BTO payment timeline calculator

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Every payment for a BTO flat from booking to keys: option fee, downpayment, stamp duty and legal fees at the Agreement for Lease and the balance at key collection, in cash and CPF.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the BTO option fee?

S$2,000 for a 4-room or bigger flat, S$1,000 for a 3-room and S$500 for a 2-room Flexi. It counts towards your downpayment.

When do I sign the Agreement for Lease?

Within 9 months of booking an uncompleted flat. For a completed flat, you sign the Agreement for Lease and collect the keys within 9 months of booking.

How much is the BTO downpayment with an HDB loan?

10% of the price at signing and 15% at key collection, with the HDB loan covering 75%. You can pay it with cash, CPF OA savings or a CPF housing grant.

How much is the downpayment with a bank loan?

With a 75% bank loan, 20% at signing (at least 5% in cash) and 5% at key collection. With a 55% loan, 20% at signing (at least 10% in cash) and 25% at keys.

What is the Staggered Downpayment Scheme?

It splits the downpayment into two for a flat still being built. With an HDB loan you pay 5% at signing and 20% at key collection.

Do I pay HDB in stages while the flat is built?

No. You pay the option fee at booking, the downpayment and fees at the Agreement for Lease, and the balance at key collection.

Can I use CPF for stamp duty and legal fees?

Yes. You can use your OA to pay stamp duty and legal fees in full. The option fee is paid in cash.

What else do I pay at key collection?

A survey fee by flat type, registration fees and, with an HDB loan, stamp duty on the Deed of Assignment at 0.4% of the loan, capped at S$500. Second-timers also pay any resale levy before key collection.

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