For investors in Singapore
Property advice for investors in Singapore
Singapore's prime homes rose 9.5% in the year to June 2026, but foreigners pay steep stamp duties to buy there. Many Indian professionals in Singapore look to Bengaluru for ownership and long-term growth instead.
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Singapore market snapshot
- Singapore prime prices rose 9.5% in the year to June 2026 (Knight Frank).
- National house prices rose about 2.9%, roughly 1% after inflation (BIS).
- Foreign buyers pay an additional buyer's stamp duty of 60% on residential property.
- City-centre rental yields are about 2.9%, among Asia's lowest (Numbeo, indicative).
If you live in Singapore and invest in India
- Indian professionals in Singapore can buy residential and commercial property in India as NRIs.
- Singapore generally exempts foreign-sourced income received by resident individuals, but rent from India is taxable in India. Confirm your own position.
- With Bengaluru's tech and GCC growth, many Singapore-based Indians plan a future return.
- Singapore is 2.5 hours ahead of India, so our working hours overlap almost entirely.
Questions from Singapore
Why buy in Bengaluru instead of Singapore?
Foreigners pay 60% additional stamp duty in Singapore; NRIs face no such surcharge in India, and Bengaluru yields are higher.
Can you help with Singapore property?
We can give an independent comparison; local purchases need a Singapore-licensed agent and lawyer.
How do I manage a Bengaluru property from Singapore?
Our NRI Desk can coordinate tenants, maintenance and paperwork on the ground.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm your situation with a qualified adviser in both countries.
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