• Calculate the costs of buying a home in Singapore.
• Assess your current resources to know how much you can afford.
• Decide on a home that you can afford.

• Anyone who wants to buy a home

• Take note of your total savings in cash and CPF
• Have an estimate of your monthly expenses

For most of us, buying a home is our single largest purchase and may need long-term financing to achieve.

This starter pack aims to help you learn the basics before buying, and helps you answer questions like:

• How much is the downpayment? Can I use my CPF?
• What can I afford? Which loan should I take?
• What are the costs and fees involved in buying a home?
• How do I manage my housing loan repayments?
• Are there grants and schemes which I can qualify for?

At the end of this guide, you will have a better idea of what it takes to own a property.