Artist’s impressionBuying a home at Sora brings Buyer’s Stamp Duty on the purchase price, Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty on top for some buyers, and, only on a resale within four years, Seller’s Stamp Duty. The tables below follow the IRAS rates in force on 20 October 2026.
Sora Buyer’s Stamp Duty Bands
BSD on a residential purchase is worked out slice by slice. Each portion of the price is charged at its own rate, rising from 1% on the first $180,000 to 6% on any amount above $3,000,000, and the slices are added together. These bands have applied to homes since 15 February 2023.
| Portion of the purchase price | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $180,000 | 1% |
| Next $180,000 | 2% |
| Next $640,000 | 3% |
| Next $500,000 | 4% |
| Next $1,500,000 | 5% |
| Amount above $3,000,000 | 6% |
Source: IRAS and MOF, checked 20 October 2026. Rates can change; confirm with IRAS before signing.
Working Through BSD for Sora
To show the arithmetic, take an illustrative figure of $1,500,000; it is not the price of any home at Sora. The first four slices are charged and come to $44,600 in all.
| Slice | Duty |
|---|---|
| $180,000 at 1% | $1,800 |
| $180,000 at 2% | $3,600 |
| $640,000 at 3% | $19,200 |
| $500,000 at 4% | $20,000 |
| BSD on $1,500,000 | $44,600 |
Source: IRAS and MOF, checked 20 October 2026. Rates can change; confirm with IRAS before signing.
ABSD, where it applies, is one flat rate on the whole price rather than a set of slices. On the same illustrative $1,500,000 a Permanent Resident buying a first home would owe $75,000 of ABSD, and a Singapore Citizen buying a second home $300,000.
The stamp duty calculator runs both duties for any price and profile, and the Sales Concierge sends the current price list so the figure can be worked out for an actual home.
Fourteen days after signing.
BSD and any ABSD are paid within 14 days of the sale and purchase agreement, ahead of most instalments.
Sora ABSD Rates by Buyer Profile
ABSD is payable on top of BSD. For individuals the rate turns on residency status and the number of residential properties already held on the date of purchase; foreigners and entities pay one rate whatever they own. The rates below took effect on 27 April 2023.
| Buyer profile | First property | Second property | Third and subsequent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen | 0% | 20% | 30% |
| Singapore Permanent Resident | 5% | 30% | 35% |
| Foreigner | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Entity | 65% | 65% | 65% |
Source: IRAS and MOF, checked 20 October 2026. Rates can change; confirm with IRAS before signing.
IRAS allows ABSD remission for a married couple buying together where at least one spouse is a Singapore Citizen and neither owns another residential property, and a refund for a couple who buy a second home and sell the first within the permitted period. Under free trade agreements, nationals and permanent residents of the United States, and nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, pay ABSD as Singapore Citizens do. As a private condominium, Sora is open to foreign buyers without the approval that landed homes require.
Sora and Seller’s Stamp Duty
Seller’s Stamp Duty falls on the seller and applies only when a residential property is sold within four years of its purchase. For homes bought on or after 4 July 2025 the scale is:
| Holding period at sale | SSD rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year | 16% |
| More than 1 year, up to 2 years | 12% |
| More than 2 years, up to 3 years | 8% |
| More than 3 years, up to 4 years | 4% |
| More than 4 years | No SSD |
Source: IRAS and MOF, checked 20 October 2026. Rates can change; confirm with IRAS before signing.
BSD and ABSD join the 5% booking fee at the very start of the budget. The progressive payment calculator places them alongside every later instalment, and the payment scheme page lists the stages.
Request the Sora Price List
Sora is open for sale, and the Sales Concierge sends the current price list with the homes still available in the four towers by Jurong Lake Gardens. Showflat viewings are arranged by appointment through the Sales Concierge.
Sent on request
- The current price list with the homes still available.
- The e-brochure and the floor plans for the home types you shortlist.
- A worked payment schedule and the stamp duty for your profile.
- A showflat appointment arranged around your diary.
Request the Price List
No obligation. The Sales Concierge responds personally to every enquiry.
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