ABSD and BSD in 2026: a plain-English guide to Singapore stamp duties

21 May 2026

Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) and Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) are among the largest upfront costs of buying property in Singapore. This guide will explain who pays what, how the tiers work, and the situations — like buying a second property or buying as a couple — that change the bill.

Draft — to be completed. This guide is being written and will be published here soon. In the meantime, see the other property guides.

Written by the Prop Launch editorial team. For a question specific to your situation, you can speak with Gwen Koh, a licensed CEA-registered salesperson (CEA Reg. No. R064840Z) with ERA Realty Network.

This article is general information only and is not financial, legal or property advice. Figures and rules may change; verify current details before relying on them. This is an independent property information site operated by Prop Launch Pte. Ltd. (UEN 202621356R) in support of a licensed CEA salesperson. We are not a property developer and do not handle property transactions.