Tax of 4-16% applies to residential properties acquired on or after January 14, 2011 and disposed of within 4 years of acquisition 
    Notes: Buyer's Stamp Duty Tax on the acquisition of a property is 1% for the first $180,000, 2% for the next $180,000, and 3% thereafter. The Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Tax is 5-15%, depending on the category of the buyer. Seller's Stamp Duty Tax of 4-16% applies to residential properties acquired on or after January 14, 2011 and disposed of within 4 years of acquisition.
    Notes: Capped at 30% of Gross Monthly Income
    Notes: Capped at 30% of Gross Monthly Income
    Notes: Central Provident Fund
    Notes: Central Provident Fund
    Notes: Central Provident Fund
    Notes: Chapter 22, Banking and Finance, of the Commercial Law deals with Mortgages.
    Notes: Chapter 22, Banking and Finance, of the Commercial Law deals with Mortgages.
    Notes: Chapter 22, Banking and Finance, of the Commercial Law deals with Mortgages.
    Notes: Chapter 22, Banking and Finance, of the Commercial Law, deals with Mortgages
    Notes: Consumer rights are covered by the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act.
    Notes: Consumer rights are covered by the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act.
    Notes: Consumer rights are covered by the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act.
    Notes: Consumer rights are covered by the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act.
    Notes: Consumer rights are covered by the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act.  
    Notes: Consumer rights are covered by the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act.
    Notes: estimate of HDB flats; currently more than 80 per cent of Singaporeans live in HDB flats
    Notes: for loans taken from banks and HDB to purchase HDB flats, the monthly repayment installment for all property loans cannot exceed 30% of a borrower’s gross monthly income
    Notes: for loans taken from banks and HDB to purchase HDB flats, the monthly repayment installment for all property loans cannot exceed 30% of a borrower’s gross monthly income
    Notes: for loans taken from banks and HDB to purchase HDB flats, the monthly repayment installment for all property loans cannot exceed 30% of a borrower’s gross monthly income
    Notes: for loans taken from banks and HDB to purchase HDB flats, the monthly repayment installment for all property loans cannot exceed 30% of a borrower’s gross monthly income
    Notes: for loans taken from banks and HDB to purchase HDB flats, the monthly repayment installment for all property loans cannot exceed 30% of a borrower’s gross monthly income
    Notes: for loans taken from banks and HDB to purchase HDB flats, the monthly repayment installment for all property loans cannot exceed 30% of a borrower’s gross monthly income 
    Notes: for loans taken from banks and HDB to purchase HDB flats, the monthly repayment installment for all property loans cannot exceed 30% of a borrower’s gross monthly income 
    Notes: Housing Development Board (HDB) loan financed by Central Provident Fund (CPF)
    Notes: Housing Development Board (HDB) loan financed by Central Provident Fund (CPF)
    Notes: Housing Development Board (HDB) loan financed by Central Provident Fund (CPF)
    Notes: If Purchasing a HDB flat with loan from HDB, the maximum LTV is 90%. If the buyer is getting a loan from a bank, the maximum LTV varies (60 or 80%) depending on the length of the loan and type of property.
    Notes: If Purchasing a HDB flat with loan from HDB, the maximum LTV is 90%. If the buyer is getting a loan from a bank, the maximum LTV varies (60 or 80%) depending on the length of the loan and type of property.
    Notes: If Purchasing a HDB flat with loan from HDB, the maximum LTV is 90%. If the buyer is getting a loan from a bank, the maximum LTV varies (60 or 80%) depending on the length of the loan and type of property.
    Notes: If Purchasing a HDB flat with loan from HDB, the maximum LTV is 90%. If the buyer is getting a loan from a bank, the maximum LTV varies (60 or 80%) depending on the length of the loan and type of property.
    Notes: If you are taking a housing loan from HDB you may borrow up to 90% of the purchase price or the property’s valuation price depending on which is lower (for resale flats), subject to HDB’s credit assessment
    Notes: If you are taking a housing loan from HDB you may borrow up to 90% of the purchase price or the property’s valuation price depending on which is lower (for resale flats), subject to HDB’s credit assessment 
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. 
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. 
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. 
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. 
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. 
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. 
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. 
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. 
    Notes: Median Monthly Household Income from Work (Including Employer CPF Contributions) Among Resident Households * 12. Converted to USD with average exchange rate. Resident household refers to a household headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. 
