Recently we posted on Timeline Of a New Launch Sales Transaction for newly released Singapore condos that are uncompleted, now let us share with you the different stages of payment for a resale transaction. It is definitely less complicated than staggered payments of a new launch condo.
Payment for Completed/Resale Developments
Timeframe | Stage | Payment |
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Day 1 | Present Offer to Purchase in exchange for an Option | 1% Booking Fee |
Both Buyer & Seller : Engagement of Solicitors | ||
Buyer : Selection of Mortgage Loan | ||
Within 2 weeks from Day 1 | Buyer to exercise Option & sign Sales & Purchase at solicitor's law firm | 4% Exercise Fee |
Within 2 weeks from Exercising Option | Buyer to pay Stamp Duty | BSD (3% - $5,400) + ABSD if applicable or BSD (4% - $15,400) + ABSD if applicable |
Within 8-10 weeks from exercising Option | Completion of Sales & Purchase at Law Firm | Remaining Payment (Cash/CPF/Bank Loan) |