The Singapore government has raised the Seller’s Stamp Duty holding period from three to four years for private homes, aiming to cool speculation and curb sub-sales. 

Supporters say it deters flipping and promotes long-term ownership. Critics argue it could choke market liquidity, tighten supply, and drive prices even higher. 

But will this move stabilise the market — or squeeze supply and drive prices up?

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, MOGUL SG and Stanley Wong, Senior Associate District Director, Propnex to find out whether the revised 4-year SSD holding period inflates or stabilises Singapore’s property market.