    Notes: Monetary Authority of Singapore
    Notes: Monetary Authority of Singapore
    Notes: Monetary Authority of Singapore
    Notes: Monetary Authority of Singapore
    Notes: Monetary Authority of Singapore 
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.  
    Notes: Mortgage insurance is mandatory for owners of HDB flats if they are using their Central Provident Fund accounts to make monthly mortgage payments.   
    Notes: New housing loans granted for Owner-occupied and investment properties. Sum of quarterly amount and converted to USD using average annual exchange rate
    Notes: New housing loans granted for Owner-occupied and investment properties. Sum of quarterly amount and converted to USD using average annual exchange rate
    Notes: New housing loans granted for Owner-occupied and investment properties. Sum of quarterly amount and converted to USD using average annual exchange rate
    Notes: New housing loans granted for Owner-occupied and investment properties. Sum of quarterly amount and converted to USD using average annual exchange rate
    Notes: New housing loans granted for Owner-occupied and investment properties. Sum of quarterly amount and converted to USD using average annual exchange rate
    Notes: New housing loans granted for Owner-occupied and investment properties. Sum of quarterly amount and converted to USD using average annual exchange rate
    Notes: New housing loans granted for Owner-occupied and investment properties. Sum of quarterly amount and converted to USD using average annual exchange rate
    Notes: Outstanding Housing Loans that are Granted.
    Notes: Outstanding Housing Loans that are Granted.
    Notes: Outstanding Housing Loans that are Granted.
    Notes: Outstanding Housing Loans that are Granted.
    Notes: Outstanding Housing Loans that are Granted.
    Notes: Property tax is levied on the value of the property determined by the property tax department. The tax rate ranges from 0-16% for owner-occupied residential properties, 10-20% of non-owner-occupied properties, and 10% for non-residential properties.
    Notes: Property tax is levied on the value of the property determined by the property tax department. The tax rate ranges from 0-16% for owner-occupied residential properties, 10-20% of non-owner-occupied properties, and 10% for non-residential properties.  
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.  
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.  
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers only to households headed by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers to household headed by a resident and Total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others  
    Notes: Refers to household headed by a resident and Total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Refers to households where household reference person is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers to households where household reference person is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers to households where household reference person is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers to households where household reference person is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Refers to households where household reference person is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
    Notes: Subsidized flat prices for low income residents
    Notes: Subsidized flat prices for low income residents 
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: Tenant and total includes resident households in dwellings provided free by employers/others
    Notes: The Central Provident Fund, a compulsory contributory fuund for employees/ers, allows its contributors to remove their savings for the purchase of house.
    Notes: The Central Provident Fund, a compulsory contributory fuund for employees/ers, allows its contributors to remove their savings for the purchase of house.
    Notes: The Central Provident Fund, a compulsory contributory fuund for employees/ers, allows its contributors to remove their savings for the purchase of house.
    Notes: The Central Provident Fund, a compulsory contributory fuund for employees/ers, allows its contributors to remove their savings for the purchase of house.
    Notes: The HBD offers flats at subsidized purchase prices for those who qualify.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.  
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB established in 1960 is Singapore's public housing authority that plans, develops and finances public housing.
    Notes: The HDB offers up to two concessionary interest loans for households with average gross monthly income not exceeding S$10000. For Singles this is S$5000.
    Notes: The HDB offers up to two concessionary interest loans for households with average gross monthly income not exceeding S$10000. For Singles this is S$5000.  
    Notes: The HDB offers upto two concessionary interest loans for households with average gross monthly income not exceeding S$10000. For Singles this is S$5000.
    Notes: The HDB offers upto two concessionary interest loans for households with average gross monthly income not exceeding S$10000. For Singles this is S$5000.
    Notes: The Housing Development Board, the largest housing organization is funded by the government of Singapore.
    Notes: The LTV limit ranges from 20-80%, dependent on how many mortgages the buyer has, length of the loan, and the source of the loan.
    Notes: The LTV limit ranges from 20-80%, dependent on how many mortgages the buyer has, length of the loan, and the source of the loan. 
    Notes: The LTV limit ranges from 20-80%, dependent on how many mortgages the buyer has, the length of the loan, and the source of the loan.
    Notes: There is no capital gains tax in Singapore.
    Notes: There is no capital gains tax in Singapore.
    Notes: There is no capital gains tax in Singapore.  
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.
    Notes: Three credit bureaus were established in 2002.