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.

The Singapore government has raised the Seller&rsquo;s Stamp Duty holding period from three to four years for private homes, aiming to cool speculation and curb sub-sales.&nbsp;
Supporters say it deters flipping and promotes long-term ownership. Critics argue it could choke market liquidity, tighten supply, and drive prices even higher.&nbsp;
But will this move stabilise the market &mdash; 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&rsquo;s property market.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.