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HDB Wait-Out Period Scrapped, New Licence Rules for Agents Take Effect
Published 2 August 2026 · Covers news from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
The Singapore government has removed the 15-month wait-out period that previously required private property owners to wait before purchasing an HDB resale flat, alongside introducing new licensing rules for property agents. These two policy changes represent a significant shift in Singapore's residential property framework.
- The government has scrapped the 15-month wait-out period that required private property owners to wait before buying an HDB resale flat, according to CNA and EdgeProp reports. This removal marks a reversal of a cooling measure that had been in place to moderate demand in the HDB resale market. [1] [3]
- New licence rules for property agents have also come into effect, as reported by CNA. The report does not detail the full scope of the changes, but they are presented alongside the HDB wait-out period removal as part of a broader set of property market adjustments. [1]
- The Samara Lombok resort development in Indonesia — featuring Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Center and villas starting from US$650,000 — is covered by Stacked Homes but is located outside Singapore and is not directly relevant to the local residential market. [2]
- Two EdgeProp "What's moving the market" round-ups (dated April 1 and April 24, 2026) are referenced in today's feed, but their full content is not available for synthesis beyond their headlines. Buyers and agents seeking transaction-level deal data should consult those articles directly. [4] [5]
Sources
- [1]Singapore property changes: New licence rules for agents, HDB wait-out period scrapped - CNA
Google News — Singapore property · 01/08/2026
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- [3]Government removes 15-month wait-out period for private property owners to buy HDB resale flats - edgeprop.sg
Google News — Singapore property · 28/07/2026
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