Buying and Owning Commercial Property in Singapore
Offices, shops and shophouses follow different rules from homes: any buyer may purchase them, the stamp duty scale differs, GST can apply and CPF's housing scheme does not, and a strata building is run by its MCST, usually through a managing agent. These guides set out those rules, what commercial property sells for and who manages the buildings.
Who this is for: Business owners, investors, and owners of strata offices, shops and condo units.
Commercial Property Guides
Every PropKaki guide on commercial property, newest first.
Buying Commercial Property in Singapore: Prices, Taxes, Loans and the Checks That Matter
Strata offices sold for a median $1,369,000 and shophouses for $6,000,000 in the 12 months to July 2026. Who can buy, what the taxes really are (a shophouse can be 60% residential for stamp duty), and what to check first.
Property Management Companies in Singapore: Who Manages the Most Estates, and What They Can't Do
BCA's register names a managing agent for 2,836 of Singapore's 3,698 MCSTs, spread across 220 companies. Here are the biggest, which are accredited, how to choose one, and the decisions a managing agent can never make for your estate.
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Commercial Property — Frequently Asked
What does Commercial Property cover?
Offices, shops and shophouses follow different rules from homes: any buyer may purchase them, the stamp duty scale differs, GST can apply and CPF's housing scheme does not, and a strata building is run by its MCST, usually through a managing agent. These guides set out those rules, what commercial property sells for and who manages the buildings.
Who are these Commercial Property guides for?
Business owners, investors, and owners of strata offices, shops and condo units.
How many PropKaki guides cover Commercial Property?
PropKaki publishes 2 guides on commercial property, most recently updated 25 September 2026. Every guide is built on real URA, HDB and data.gov.sg data, with the working shown.
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