Every purchase at The Arcady at Boon Keng attracts Buyer’s Stamp Duty, Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty according to the buyer’s profile, and Seller’s Stamp Duty only if the home is later sold within four years. This page sets out the IRAS rates as at October 2026 for the freehold District 12 residence at 2 Saint Barnabas Lane, so each duty can be planned alongside the payment stages and the housing loan.
Buyer’s Stamp Duty at The Arcady at Boon Keng
Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) is payable on every residential purchase, whatever the buyer’s residency status. It is charged in bands: each slice of the purchase price carries its own rate, and the duty is the sum of the slices. The residential rates below have applied since 15 February 2023 and are the rates in force as at October 2026. The amount payable is rounded down to the dollar.
| Portion of the purchase price | BSD 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, checked October 2026. Rates are subject to change; confirm with IRAS before signing.
A Worked BSD Example for The Arcady at Boon Keng
As an illustration only, and not a price for any home at The Arcady, take a purchase price of $2,000,000. Each band is charged at its own rate, and the five bands that this figure reaches add up to a BSD bill of $69,600.
| Band | Rate | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| First $180,000 | 1% | $1,800 |
| Next $180,000 | 2% | $3,600 |
| Next $640,000 | 3% | $19,200 |
| Next $500,000 | 4% | $20,000 |
| Remaining $500,000 | 5% | $25,000 |
| Total BSD on $2,000,000 | $69,600 |
Source: IRAS, checked October 2026. Rates are subject to change; confirm with IRAS before signing.
Homes range from the 527 sq ft one-bedroom-plus-study to the 2,583 sq ft penthouse, as shown on the floor plans for each unit type. The stamp duty calculator runs the same arithmetic on any figure, and the price list itself is sent by the Sales Concierge on request through the pricing page.
Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty at The Arcady at Boon Keng
Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) is payable on top of BSD. The rate depends on who is buying and, for individuals, on how many residential properties they already own. The rates below have applied since 27 April 2023 and remain in force as at October 2026. Foreigners and entities pay a single rate whatever the count.
| Buyer profile | 1st property | 2nd property | 3rd and subsequent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen | 0% | 20% | 30% |
| Singapore Permanent Resident | 5% | 30% | 35% |
| Foreigner | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Entity | 65% | 65% | 65% |
Source: IRAS, checked October 2026. Rates are subject to change; confirm with IRAS before signing.
A married couple that includes at least one Singapore Citizen and buys a home jointly may, in certain circumstances, qualify for a remission or refund of ABSD. Conditions apply, and IRAS decides each application on its own facts.
Seller’s Stamp Duty and The Arcady at Boon Keng
Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) is paid by the seller, not the buyer, and only when a residential property is sold within the holding period. For residential property bought on or after 4 July 2025, the rates as at October 2026 are set by how long the home has been held when it is sold.
| Holding period when sold | SSD rate |
|---|---|
| Within 1 year | 16% |
| More than 1 year, within 2 years | 12% |
| More than 2 years, within 3 years | 8% |
| More than 3 years, within 4 years | 4% |
| More than 4 years | None |
Source: IRAS, checked October 2026. Rates are subject to change; confirm with IRAS before signing.
A home at The Arcady Condo held for more than four years carries no SSD on a later sale. The freehold tenure and the completion timetable are set out on the project details page.
When Stamp Duty Is Paid on The Arcady at Boon Keng
IRAS sets the payment deadline; duty is generally due within 14 days of the date of the document. For a new home bought from the developer, the document is the sale and purchase agreement signed after the option is exercised, so BSD and any ABSD fall due near the start of the purchase rather than at completion. Stamp duty is paid on top of the purchase price and sits outside the instalments listed on the payment scheme for The Arcady, so it belongs in the early cash plan together with the 5% booking fee.
Planning the Purchase of a Home at The Arcady at Boon Keng
The stamp duty calculator works out BSD and ABSD together for any figure and buyer profile, and the progressive payment schedule shows how the purchase price itself is paid in stages from booking to completion. Borrowing limits and the TDSR test are covered under housing loan information. The Sales Concierge sends the e-brochure and the price list on request, and arranges viewings by appointment through the contact page.
Register Your Interest in The Arcady at Boon Keng
The Sales Concierge sends the e-brochure, the full set of floor plans and the current price list to registered parties, and arranges a private viewing by appointment. There is no charge to register and no commitment attached.
What the Sales Concierge sends
- The The Arcady at Boon Keng e-brochure and the full project details.
- All sixteen floor plan types, from the 527 sq ft 1-bedroom with study to the 2,583 sq ft penthouse.
- The current price list and the unit chart by stack and floor.
- A private viewing appointment and the site plan with all 47 facilities.
Register Your Interest
No obligation. The Sales Concierge responds personally to every enquiry.
To talk it through instead, call +65 6200 6220 or send a WhatsApp message to the same number.