EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 4 MIN
S4EP16: The 60% ABSD: Fracturing, Not Closing, the Door to Foreign Capital. A Data-Driven Analysis of Market Impact, Strategic Pivots, and Policy Permanence.
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The 60% ABSD: Has Singapore Shut the Door on Foreign Money?The Topic: The Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) for foreigners is now a staggering 60%. This is one of the highest "foreign buyer taxes" in the world.Why it's Interesting: It's a debate about balance. Is Singapore protecting its market for locals, or is it risking its "safe-haven" status that attracts ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices?Key Research Questions: What has the real impact been on foreign purchases in the Core Central Region (CCR)? Are foreigners finding loopholes (e.g., buying commercial, shifting to "entities")? Is this 60% rate permanent, or is it a temporary lever?
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