Is stamp duty required for a resale flat? Under what conditions are stamp duties not required to be paid by the home owner?

Is stamp duty required for a resale flat? Or is it a non-negotiable condition?

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Ryan Ong

26 Nov 2020

Partner at Stacked Homes

You still need to pay the Buyers Stamp Duty (BSD) for resale flats (yes, even if you receive it by way of gift). However, there is no stamp duty on inherited residential properties by way of a will, intetstacy laws, etc.

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Does one need to pay Stamp Duty for a HDB flat inherited under the Intestate Succession Act (without will)? Any other fees & charges that may be required?

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